Wildlife category: 1081 books
Wolf Country
Eleven Years Tracking the Algonquin Wolves
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
Wolves arouse a passion in people. Some are fascinated by them; others hate them. Time and again, John and Mary Theberge have been confronted by angry hunters and farmers who repeat the same refrain, “What good is a wolf anyway?” In Wolf Country, John Theberge provides a gentle answer to that...
The Exultant Ark
A Pictorial Tour of Animal Pleasure
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2011
Nature documentaries often depict animal life as a grim struggle for survival, but this visually stunning book opens our eyes to a different, more scientifically up-to-date way of looking at the animal kingdom. In more than one hundred thirty striking images, The Exultant Ark celebrates the full range...
Birds of the Sierra Nevada
Their Natural History, Status, and Distribution
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
This beautifully illustrated and user-friendly book presents the most up-to-date information available about the natural histories of birds of the Sierra Nevada, the origins of their names, the habitats they prefer, how they communicate and interact with one another, their relative abundance, and...
by Sir David Attenborough, Errol Fuller
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2012
Drawn from Paradise is David Attenborough’s journey through the cultural history of the birds of paradise, one of the most exquisite and extravagant, colourful and intriguing families of birds. From the moment they were introduced to the European mind in the early sixteenth century, their unique...
by Leslie Day
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: November 30, 2007
New York just might be the most biologically diverse city in temperate America. The five boroughs sit atop one of the most naturally rich sites in North America, directly under the Atlantic migratory flyway, at the mouth of a 300-mile-long river, and on three islands—Manhattan, Staten, and Long.
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by J. E. Lousley
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2012
Wild Flowers of Chalk and Limestone will urge many to follow in the author’s footsteps in search of the rich flora which make our chalk downs and limestone cliffs so fascinating to explore. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.com Few areas can boast so many rare and beautiful wild flowers...
Gribbit! Fun Facts About Frogs of the World
Frogs Book for Kids - Herpetology
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2015
Fairy tales teach us that if you kiss a frog, that would become a prince. Well, science teaches us that if you do that, you're very brave! There are a lot of interesting facts you need to know about frogs that will guide you which to touch and which should be avoided. Secure a copy of this workbook today!
The Greatest Safari
In the Beginning Was Africa: The Story of Evolution Seen from the Savannah
Language: English
Release Date: October 19, 2014
Why does the zebra have stripes and the elephant a long trunk? How did the giraffe acquire a long neck and why does a hippopotamus lie in muddy water all day? How does an acacia tree kill grazing wild? Do wild animals speak to each other and do they have feelings?
In The Greatest Safari, the...
Adventure Book For Kids: Cool Places Around The World
World Travel Book
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2015
You don't need to reach into your savings or book a plane ticket to show your child all the wonderful places the world has to offer. With this fun, interactive book, your child will feel as though they have taken a tour of all the best sights a person could see! Order today, and give your child the gift of adventure and learning!
Bovids of the World
Antelopes, Gazelles, Cattle, Goats, Sheep, and Relatives
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2016
Bovids are a diverse group of ruminant mammals that have hooves and unbranched hollow horns. Bovids of the World is the first comprehensive field guide to cover all 279 bovid species, including antelopes, gazelles, cattle, buffaloes, sheep, and goats. From the hartebeest of Africa and the takin of...
by Bradford Angier, David K. Foster
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: July 29, 2008
First-ever revision of a classic guidebook. Information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and medicinal qualities as well as updated taxonomy and 15 new species. How to identify and use wild plants for medicinal purposes.
by John Ramsbottom
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2012
Britain's neglect of fungi as table delicacies has perhaps been responsible for our surprising ignorance of the natural history of such fascinating plants. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.com Britain's neglect of fungi as table delicacies has perhaps been responsible for our surprising...
50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants
The Prettiest Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, and Shrubs that Deer Don't Eat
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2011
“Take Clausen's tips, and you just might convince the deer to eat at a restaurant down the street.” —Good House Keeping
Are deer destroying your garden? There is a solution, and it doesn’t involve fencing, barriers, or chemicals. Keeping your garden safe from deer is as simple as choosing...
The Monkey Kingdom (Species of Monkeys) : 3rd Grade Science Series
Monkey Books for Kids
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2015
Monkeys are fascinating creatures in the sense that they have several familiar characteristics. The theory of evolution even states that we evolved from them. Learning about monkeys will help a child better understand Darwin's theory, and decide whether he/she would believe in it or not. Colorful and well-formatted, this educational book is definitely a must-have!