Nature

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by Amber Hendricks (Author), Gavin Scott (Illustrator)Take babies and toddlers on an active, rhyming jaunt through changing seasons and blooming flowers in this sweet board book. Underground, seeds sleep until spring. Rain comes, seeds sprout, and flowers burst into bloom! This board book will help children get excited for springtime fun: watching new creatures in the garden, going on nature walks, and green plants growing everywhere!. Amber Hendricks' short expressive lines with repeated ...

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by Sarah Rose (Author), Eric R. Eaton (Foreword by)An accessible field guide to more than 500 of the most commonly found spider species in North America Of the more than 49,000 species of spider worldwide, some 4,000 are in North America. Spiders of North America explores more than 500 of the most common and interesting spiders found in this region of the world. This richly illustrated guide begins with an overview of spiders--what they are exactly, how they can be found, how they develop, an...

Butterflies of the Northeast: Identify Butterflies with Ease

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Report copyright infringementby Jaret C. Daniels (Author)Your Quick Guide to Identifying Butterflies in the Northeast At the park, in the garden, or on a walk, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Jaret C. Daniels' best-selling butterfly field guides, Butterflies of the Northeast features only species seen in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. It is organized by color for quick and ea...

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Planisphere and Starfinder is your personal guide to exploring the night sky. It takes the mystery out of astronomy and introduces basic stargazing techniques, helping you to find and recognize objects easily.Starting close to home in the Solar System, it shows you how to observe the Moon, planets, comets, and asteroids, as well as how to make the most of events like eclipses and meteor showers. Then, youâ (TM)ll head for the stars with a guide to th...

Flower School: A Practical Guide to the Art of Flower Arranging - Hardcover

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by Calvert Crary (Author)Create the flower arrangements of your dreams to keep at home, take to the office, or display on any special occasion using the simple tips and tricks and masterful techniques taught by Executive Director and professor Calvert Crary and the master florists at FlowerSchool New York. FlowerSchool New York is one of the world's premiere institutes for floral design and artistry, offering career development courses certified by the New York State Board of Education, and e...

Nature's Garden: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants

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Report copyright infringementby Samuel Thayer (Author)A detailed guide to 41 of the most widespread wild foods in North America, covering how to find and identify them, which parts are used, when and how to harvest them, and how to prepare them for the table. The cultural and natural history of the plants are also discussed. There is no overlap between the plants covered in this book and The Forager's Harvest.Author BiographySamuel Thayer is an internationally recognized authority on edible w...

A Peterson Field Guide to Wildflowers: Northeastern and North-Central North America

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Report copyright infringementby Margaret McKenny (Author), Roger Tory Peterson (Author)Find what you're looking for with Peterson Field Guides--their field-tested visual identification system is designed to help you differentiate thousands of unique species accurately every time. Grouped by color and by plant characteristics, 1,293 species in 84 families are described and illustrated. Included here are all the flowers you're most likely to encounter in the eastern and north-central U.S., west...

House of Rain: Tracking a Vanished Civilization Across the American Southwest

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Report copyright infringementby Craig Childs (Author)A "beautifully written travelogue" that draws on the latest scholarly research as well as a lifetime of exploration to light on the extraordinary Anasazi culture of the American Southwest (Entertainment Weekly). The greatest "unsolved mystery" of the American Southwest is the fate of the Anasazi, the native peoples who in the eleventh century converged on Chaco Canyon (in today's southwestern New Mexico) and built what has been called the ...

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Oliver (Author)"Joy is not made to be a crumb," writes Mary Oliver, and certainly joy abounds in her new book of poetry and prose poems. Swan, her twentieth volume, shows us that, though we may be "made out of the dust of stars," we are of the world she captures here so vividly. Swan is Oliver's tribute to "the mortal way" of desiring and living in the world, to which the poet is renowned for having always been "totally loyal."Author BiographyA private pe...

Pocket Nature: Tree Hugging: Seek Wisdom in the Forest

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Report copyright infringementby Emily Han (Author), Gregory Han (Author)A charming ode to trees and pocket-sized guide to appreciating them in their full glory. Often overlooked amid the hustle and bustle of our modern world, trees have many lessons to impart. In this portable guide crafted to kindle a sense of curiosity and wonder as we explore the nature of trees, you'll discover: The inner workings of the roots, trunk, and crown How trees foster community in the wilderness The basics...

The Wild Horse Effect: Awe, Well-Being, and the Transformative Power of Nature

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Report copyright infringementby Chad Hanson (Author)Combining stunning imagery with insights from the new science of awe and contemplative practices, The Wild Horse Effect reminds us that stepping away from our modern lives and reconnecting with the natural world is essential to our sense of peace, purpose, and well-being. This unique nature book invites you into a world seldom experienced by humans through breathtaking imagery of wild horses on the open plains. In addition, author Chad Hans...

Printing from the Garden: Create Stunning, One-Of-A-Kind Prints with Flowers and Leaves

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Report copyright infringementby Alison Kelly (Author)Create gorgeous floral prints on fabric and paper using the natural pigments of common garden plants, flowers, and leaves with this stunning guide to the art of botanical contact printing. A first-of-its-kind visual guide and instructional handbook, Printing from the Garden showcases the stunning results one can achieve by using 30 common leaves and flowers to print on cloth and paper, capturing their unique forms and colors. No experience...

Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence

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Report copyright infringementby Jennifer S. Holland (Author)This cutting-edge science narrative, chock-full of heartwarming case studies, is one woman's quest to learn the true meaning of dog intelligence. This delightful narrative takes readers on a powerful search to unlock the secrets of dog cognition, based on evidence from trainers, owners, behaviorists, and the animals themselves. With in-depth reporting and more than a few personal adventures, bestselling author Jennifer S. Holland dig...

Mushrooms: An Introduction to Familiar North American Species

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Report copyright infringementby James Kavanagh (Author), Raymond Leung (Illustrator)When foraging for wild mushrooms, it is critical to be able to positively identify edible and poisonous species. Mushrooms is your guide to familiar, widespread North American species. This beautifully illustrated pocket guide highlights over 60 familiar edible species and 14 poisonous species and includes tips on identifying and harvesting wild mushrooms. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-siz...

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by DK (Author), Smithsonian Institution (Contribution by)The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 invertebrate, vertebrate, and plant fossils from around the world. This comprehensive pocket guide is the perfect introduction to finding, identifying, and collecting fossils. It features more than 500 species of plant and animal fossils, from trilobites and megafauna to dinosaurs and ancient trees. This handbook cuts through the complicated identification process with expertly wr...

Habitats: Discover Earth's Precious Wild Places

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author), Chris Packham (Foreword by)Celebrates and explains the astonishing range of habitats on Earth and the intricate balance of their animal and plant communities This book is a beautiful visual reference to the world's natural habitats and the plants and animals that live there. It explores global habitat types, including desert, Arctic tundra, and tropical forest - and distinctive regional habitats, such as the windswept puna grasslands of the Andes o...

Smithsonian Handbook of Interesting Insects

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Report copyright infringementby Gavin Broad (Author), Blanca Huertas (Author), Ashley Kirk-Spriggs (Author)A stunning entomology field guide featuring 126 exquisite full-color photographs and concise, informative descriptions for bug identification, suitable for insect lovers of all ages. This colorful insect field guide presents striking photographic profiles of insects, each one specially selected from the 34 million specimens found in one of the oldest and most important entomology collect...

Teaching a Stone to Talk: Expeditions and Encounters

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Report copyright infringementby Annie Dillard (Author)"A collection of meditations like polished stones -- painstakingly worded, tough-minded, yet partial to mystery, and peerless when it comes to injecting larger resonances into the natural world." -- Kirkus ReviewsHere, in this compelling assembly of writings, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Dillard explores the world of natural facts and human meanings.Veering away from the long, meditative studies of Pilgrim at Tinker Creek or Holy th...

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Report copyright infringementby Orson Miller (Author), Hope Miller (Author)North American Mushrooms is a field guide to more than 600 edible and inedible mushrooms that can be found across the United States and Canada. Filled with full color photographs, detailed identification information, and illustrated keys and glossaries to assist with identification, this book also features mushroom lore and helpful information on gathering and using wild mushrooms.Back JacketWith more than 600 brillian...

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Report copyright infringementby Claudia Guadalupe Martínez (Author), Laura González (Illustrator)With Spanish vocabulary and a clever color concept, this poetic picture book shares the life cycle of beloved amphibian--the axolotl--in its natural habitat. An axolotl may look like one, but it is certainly Not a Monster. This curious creature, made popular by Minecraft, is actually a salamander that will never lose its gills or fins. Not a Monster explores the traits of the axolotl, the Aztec or...

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Report copyright infringementby Elizabeth Lawson (Author)A fascinating guide to the natural and cultural significance of mosses and lichens. Moss and Lichen is a celebration of the extraordinary biology, beauty, and resilience of two unassuming organisms. Endowed with unique abilities to thrive in extreme habitats, mosses and lichens defy easy categorization. Mosses, which are integral to the plant kingdom, and lichens, which are a kingdom unto themselves, colonize a variety of landscapes fr...

The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature

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Report copyright infringementby Ken Hultgren (Author) "You'll learn everything there is to learn about drawing animals." -- Collectors' Corner This thoughtful and incisive guidebook, written by a former animator for Walt Disney Studios, will help artists at many skill levels improve their ability to draw a wide variety of animal forms both realistically and as caricatures. You'll learn why the author considers construction, action analysis, and caricature all-important for a clear understand...

Time, Beauty, and Grief: A Hike Through Wisconsin's 50 State Parks

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Report copyright infringementby Betsy Korbinyr (Author)A woman turning 65 ends up with one of her hiking boots in the grave as she embarks on a Quest to complete five miles in all 50 Wisconsin State Parks in one year. Life is remarkably similar to taking a hike. You can prepare and have all the right gear yet still struggle on the journey. Part trail guide part memoir and part conversation on the adventure of becoming a senior citizen; this engaging collection of essays offers you fresh persp...

Vintage Blossoms and Blooms Sticker, Color & Activity Book: Over 500 Unique Stickers

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Report copyright infringementby Editors of Chartwell Books (Author)Celebrate the diversity of the floral world with 500+ stickers, 50+ activity and coloring pages, instructions for fun activities, and so much more! With Vintage Blossoms and Blooms Sticker, Color & Activity Book, you can take a closer look at the gorgeous blooms all around you--that's more than 400,000 flowering plant species across the globe! You can get into the spirit of florists and botanists and partake in some enchan...

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by Lars W. Johnson (Author)Fully revised and updated, this book provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Oregon, with valuable tips on what tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help you know what to look for and to identify what you've found. Information on clubs, rock shops, museums, and special attractions are provided. Rockhounding Oregon is a must-ha...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas D. Seeley (Author)How honeybees make collective decisions--and what we can learn from this amazing democratic process Honeybees make decisions collectively--and democratically. Every year, faced with the life-or-death problem of choosing and traveling to a new home, honeybees stake everything on a process that includes collective fact-finding, vigorous debate, and consensus building. In fact, as world-renowned animal behaviorist Thomas Seeley reveals, th...

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Report copyright infringementby Jaret C. Daniels (Author), Stan Tekiela (Author)Learn to identify wildflowers in Florida with this handy field guide, organized by color. With this famous field guide by professional nature photographer Jaret C. Daniels and by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don't grow in Florida. Learn about 200 of t...

Weird Is Beautiful: The Wisdom of Octopuses - Hardcover

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by Liz Marvin (Author) Think like you've got nine brains, feel like you've got three hearts, and hug as though you have eight arms. Wisdom begins in wonder: and there is no creature so weird and wonderful as the octopus. Wise, compassionate, strong yet adaptable - and with Houdini-like vanishing tricks - octopuses are the most fascinating creatures on the planet. They provide a masterclass in self-care and there is so much we can learn from them. With the help of Weird Is Beautiful you will...

Kaufman Field Guide to Nature of New England

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Report copyright infringementby Kenn Kaufman (Author), Kimberly Kaufman (Author)Whether you're walking in the woods or along the beach, camping, hiking, canoeing, or just enjoying your own backyard, this book will help identify all your nature discoveries. With authoritative and broad coverage, using nontechnical and lively language and more than 2,000 color photographs, this guide is an essential reference for nature lovers living in or visiting New England.Back JacketWhether you re walking ...

Kaufman Field Guide to Butterflies of North America

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Report copyright infringementby Jim P. Brock (Author), Kenn Kaufman (Author)The most user-friendly butterfly guide ever published, still handy and compact. - Includes color plates of Mexican-border rarities - More than 2,300 images of butterflies in natural poses - Pictorial table of contents - Convenient one-page index - Range maps on text pages Number of Pages: 392 Dimensions: 0.89 x 7.46 x 4.89 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: ...

Enchanted Foraging: Wildcrafting for Herbal Remedies, Rituals, and a Magical Life

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Report copyright infringementby Ebony Gheorghe (Author)Embark on your foraging journey and cultivate a more meaningful, magical relationship with nature. No matter where you live, natural resources are all around you. These pieces of nature hold inherent properties--and inherent magic--that could be useful to you, and they are often hiding in plain sight. In this book, divided into chapters by season, you'll find: Tips for foraging correctly, mindfully, and sustainably Instructions for ...

Forest Plants of the Southeast and Their Wildlife Uses

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Report copyright infringementby James H. Miller (Author), Karl V. Miller (Author)This guide to common and unique plants found in forests of the Southeast thoroughly covers 330 species of forbs (herbaceous plants), grasses, vines, and shrubs, with a special emphasis on the plants' role in wildlife sustenance. Packed with detailed color photographs, the book is a must-have for forest landowners, game and wildlife managers, biologists, outdoors enthusiasts, students--anyone with an interest in t...