Nature Books

This book presents the most up-to-date research and information regarding the ... This book presents the most up-to-date research and information regarding the origin chemistry fate and health impacts of airborne particulate matter in urban areas a topic which has received a great deal of attention in recent years due to... more

This book covers a range of topics about the biology and ecology of coral reef... This book covers a range of topics about the biology and ecology of coral reefs. It details recent developments in coral evolution and physiology and presents novel frontiers in coral reef research from remote sensing to damaged coral reef remediation. more

The Thar Desert also known as the Great Indian Desert is a large arid region i... The Thar Desert also known as the Great Indian Desert is a large arid region in the 2 northwesternpartoftheIndiansubcontinent.Withanextentof280 000km itisthe 17th largest desert in the world. It lies mostly in the Indian state of Rajasthan and... more

This volume details new palaeolimnological findings from eastern and central E... This volume details new palaeolimnological findings from eastern and central Europe. It reviews the late Quaternary records from the Carpathian region and presents new results on the history of a crater lake glacial lakes in the Tatra Mountains and... more

Sometimes known as Red Tides some of the wide variety of phytoplankton species... Sometimes known as Red Tides some of the wide variety of phytoplankton species in the World s oceans produce toxins which can harm marine life. In certain circumstances these harmful algae blooms can even cause illness or death in humans. Shellfish... more

Shards of glass can cut and wound or magnify a vision Terry Tempest Williams t... Shards of glass can cut and wound or magnify a vision Terry Tempest Williams tells us. Mosaic celebrates brokenness and the beauty of being brought together. Ranging from Ravenna Italy where she learns the ancient art of mosaic to the American... more

Located at the narrow end of the funnel-shaped Mississippi flyway zone south L... Located at the narrow end of the funnel-shaped Mississippi flyway zone south Louisiana serves as a seasonal stopover for wintering birds from all across North America as well as for some neotropical birds from Central America. Many other bird... more

There are nearly 1 000 species of freshwater fishes in North America alone and... There are nearly 1 000 species of freshwater fishes in North America alone and identifying them can sometimes be a daunting task. In fact in just the twenty years since publication of the first edition of the Peterson Field Guide to Freshwater... more

Did you know that the king cobra snake has enough venom in each bite to kill a... Did you know that the king cobra snake has enough venom in each bite to kill an elephant? Learn all about the world s most dangerous animals--including tiger sharks black widow spiders and polar bears--in this fact-filled Level 3 reader. more

At a time when night-singing insects have slipped beyond our notice--indeed ar... At a time when night-singing insects have slipped beyond our notice--indeed are more likely to be heard as NatureSounds than in a backyard--John Himmelman reconnects people to the crickets and katydids whose songs form a part of our own natural... more

Issues of global warming continue to be relevant and every day brings front-pa... Issues of global warming continue to be relevant and every day brings front-page stories about the weather generating new research raising even more questions and possible solutions. Storm Chaser is a mesmerizing look at some of the catastrophic... more

Naturalist Craig Childs s utterly memorable and fantastic study of the desert ... Naturalist Craig Childs s utterly memorable and fantastic study of the desert s dangerous beauty is based on years of adventures in the deserts of the American West (Washington Post). Like the highest mountain peaks deserts are environments that can... more

Bringing together the expertise of rhetoricians in English and communication a... Bringing together the expertise of rhetoricians in English and communication as well as media studies scholars Arguments about Animal Ethics delves into the rhetorical and discursive practices of participants in controversies over the use of... more

Over 400 photos of representative feathers from 379 species. Over 400 photos of representative feathers from 379 species. more

The finest most lavishly illustrated photographic guide to the birds of wester... The finest most lavishly illustrated photographic guide to the birds of western North America Combining informative and accessible text up-to-date maps and--above all--stunning color photographs this is the best and most lavishly illustrated... more

Smell the bark of the aromatic Sassafras. Wonder at the Lodgepole Pine whose h... Smell the bark of the aromatic Sassafras. Wonder at the Lodgepole Pine whose heat-activated cones reseed forests destroyed by fire. Search for the Sugar Maple whose foliage blazes red and yellow in autumn. North America s trees rank among nature s... more

Combining a diverse selection of classic quotations and forty-eight poems twel... Combining a diverse selection of classic quotations and forty-eight poems twelve for each of the four seasons with the energetic and colorful paintings of a Caldecott Medal winning illustratror this is the definitive collection of poems about the... more

Forest soils form the foundation that underpins the existence of all forests. ... Forest soils form the foundation that underpins the existence of all forests. This book encapsulates soil ecology and functioning in northern forests focusing on the effects of human activity and climate change. The authors introduce the fundamental... more

One of the most unique ecosystems in the world the Galapagos Islands feature a... One of the most unique ecosystems in the world the Galapagos Islands feature a bizarre diversity of wildlife with many species endemic to the islands. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals... more

A Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Book of the Year If environmental destruction ... A Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Book of the Year If environmental destruction continues at its current rate a third of all plants and animals could disappear by 2050-along with earth s life-support ecosystems which provide food water medicine and... more