natural history

A guide to the plants, geography, and wildlife of the Mid-Atlantic states that provides an overview of the region's natural history, profiles of the states' parks, preserves, mountains, forests, and wildlife sanctuaries, and information on identifying the different plants and animals found in the region.

A history of the Galapagos Island, describing how the island formed and animals came to inhabit it.

"In the 11 years since this book was released, thousands of new species have been identified, and new revelations have redrawn the tree of life. Already featuring galleries of more than 5,000 species, Natural History now includes discoveries such as the olinguito (the "kitty bear" of the Andean cloud forest) and the painted mannakin of Peru. It takes advantage of the first living observations of the giant squid and the deep-sea anglerfish. And it has reorganized the groups of living things to reflect the latest scientific understanding. All this ensures that this, the only book to offer a complete visual survey of all kingdoms of life, remains the benchmark of illustrated natural history references."--.

Youth climate activist Dara McAnulty writes about the changing of the seasons in Northern Ireland, and captures his connection to the wildlife and the way he sees nature. He also includes writings on his life as teenager and activist, moving and changing schools, and the uniqueness of living with autism.

"A collection of some of John Muir's most memorable and inspirational words reminds us of a shared responsibility and inescapable bond-that all inhabitants of this planet "travel the Milky Way together.""--.

Food & Natural Resources provides an introduction to the nationally recognized Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career pathway.

Explores and explains the patterns of nature, emphasizing patterns and relationships found among various species, with more than five hundred color photographs and the patterns.

This beautifully illustrated and exquisitely detailed book takes you on an unforgettable time-traveling journey through Chinese history. Spanning 2,500 years and 1,115 miles (1,794 km), from Hangzhou in the south to Beijing in the north, China Through Time tells the fascinating story of China's Grand Canal--the world's longest and oldest man-made waterway. Meet emperors, armies, and soldiers from early Chinese history, and follow the construction and development of the Grand Canal up to the present. Stunning panoramic illustrations and lively, engaging text bring to life key periods and turning points in the canal's history. Cutaway views showing the interior of boats and buildings, picture pullouts surrounding each double-page illustration, and simple annotations highlighting important characters and places provide a wealth of detail that will stimulate children's interest in the history of China. Children will also love searching for the time-traveling cat who appears in the illustrations, drawing them further into the hustle and bustle of each scene. Perfect for parents and children to pore over and discuss together time and again, China Through Time also makes a gorgeous gift or collector's item. Fun, interactive, and packed with compelling detail, it vividly presents Chinese history to children as they have never seen it before.

"Do you wonder...how many times a black bear's heart beats each hour?. . . What happens when you keep placing zeros at the ends of numbers? The answers are all in this book--along with many more . . . facts that involve the numbers zero to nine and power of ten numbers ten to nine billion. Be prepared to count and get curious as you fall in love with numbers and with the world around us"--Back cover.

Presents "A Sand County Almanac," a collection of nature writings by American conservationist Aldo Leopold based on his experiences and feelings while at his weekend farm along the Wisconsin River, and includes additional writings on nature and the philosophical issues involved in wildlife conservation.