natural history

Describes Antarctica and the wildlife that thrive there, such as algae, krill, whales, seals, penguins, and birds of flight.

Experiments and other scientific activities demonstrate how crystals, plants, fruit flies, and other life forms grow.

A collection of activities designed to teach children ages eight to twelve about the importance of providing habitats for animals in urban areas, and emphasize the interrelationships of all living things.

Presents the view of scientific progress in which variety, and not complexity, is heralded as the true measure of excellence, illustrated by examples such as the disappearance of 0.400 hitting in baseball and the absence of modern Mozarts.

Explores the strange and profound effects that oxygen has had on the evolution of life and death, explaining how oxygen became the foundation for biological complexity.

An exploration of the biology and ecology of the Great Lakes region with illustrations, photographs, and maps that show the damage done by industrial pollution, invasive species, and water diversion projects, but also more recent renewal and conservation strategies that have helped to revive this continental resource.

Jerry Dennis discusses his experiences with the Great Lakes during a particular winter.

A collection of nature writings written prior to Henry David Thoreau's Walden.

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, illustrated with photographs taken at the farm over the course of a year.