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Quanta and fields - the biggest ideas in the universe

"In the second book of this already internationally acclaimed series, Sean Carroll, the most trusted explainer of the most mind-boggling concepts, digs deep into matter itself. What is the universe made of? In his quest to redefine the "popular" treatmentof the biggest ideas in the universe, Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to physics and math as reviewer after reviewer has attested. Adventuring in the math of fields, he now intrepidly guides readers into the fantastic depths o

 
The light eaters - how the unseen world of plant intelligence offers a new understanding of life on Earth

"A book exploring the emerging science on plant intelligence, uncovering plants' complex and unimaginable capabilities and calling into question what we consider to be conscious agents in the natural world"--

 
The birds that Audubon missed - discovery and desire in the American wilderness

"Naturalist Kenn Kaufman examines the scientific discoveries of John James Audubon and his artistic and ornithologist peers to show how what they saw (and what they missed) reflects how we perceive and understand the natural world"--

 
How to teach nature journaling - curiosity, wonder, attention

Expanding on the philosophy and methods of The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling, John Muir Laws and Emilie Lygren have developed the first-ever comprehensive book devoted to helping educators use nature journaling as an inspiring teaching tool to engage young people with wild places. In their workshops Laws and Lygren are often asked the how-tos of teaching nature journaling: how to manage student groups in the outdoors, teach drawing skills (especially from those who profess to have

 
The Backyard Bird Chronicles
Date added:
Mar 7, 2024
The Backyard Bird Chronicles

 
Alien earths - the new science of planet hunting in the cosmos

"Riveting and timely, a look at the research that is transforming our understanding of the cosmos in the quest to discover whether we are alone. For thousands of years, humans have wondered whether we're alone in the cosmos. Now, for the first time, we have the technology to investigate. But once you look for life elsewhere, you realize it is not so simple. How do you find it over cosmic distances? What actually is life? As founding director of Cornell University's Carl Sagan Institute, astrophy

 
Space oddities - the mysterious anomalies challenging our understanding of the universe

"An eye-opening account of the inexplicable phenomena that science has only recently glimpsed, and that could transform our understanding of the fundamental nature of reality"--

 
Space oddities - the mysterious anomalies challenging our understanding of the universe

"An eye-opening account of the inexplicable phenomena that science has only recently glimpsed, and that could transform our understanding of the fundamental nature of reality"--

 
Dinosaurs and prehistoric life.
Date added:
Feb 29, 2024
Dinosaurs and prehistoric life.

The stunning visuals and authoritative text make Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life a fascinating and revealing encyclopedia that will appeal to the whole family. From the origin of life, through the age of dinosaurs stalked by the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex, to the earliest humans, this book tells the story of life on Earth. Dinosaurs may be the stars of the show, but the book is truly comprehensive, with fossil plants, invertebrates, amphibians, fish, birds, reptiles, mammals, and even early bac

 
Art forms in nature
Date added:
Feb 22, 2024
Art forms in nature

"In a beautiful celebration of the natural world, Ernst Haeckel's biological illustrations are a masterful union of science and art. Over a century since their first publication, the German scientist's intricate prints remain an unparalleled study of microscopic organisms and advance marine life. ...First published in 1904, Haeckel's detailed illustrations serve as a visual encyclopedia for his pioneering research and anatomical discoveries." (---from the Introduction)

 
Molds, mushrooms, and medicines - our lifelong relationship with fungi

"From beneficial fungi that keep bacteria under control and consume dead cells to toxic molds that cause disease, our bodies are constantly navigating a fungus-filled world. And our interactions with fungi are not limited to what happens in our bodies as we interact with these microbes via our diet and as a source of medicines. In short, there exists an incredible range of interactions between humans and fungi. In this book, Nicolas Money describes this relationship between fungi and humans in t

 
Secrets of the octopus
Date added:
Feb 19, 2024
Secrets of the octopus

"This book reveals new science and remarkable discoveries about the octopus, one of nature's most elusive and intelligent animals"--

 

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