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North American Wildlife Coloring Book for Young Outdoor Adventurers - Book
FCP128
Learn all about wildlife and conservation while you color! 36 designs  of game animals including waterfowl, game birds, freshwater fish, and mammals, in a landscape format For kids ages 6-8  to learn about the importance of protecting our natural resources while they have fun being creative Track identification  and fun facts about habitat, favorite foods, and location are provided for each featured animal design Removable stickers  of the photos each line art design is based on are included, which kids can apply to the fun fact page or use on notebooks and stationery The perfect gift  for...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 12
ISBN: 9781497206731
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Gifts of the Crow: How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans
Gifts of the Crow: How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans - Book
SIM183
Playful, social, and passionate, crows have brains that are huge for their body size, which allows them to think, plan, and reconsider their actions. They also exhibit an avian kind of eloquence, mate for life, and associate with relatives and neighbors for years. And to people who care for them and feed them, they often give oddly touching gifts in return.    The ongoing connection between humans and crows—a cultural coevolution—has shaped both species for millions of years. Scientist John Marzluff teams up with artist-naturalist Tony Angell to tell amazing stories of these brilliant birds. With Marzluff’s extraordinary original...
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Book Type: Paperback
Author: John Marzluff ,Tony Angell
ISBN: 9781439198742
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Ocean Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of the World under the Sea - Book
WPC170
Julia Rothman’s best-selling illustrated Anatomy series takes a deep dive into the wonders of the sea with  Ocean Anatomy . Follow Rothman’s inquisitive mind and perceptive eye along shorelines, across the open ocean, and below the waves for an artistic exploration of the watery universe. Through her drawings, discover how the world’s oceans formed, why the sea is salty, and the forces behind oceanic phenomena such as rogue waves. Colorful anatomical profiles of sea creatures from crustacean to cetacean, surveys of seafaring vessels and lighthouses, and the impact of plastic and warming water temperatures are just part of this...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Julia Rothman
ISBN: 9781635861600
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The Hidden Lives of Owls: The Science and Spirit of Nature's Most Elusive Birds - Book
PGN234
In this  New York Times  bestseller that will appeal to readers of  H is for Hawk , a naturalist probes the forest to comprehend the secret lives of owls. Join Leigh Calvez on adventures into the world of owls: owl-watching, avian science, and the deep forest—often in the dead of night. These birds are a bit mysterious, and that’s part of what makes them so fascinating. Calvez makes the science entertaining and accessible while exploring the questions about the human-animal connection, owl obsession, habitat, owl calls, social behavior, and mythology.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 7.5
Author: Leigh Calvez
ISBN: 9781632170255
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The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness
The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration into the Wonder of Consciousness - Book
SIM317
Another  New York Times  bestseller from the author of  The Good Good Pig , this “fascinating…touching…informative…entertaining” ( Daily Beast ) book explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus—a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature—and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. In pursuit of the wild, solitary, predatory octopus, popular naturalist Sy Montgomery has practiced true immersion journalism. From New England aquarium tanks to the reefs of French Polynesia and the Gulf of Mexico, she has befriended octopuses with strikingly different personalities—gentle Athena, assertive Octavia,...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Sy Montgomery
ISBN: 9781451697728
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Soren's Seventh Song - Book - Paracay
Soren's Seventh Song - Picture Book
HCT060
From Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Eggers, Soren’s Seventh Song is a deadpan take on creativity and persistence, as told through the eyes of a humpback whale looking for a new song—with color illustrations by Mark Hoffman. Soren, a young humpback whale, loves music but is tired of the dull, droning, endless songs that are frustratingly popular among the adult whales he knows. He has ideas for better songs: shorter, up-tempo tunes with snare drums and even maracas. Unfortunately, every time he shares his new tunes with his friends, he’s met with less than encouraging feedback and even a bit of discreet...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 10.8 x 7.9 x 0.6"
Author: Dave Eggers
ISBN: 9781951836733
$1999
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Narwhals and Other Whales - Book - Paracay
Narwhals and Other Whales - Book
PGN433
Track the facts about the unicorn of the sea--the narwhal--and its closest relatives! When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #33:   Narwhal on a Sunny Night,  they had lots of questions. What is a narwhal? Why is it nicknamed the unicorn of the sea? What other whales live in the arctic? How do they survive the cold? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts about narwhals and other whales. Filled with up-to-date information, photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 7
Author: Mary Pope Osborne & Natalie Pope Boyce
ISBN: 9781984893208
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Super Bug Encyclopedia: The Biggest, Fastest, Deadliest Creepy-Crawlers on the Planet - Book
DKP144
Come face to face with the most incredible insects on Earth, where you’ll experience the microscopic world of bugs in mind-blowing depth and detail. Super Bug Encyclopedia  showcases a huge variety of these tiny creatures at close range, making them millions of times bigger than their true size to give you the complete picture. From ants to wasps and centipedes to spiders, experience amazing anatomy and athleticism and find out who comes out on top for strength and speed. You’ll meet the hawkmoth with the longest tongue of any insect and discover the velvet worm that squirts sticky slime to snare prey. Stand clear as the African...
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Dimensions (IN): 10 x 12
Author: DK
ISBN: 9781465446008
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The Naturalist at Home: Projects for Discovering the Hidden World Around Us - Book
MOU138
Features 20 projects with clear descriptions of materials and tools, plus a few bonus activities Includes step-by-step instructions with charming, informative illustrations Tips for troubleshooting and taking the project to the next level The Naturalist at Home  emphasizes hands-on exploration with easy outdoor projects designed to help naturalists observe and study everything from invertebrates to mushrooms to mammals. Critically-acclaimed writer and naturalist Kelly Brenner developed these projects based on real techniques used by naturalists and scientists in the field. Easy to adapt, they are suitable for...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 8
Author: Kelly Brenner
ISBN: 9781680515732
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Animal Allies: 15 Amazing Women in Wildlife Research - Book
IPG106
These 15 women work with animals on land, air, and sea. Corina Newsome is saving seaside sparrows while Michelle LaRue uses satellites to study Antarctic birds. Lizzy Lowe takes on what many fear in researching spiders, and Erin Ashe lives out the dream of many studying dolphins and whales. Kristen Hecht chases the elusive hellbender amphibian while Enikö Kubinyi uses robots to get information on wolf pups. These women are working on issues that intersect with biodiversity, species conservation, biology, and more. They stand out for their work in their fields and are also dedicated to science communication to share their knowledge...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan
ISBN: 9781641606226
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Narwhal: The Arctic Unicorn - Book
PGN430
Discover the majestic unicorn of the sea with this suspenseful narrative from a BBC filmmaker and gorgeous art from an award-winning illustrator. With a   crack  and a   creak,  the frozen sea begins to melt—the ice splits apart and a new pathway forms. As winter comes to an end, a pod of narwhals begins a treacherous journey north. Along the way, they must find fish to eat, avoid a hungry polar bear, and navigate the maze of sea ice. Will their sensitive long spiral tusks and clicking calls be enough to keep them safe and help them find their way to their summer resting grounds? Join zoologist Justin Anderson and artist...
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Dimensions (IN): 10 x 11
Author: Justin Anderson
ISBN: 9781536225129
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Return of the Sea Otter: The Story of the Animal That Evaded Extinction on the Pacific Coast - Book
PGN300
A science journalist's journey along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska to track the status, health, habits, personality, and viability of sea otters--the appealing species unique to this coastline that was hunted to near extinction in the 18th and 19th centuries. These adorable, furry marine mammals--often seen floating on their backs holding hands--reveal the health of the coastal ecosystem along the Pacific Ocean. Once hunted for their prized fur during the 1700s and 1800s, these animals nearly went extinct. Only now, nearly a century after hunting ceased, are populations showing stable growth in some places. Sea otters are...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 7.5
Author: Todd McLeish
ISBN: 9781632171375
$1995
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Scurry! The Truth About Spiders - Book
CBP024
FUN & EDUCATIONAL - Written in question-and-answer format with colorful photos and amusing illustrations for children to enjoy. GREAT FOR GIFT-GIVING - Easily becomes a favorite coffee table read for adults! Loaded with facts and activities for all ages to be entertained while learning something new. A CLASSROOM HIT - Well researched information answering questions kids want to know. Also great for teachers and librarians to use for comparing and contrasting fiction vs nonfiction. READING LEVEL - Geared towards children 7-10 years old and grade levels 2-3. REYCRAFT BOOKS - Authentic stories and illustrations reflecting...
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Book Type: Paperback
Author: Newmark Learning
ISBN: 9781478870241
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Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate - Book
IPS140
"Henry David Thoreau wrote, 'Who hears the fishes when they cry?' Maybe we need to go down to the river bank and try to listen." In what he says is the most important piece of environmental writing in his long and award-winning career, Mark Kurlansky, best-selling author of   Salt   and   Cod ,   The Big Oyster, 1968,   and   Milk , among many others, employs his signature multi-century storytelling and compelling attention to detail to chronicle the harrowing yet awe-inspiring life cycle of salmon. During his research Kurlansky traveled widely and observed salmon and those who both pursue and protect them in the Pacific and...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 9
Author: Mark Kurlansky
ISBN: 9781938340864
$3000
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Strange Sea Creatures - Book
FFB167
0 inches x 10 inches, hardcover with flap, 112 pages Full color photographs throughout, glossary, index Praise for  Creatures of the Deep: In Search of the Sea's Monsters and the World They Live In : "Erich Hoyt captures the excitement and beauty of recent advances [in ocean science]. With lavish photos and engaging, accurate prose, he takes readers on a journey of wonder through the ocean's layers and around the planet, shedding light on extraordinary lives." -- BBC Wildlife Marine researchers are discovering new ocean creatures every day, especially at its deepest depths. From the author of  Creatures of the Deep ,...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 10
Author: Erich Hoyt
ISBN: 9780228102977
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Eyewitness Insect - Book
DKP143
Behold the brilliant bugs that lurk beneath every log and leaf - from bright butterflies to organized ants - in this illustrated guide. Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of insects in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of creepy-crawlies. Children will be mesmerized by their different varieties, body-structures, life cycles, and behaviors – from why bees make honey to which insects have ears on their knees. This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what the earliest insects looked like, how insects fly, and what a wasp's-eye-view looks like. Learn how insects –...
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Dimensions (IN): 8.8 x 11.3
Author: DK
ISBN: 9780744081565
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Marine Life of Pacific Northwest
Marine Life of Pacific Northwest - Book
HPC007
A photographic encyclopedia of seaweeds, invertebrates and selected fishes found in NW waters. This is the most comprehensive collection of photos of NW marine life ever published. Includes over 1,400 saltwater plants and animals and 1,700 color photographs.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.75 x 11.5
Author: Andy Lamb and Bernard Hanby
ISBN: 9781550173611
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Western Coastal Birds: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Species 2nd ed. - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP195
Western Coastal Birds is a pocket-sized, folding reference guide highlighting the most commonly seen birds along the coast of western North America. This beautifully illustrated guide covers over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent coastal birding hotspots. Printed on waterproof paper for durability, this lightweight guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA.
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Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 8.5
Author: Waterford Press
ISBN: 9781620055526
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Raven - Book - Paracay
Animals Illustrated: Raven - Book
IPS335
Animals Illustrated mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children’s non-fiction books about Arctic animals. Each volume contains first-hand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting facts on the behaviours and biology of each animal. In this book, kids will learn what ravens eat, where they live, how they raise their babies, and other interesting facts, like the fact that ravens have one of the biggest brains of any bird and that they can use tools!
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 6.5 x 9
Author: Monica Ittusardjuat
ISBN: 9781772275230
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Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells
Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells - Book
MPS159
Seashells, stretching from the deep past into the present day, are touchstones leading into fascinating realms of the natural world and cutting-edge science. Members of the phylum Mollusca are among the most ancient animals on the planet. Their shells provide homes for other animals; have been used as a form of money; and have been a source of gems, food, and new medicines. After surviving multiple mass extinctions millions of years ago, molluscs and their shells still face an onslaught of anthropogenic challenges, including climate change and corrosive oceans. But rather than dwelling on all that is lost, Helen Scales emphasizes that...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 0.8 x 7.9
Author: Helen Scales
ISBN: 9781472911384
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Razor Clams: Buried Treasure of the Pacific Northwest - Book
UWP002
In this lively history and celebration of the Pacific razor clam, David Berger shares with us his love affair with the glossy, gold-colored Siliqua patula and gets into the nitty-gritty of how to dig, clean, and cook them using his favorite recipes. In the course of his investigation, Berger brings to light the long history of razor clamming as a subsistence, commercial, and recreational activity, and shows the ways it has helped shape both the identity and the psyche of the Pacific Northwest. Towing his wife along to the Long Beach razor clam festival, Berger quizzes local experts on the pressing question: tube or gun? He illuminates...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: David Berger
ISBN: 9780295745442
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I Love Salmon and Lampreys: A Native Story of Resilience - Book
IPS361
For young readers, an inspiring story about a river, a successful Native-led movement for environmental justice, and the making of a scientist.Growing up in the Yurok and Karuk Tribes, Brook Thompson learned to care for the fish that nurtured her and her family. She knew that along the Klamath River in Northern California, salmon and lampreys are a needed part of life. But she also saw how these fish were in danger. People had built dams along the Klamath River, making it very hard for salmon and lampreys to live. Tribal people and their friends organized to have four of the dams removed, and they won. In I Love Salmon and Lampreys,...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 9.4 x 9.4
Author: Brook M., Thompson
ISBN: 9781597146685
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Owls Aren't Wise & Bats Aren't Blind: A Naturalist Debunks Our Favorite Fallacies About Wildlife - Book
PGN208
Have you ever seen a flying squirrel flapping through the air, watched a beaver carrying a load of mud on its tail, or ducked when a porcupine started throwing its quills? Probably not, says Warner Shedd, debunking these and many more popular myths about our animal friends in  Owls Aren't Wise & Bats Aren't Blind . In this charming and eminently readable biology lesson, Warner Shedd, former regional executive for the National Wildlife Federation, offers scientific evidence that refutes many of the most tenacious and persevering folklore about wild animals. Full of humorous anecdotes and fascinating facts about more than thirty North...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 0.7 x 9.3
Author: Warner Shedd
ISBN: 9780609807972
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Exploring The Adventurous World Of The Jungle Board Book - Book - Paracay
Exploring The Adventurous World of the Jungle - Board Book
FCP116
A charming picture book to show kids what it would be like to explore the jungle! Unique board book teaches kids about the exciting world of the rainforest An amazing adventure takes children deeper into the tangled vines with every new turn of the page Learn about plants, bugs, and animals that live in the jungle and why each is important to its ecosystem Cut-out accents and charming illustrations on uniquely-shaped, extra-thick board pages Kids ages 3-6 will love learning all about jungles, with fun facts, interesting captions, and new vocabulary words Have you ever wondered what life is like deep in the jungle? Now, you can find out!...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 9.8 x 0.7 x 8.3"
Author: Lenka Chytilova
ISBN: 9781641243452
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Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World - Book
PGN018
Spans a thousand years and four continents to tell the history of cod fishing and the fish that changed the world and made possible the settlement of North America.  
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 7.25
Author: Mark Kurlansky
ISBN: 9780140275018
$1800
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My-Book-Of-Butterflies-Book
My Book of Butterflies - Book
PGW286
This stunning exploration of butterflies from around the world is a companion to My Book of BirdsGeraldo Valério grew up in Brazil, watching white butterflies visit the vegetable patch behind his house. As he got older, he learned more about these unique and beautiful insects, which can be found on every continent except Antarctica.In this gorgeous album, Geraldo presents his favorite butterfly species from around the world. Paint and paper collage illustrations show the butterflies in flight, sipping nectar, laying eggs and resting among flowers and foliage. The text provides fascinating information about each species - from familiar...
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Dimensions (IN): 12 x 9.5
Author: Geraldo, Valério
ISBN: 9781773063355
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The-Peregrine-Book
The Peregrine - Book
RANSP40
This extraordinary, poetic portrait of two peregrine falcons is one of the most beloved works of nature writing ever published.From fall to spring, J.A. Baker set out to track the daily comings and goings of a pair of peregrine falcons across the flat fen lands of eastern England. He followed the birds obsessively, observing them in the air and on the ground, in pursuit of their prey, making a kill, eating, and at rest, activities he describes with an extraordinary fusion of precision and poetry. And as he continued his mysterious private quest, his sense of human self slowly dissolved, to be replaced with the alien and implacable...
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Dimensions (IN): 7.95 x 5.11
Author: J. A., Baker
ISBN: 9781590171332
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Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness
Crow Planet: Essential Wisdom from the Urban Wilderness - Book
HCT039
There are more crows now than ever. Their abundance is both a sign of ecological imbalance and a generous opportunity to connect with the animal world. CROW PLANET is a call to experience the wildlife in our midst, reminding us that we don't have to head to faraway places to encounter "nature." Even in the cities and suburbs where we live we are surrounded by wildlife such as crows. Through observing them we enhance our appreciation of the world's natural order, and find our own place in it. Haupt, a trained naturalist, uses science, scholarly research, myth, and personal observation to draw readers into the "crow stories" that unfold...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Lyanda Lynn Haupt
ISBN: 9780316019118
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Into Great Silence - Book
PGN305
Science entwines with matters of the human heart as a whale researcher chronicles the lives of an endangered family of orcas   Ever since Eva Saulitis began her whale research in Alaska in the 1980s, she has been drawn deeply into the lives of a single extended family of endangered orcas struggling to survive in Prince William Sound. Over the course of a decades-long career spent observing and studying these whales, and eventually coming to know them as individuals, she has, sadly, witnessed the devastation wrought by the Exxon Valdez oil spill of 1989—after which not a single calf has been born to the group. With the intellectual...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Eva Saulitis
ISBN: 9780807014462
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The-Breath-Of-A-Whale-Book
The Breath of a Whale - Book
RANSP41
Discover the elusive lives of Pacific Ocean whales as the the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Owls “offers the whale watch most of us can only dream of” (Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus).The perfect gift for nature lovers and anyone interested in marine biology!Leigh Calvez has spent a dozen years researching, observing, and probing the lives of the giants of the deep. Here, she relates the stories of nature's most remarkable creatures, including the familial orcas in the waters of Washington State and British Columbia; the migratory humpbacks; the ancient, deep-diving blue whales, the largest...
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Dimensions (IN): 7.47 x 5.46
Author: Leigh, Calvez
ISBN: 9781632171863
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Chasing at the Surface: A Novel
Chasing at the Surface: A Novel - Book
IPS009
Sometimes finding your way home takes more than courage. It takes a leap of faith. Chasing at the Surface  tells the story of a young girl’s courage and the healing power of nature. After her mother unexpectedly leaves home, twelve-year old Marisa struggles with her feelings of loss and abandonment just as a pod of nineteen orca whales―mothers with their new calves following a run of chum salmon―become trapped in the enclosed inlet near her Northwest home. Marisa’s journey to help the whales find their way home brings her to a new understanding of the assaults humans have had on nature, and the complicated meaning of family and home.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Sharon Mentyka
ISBN: 9781943328604
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Beautiful Butterflies - Board Book
GSP034
“Sumptuous illustrations with cut pages bring readers into the colorful and lush world of butterflies….A treat for the eyes and perfect for young naturalists.”― School Library Journal , starred review An ode to the growth and beauty of butterflies (and their young admirers), this colorful, chunky board book is a work of art. Every page turn of this chunky board book reveals a new layer of Margarida Esteves’s bright, graphic depiction of a stage in the life of a butterfly. A gentle introduction to maturation and diversity, this rhyming story reminds readers that everyone begins life small and then grows through various stages,...
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Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 9.3
Author: Margarida Esteves
ISBN: 9781423665182
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The-Bird-Way-Book
The Bird Way - Book
RANSP42
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds, a radical investigation into the bird way of being, and the recent scientific research that is dramatically shifting our understanding of birds -- how they live and how they think.“There is the mammal way and there is the bird way.” But the bird way is much more than a unique pattern of brain wiring, and lately, scientists have taken a new look at bird behaviors they have, for years, dismissed as anomalies or mysteries -- What they are finding is upending the traditional view of how birds conduct their lives, how they communicate, forage, court, breed, survive. They are...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 8.4 x 5.6
Author: Jennifer, Ackerman
ISBN: 9780735223035
$1800
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The Chicken Health Handbook, 2nd Edition - A Complete Guide to Maximizing Flock Health and Dealing with Disease - Book - Paracay
The Chicken Health Handbook, 2nd Edition - A Complete Guide to Maximizing Flock Health and Dealing with Disease - Book
HCT066
Healthy chickens are happy chickens. This one-of-a-kind reference book covers the health problems that plague chickens of all breeds and ages. Practical charts identify common symptoms and causes of infection, while an alphabetic listing of diseases provides advice on treatment. You’ll find helpful descriptions of troublesome ailments of all types, from poor egg production to crooked toe syndrome. Practical remedies and gentle preventative care measures will help your beloved flock stay happy, healthy, and safe.
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 7.1 x 9.3 x 1.2"
Author: Gail Damerow
ISBN: 9781612120133
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Awesome Deadly Animals - Book
PGW325
Packed with awesome facts, this interactive book is guaranteed to elevate your knowledge about some of the most deadly animals on Earth. Do you dare to discover the deadliest of them all?
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 10.2 x 7.91
Author: Joshua, George
ISBN: 9781917082310
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Fathoms: The World in the Whale - Book
SIM437
Winner of the 2021 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Finalist for the 2020 Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction * Finalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award A “delving, haunted, and poetic debut” ( The New York Times Book Review ) about the awe-inspiring lives of whales, revealing what they can teach us about ourselves, our planet, and our relationship with other species. When writer Rebecca Giggs encountered a humpback whale stranded on her local beachfront in Australia, she began to wonder how the lives of whales reflect the condition of our oceans.  Fathoms: The World in the Whale  is “a work...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Rebecca Giggs
ISBN: 9781982120702
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Little Naturalists: John James Audubon Painted Birds - Book - Paracay
Little Naturalists: John James Audubon Painted Birds - Board Book
GSP032
Introduce your baby to the stunning artwork of famous naturalist John James Audubon. John James Audubon was an ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. He is known for his stunning illustrations and paintings of North American birds in their natural habitats, painting over 700 species discovering 25 new kinds of birds during his lifetime.  John James Audubon Painted Birds  shares his legacy and his love of nature with budding bird-watchers through a clever poem and gorgeous illustrations. As Audubon said, “the world is not given by [our] fathers, but borrowed from [our] children.”
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Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 7
Author: Kate Coombs
ISBN: 9781423651512
$999
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A Flock of Gulls, A Chorus of Frogs - Board Book
HPC175
Learn fun names for animal groups of the West Coast with a sturdy board book featuring the illustrations of Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers. Bright blocks of color and tactile embossed pages bring the natural world of the wild West Coast to life—an engaging way to learn about collective nouns. Accompanied by a rhythmic, rhyming text, this board book will entertain babies, toddlers, and adults alike as they discover that orcas leap and dive in a pod, a bunch of sea lions are called a bob, geese make up a wedge, a swamp full of croaking frogs form a chorus, a jumble of jellies are called a bloom—and more! A Flock of Gulls, A...
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Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 7.2 x 5
Author: Roy Henry Vickers
ISBN: 9781990776502
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Vibrant Butterflies: Our Favorite Visitors to Flowers and Gardens - Book
AVK048
A Celebration of Beautiful Butterflies More than 700 species of butterflies live in North America, and all are worthy of our admiration. Butterflies are perhaps the most beautiful and easily recognizable insects in the world. They hold our attention like none other, they capture our imaginations, and they fill us with a sense of amazement. Jaret C. Daniels has spent more than 30 years studying and photographing butterflies across the continent―both native species and nonnative ones common at living exhibits and butterfly gardens. He has collected his knowledge and expertise in this gorgeous book, guiding you through the...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 7
Author: Jaret C. Daniels
ISBN: 9781591937890
$1495
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What Birds Eat: How to Preserve the Natural Diet and Behavior of North American Birds - Book
MOU114
The more than 900 bird species in North America have natural diets ranging from seeds, foliage, nectar, and nuts to fish, insects, crustaceans, carrion, and mammals--and sometimes other birds!  What Birds Eat  explores the senses that birds depend on--sight, sound, odor, taste, and touch--and their food ingestion. Extensive feeding profiles then detail what various species eat naturally and how we can support those diets in backyards and feeders.  What Birds Eat  enriches our understanding, allowing us to engage more meaningfully with birds along the way.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 1 x 8
Author: Kim Long
ISBN: 9781680513004
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Totem Salmon : Life Lessons from Another Species - Book
RAN517
Part lyrical natural history, part social and philosophical manifesto,  Totem Salmon  tells the story of a determined band of locals who've worked for over two decades to save one of the last purely native species of salmon in California. The book-call it the zen of salmon restoration-traces the evolution of the Mattole River Valley community in northern California as it learns to undo the results of rapacious logging practices; to invent ways to trap wild salmon for propagation; and to forge alliances between people who sometimes agree on only one thing-that there is nothing on earth like a Mattole king salmon.  House writes from...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Freeman House
ISBN: 9780807085493
$2200
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Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees - Book
HCT054
As seen on PBS's American Spring LIVE, the award-winning author of   The Triumph of Seeds   and   Feathers   presents a natural and cultural history of bees: the buzzing wee beasties that make the world go round. Bees are like oxygen: ubiquitous, essential, and, for the most part, unseen. While we might overlook them, they lie at the heart of relationships that bind the human and natural worlds. In  Buzz , the beloved Thor Hanson takes us on a journey that begins 125 million years ago, when a wasp first dared to feed pollen to its young. From honeybees and bumbles to lesser-known diggers, miners, leafcutters, and masons, bees...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Thor Hanson
ISBN: 9781541699533
$1999
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The Genius of Birds - Book
PGN233
An award-winning science writer tours the globe to reveal what makes birds capable of such extraordinary feats of mental prowess   Birds are astonishingly intelligent creatures. According to revolutionary new research, some birds rival primates and even humans in their remarkable forms of intelligence. In  The Genius of Birds , acclaimed author Jennifer Ackerman explores their newly discovered brilliance and how it came about.  As she travels around the world to the most cutting-edge frontiers of research, Ackerman not only tells the story of the recently uncovered genius of birds but also delves deeply into the latest findings...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Jennifer Ackerman
ISBN: 9780399563126
$1900
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The Chicken Encyclopedia - An Illustrated Reference - Book - Paracay
The Chicken Encyclopedia - An Illustrated Reference - Book
HCT067
From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.
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Dimensions (IN): 7 x 9.3 x 1"
Author: Gail Damerow
ISBN: 9781603425612
$1995
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The Secret Wisdom of Nature: Trees, Animals, and the Extraordinary Balance of All Living Things -― Stories from Science and Observation - Book
IPS102
The final book in The Mysteries of Nature trilogy by the   New York Times   bestselling author of   The Hidden Life of Trees , Peter Wohlleben. Nature is full of surprises: deciduous trees affect the rotation of the Earth, cranes sabotage the production of Iberian ham, and coniferous forests can make it rain. But what are the processes that drive these incredible phenomena? And why do they matter? In   The Secret Wisdom of Nature , master storyteller and international sensation Peter Wohlleben takes readers on a thought-provoking exploration of the vast natural systems that make life on Earth possible. In this tour of an...
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Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 7.5
Author: Peter Wohlleben
ISBN: 9781771643887
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Whooo Knew? The Truth About Owls - Book
CBP025
AWARD WINNING - Bank Street College of Education The Best Children's Books of the Year 2021 FUN & EDUCATIONAL - Written in question-and-answer format with colorful photos and amusing illustrations for children to enjoy GREAT FOR GIFT-GIVING - Easily becomes a favorite coffee table read for adults! Loaded with facts and activities for all ages to be entertained while learning something new A CLASSROOM HIT - Well researched information answering questions kids want to know. Also great for teachers and librarians to use for comparing and contrasting fiction vs nonfiction REYCRAFT BOOKS - Authentic stories and illustrations...
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Book Type: Paperback
Author: Newmark Learning
ISBN: 9781478869634
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The Search For Sasquatch - Book - Paracay
The Search for Sasquatch - Book
HNA082
Inspired by her popular   Wild Thing   podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if Bigfoot is real—now in paperback When journalist Laura Krantz discovered that her long-lost cousin, Grover Krantz, a distinguished anthropologist and professor at Washington State University, had devoted much of his career to the search for Bigfoot, she couldn’t quite believe it. A natural skeptic and a strong believer in facts, Krantz decided to conduct her own quest for the most famous and elusive mythical creature.
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 9.05
Author: Laura Krantz
ISBN: 9781419758195
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Salmon Wars - Book - Paracay
Salmon Wars - Book
MPS263
A Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent and a former private investigator dive deep into the murky waters of the international salmon farming industry, exposing the unappetizing truth about a fish that is not as good for you as you have been told. A decade ago, farmed Atlantic salmon replaced tuna as the most popular fish on North America's dinner tables. We are told salmon is healthy and environmentally friendly. The reality is disturbingly different. In Salmon Wars, investigative journalists Douglas Frantz and Catherine Collins bring readers to massive ocean feedlots where millions of salmon are crammed into parasite-plagued cages and...
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Dimensions (IN): 5.4 x 0.9 x 8.2"
Author: Catherine Collins
ISBN: 9781250871503
$1999
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Birdsong - Board Book
GSP035
A sweet life lesson for toddlers and their adults: Each bird has its own song, but when they all sing together, they make a beautiful chorus. Every page turn of this chunky board book reveals a new layer of Margarida Esteves’s bright, graphic depictions of a variety of bird species adding their own cheerful sounds start the day. This is a nice wake-up book for little ones―if you listen carefully, you might even hear some of the birdsongs from your window. Even before the sun comes up, little birds begin to chirp. Wrens, sparrows, and finches chitter, while starlings and cardinals join with a twitter. Bluebirds share their...
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Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 9.7
Author: Margarida Esteves
ISBN: 9781423667483
$1699
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What the Robin Knows: How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World
What the Robin Knows: How Birds Reveal the Secrets of the Natural World - Book
HMC330
“Jon Young knows birds, and you will too after reading his marvelous book. You’ll discover a universal bird language that will speak to you wherever you go outdoors. Every nature lover should read this book.”—Joseph Cornell, author of  Sharing Nature with Children  and  John Muir: My Life with Nature A lifelong birder, tracker, and naturalist, Jon Young is guided by three basic premises: the robin, junco, and other songbirds know everything important about their environment, be it backyard or forest; by tuning in to their vocalizations and behavior, we can acquire much of this wisdom for our own pleasure and benefit; and the birds’...
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Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.3 x 0.7 x 8
Author: Jon Young
ISBN: 9780544002302
$1495
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