Nature and Wildlife

Celebrate the diversity of life on earth with 500+ stickers, 50+ activity and coloring pages, and instructions for candle making, drying bouquets, and so much more! With Flora, Fauna, Botanicals, and Bees Sticker, Color & Activity Book, you can take a closer look at the things that are living all around you—that’s more than 2 million non-plant species (fauna) and nearly 400,000 plants (flora). T

The past, present, and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover.

Humans are transforming cats, and they in turn are transforming the world around them. This charming and intelligent book suggests what the future may hold for both Felis catus and Homo sapiens.

NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD WINNER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Geobiologist Hope Jahren has spent her life studying trees, flowers, seeds, and soil. Lab Girl is her revelatory treatise on plant life—but it is also a celebration of the lifelong curiosity, humility, and passion that drive every scientist. "Does for botany what Oliver Sacks´s essays did for neurology, what Stephe

A captivating exploration of how underwater animals tap into sound to survive, and a clarion call for humans to address the ways we invade these critical soundscapes—from an award-winning science writer “Sing Like Fish is that rare book that makes you see the world differently.”—Mark Kurlansky, New York Times bestselling author of Salt and Cod For centuries, humans ignored sound in t

A gorgeously illustrated exploration of the science behind the universe's most stunning natural phenomena-from atoms and parameciums to rainbows, snowflakes, spider webs, the rings of Saturn, galaxies, and more

Descended from shy, solitary North African wild cats, domestic cats set up homes with devoted owners all over the world by learning how to talk to us. This book translates-in case you missed anything.

**THE INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER** This is a tale of human obsession, one intrepid tuna, the dedicated fisherman who caught and set her free, the promises and limits of ocean science, and the big truth of how our insatiable appetite for bluefin transformed a cottage industry into a global dilemma.   In 2004, an enigmatic charter captain named Al Anderson caught and marked one Atlan

Renowned herbalist Amy Blackthorn shows readers how to bring plant spirits into their daily spiritual practice with therapeutic access, subconscious learning, and divining skills that help them understand plant spirits on a deeper level.   Blackthorn´s Botanical Magic showed a new generation of witches how scent affects people, whether they understand it or not. In Blackthorn´s Book of S

With fun, fascinating vignettes, a renowned neurobiologist illuminates the interconnectedness of plant life and how we can learn from it to better plan our communities. We animals account for a paltry 0.3% of the planet´s biomass while plants add up to 85%. And when, with just a little training, we are able to look at the world without seeing it solely as humanity´s playground, we cannot help but

Starting with the moment of the Big Bang—at exactly one ten-millionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a trillionth of a second—this book charts a history of space and time all the way through the evolution of our solar system, the birth of stars and the formation of life on Earth, to the future of our galaxy and beyond.With deeply insightful and fascinating text by Hayden Planetarium Associate

Become a moggy mastermind with nine fun and easy-to-score personality tests. From cat speak to curious quirks, discover your feline’s true nature to better nurture your bond. It begins with a simple question: what are your cat's classic behaviours? Whether they're testily knocking over your mug of piping hot tea or affectionately cuddling into your arms for a morning squeeze, each of these en

From the internationally acclaimed Czech writer Karel Capek comes this beautifully written and marvelously apt account of the trials and tribulations of the gardener’s life. First published in Prague in 1929, The Gardener’s Year combines a richly comic portrait of life in the garden, narrated month by month, with a series of delightful illustrations by the author’s older brother

Celebrate the charm of chickens with 10 embroidery patterns featuring adorable hens and chicks and the materials to make any two of the projects. Stitchin’ Chicken Embroidery Kit includes designs for crafters of all levels. With a nod to folk-art motifs, these designs have timeless appeal. This collection contains an overview of basic embroidery stitches, original patterns, and instructions for c

For centuries, symbolic flower meanings have fascinated readers, writers, poets and suddenly smitten couples alike. Extremely popular during the Victorian era, these floriographies flourished and versed the public on the hidden meaning of popular flowers like peonies (bashfulness) and tulips (passion). Coupled with stunning full-colour illustrations, this beautiful reference is a must-have for gar

From teaching you how to spot the major and minor constellations, to revealing the fascinating starlore from around the world, this stunningly illustrated hardback will bring star-gazing vividly to life.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight, written and illustrated by the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club • With a foreword by David Allen Sibley “Unexpected and spectacular” —Ann Patchett, best-selling author of These Precious Days "The drawings and essays in this book do a l

Calling all bingo players and birdwatchers to the table! This colorful and informative bingo game features 50 quintessential North American birds painted by preeminent birding authority David Sibley. • Perfect for Family Game Nights: New and experienced birders of all ages will enjoy this fast-paced, classic bingo game   • Expert author: the bird portraits on the cards

Beloved birds of North America take center stage in this fun and informative 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring illustrations by preeminent birding authority, David Allen Sibley. Experienced and novice birders will delight in David Allen Sibley's colorful bird portraits as they find favorite backyard birds while piecing together a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Each of the birds in this piece of art