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'The Wit of a Duck and Other Papers' is a collection of essays by American naturalist John Burroughs, first published in 1901. The titular paper, 'The Wit of a Duck', is a fascinating essay on bird intelligence, while the rest deal with other bird-related subjects. Contents include: 'The Wit Of A Duck', 'An Astonished Porcupine', 'Human Traits In The Animals', 'The Downy Woodpecker', 'A Barn-door Outlook', 'Wild Life In Winter', 'Bird Life In Winter',...
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Within 'A Year in the Fields', Burroughs describes what an English field looks like in spring, summer autumn and winter, exploring the effect the four seasons have on the field and its inhabitants. Both charming and interesting, this volume is highly recommended for all lovers of nature writing. Contents include: 'John Burroughs A Biographical Sketch', 'A Snow-storm', 'Winter Neighbors' 'A Spring Relish', 'April', 'Birch', 'Browsings', 'A Bunch Of...
43) What Is Science?
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Part Three of Antidisestablishmentarianism: Secularists like Charles Watts and Richard Dawkins affirm a single belief, though they vary in their methods of stating it. They believe that there is no evidence for the truth of any "revealed faith and that only secularist science should be permitted to exist. People who call a religion "revealed" mean that somehow these people were told what to believe by a non-material means and that there is no outside...
44) Ways of Nature
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First published in 1905, 'Ways of Nature' is a collection of essays by American naturalist John Burroughs. Within them, Burroughs explores the idea of bird intelligence, which he maintains had been generally misjudged by his contemporaries due to a 'growing tendency to humanize the lower animals'. A fascinating and masterfully-written treatise, 'Ways of Nature' is not to be missed by fans of Burroughs' seminal work. Contents include: 'Ways Of Nature',...
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Originally published in 1879, 'Locusts And Wild Honey' is a collection of essays by American naturalist John Burroughs, dealing with bees, birds, wild flowers and fruits, and much more. Beautifully-written and profoundly thought-provoking, this volume constitutes a must-read for nature lovers and fans of Burroughs' wonderful work. Contents include: "The Pastoral Bees," "Sharp Eyes," "Strawberries," "Is It Going to Rain?" "Speckled Trout," "Birds and...
46) Park Naturalist
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Do you love being outside in nature? Do you enjoy learning about wildlife? Read this book to learn about becoming a park naturalist.
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Stars. Massive gaseous bodies that radiate light derived from their internal sources. Only a very small percentage of the trillions of stars that make up the observable universe are visible with the naked eye. Several stars form pairs, multiple systems, or constellations. The members of such stellar groups have a common origin and are bound together by their mutual gravitational attraction. In some ways, star clusters and stellar associations are...
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From the moon's formation to its potential for future exploration, this richly illustrated volume presents 100 milestones in lunar history.
This colorfully illustrated history chronicles the development, observation, and exploration of the moon. Astrobiologist and science writer David Warmflash takes us on a thought-provoking journey from the hypotheses of the Moon's formation to predictions for building a lunar infrastructure. The story is told...
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Geerat J. Vermeij is Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Davis. He is the author of The Evolutionary World: How Adaptation Explains Everything from Seashells to Civilization; Privileged Hands: A Scientific Life; Nature: An Economic History (Princeton); and Evolution and Escalation: An Ecological History of Life (Princeton).
From "one of the master naturalists of our time" (American Scientist),...
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From a single beginning, countless millions of stories from the animal kingdom have - and continue to - run their course.
Museum objects allow us to investigate some of those stories. Animal Kingdom journeys through both the evolutionary history of animals, and the ways that people have interpreted them in museums. Animals in museums are not only representatives of their entire species, but they also tell us something about the time in which they...
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In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com. Today humans stand tall as the dominant species on planet Earth, but it wasn't always this way. It took...
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As more and more so-called experts challenge what the Bible says about the creation of man, we must take aim with straightforward, Christ-centered answers.
Today's generation is bombarded with theories about humankind and its origins. In Fatal Flaws, now in paperback with a study guide included, Hank Hanegraaff keeps Christians from falling prey to corrupting scientific speculation about the origins of life and reminds us that we are God's creation....
55) We are bears
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When Mother Bear and her two cubs leave the den for the first time they practice behaviors including climbing, searching, swimming, digging, and finally sleeping.
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"Calling all nature lovers! These unique projects will help you explore nature like never before. Use bits of nature to create your own journal paper. Construct a sundial to track the time. Craft a basket to hold a picnic lunch. Use your creations on your next outdoor adventure!"--
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A beautifully illustrated alternate taxonomy of the animal kingdom, based on mythology, literature, art, and other cultural realms.
Sacred cows, wily serpents, fearsome lions, elegant swans, busy bees, and sly foxes-all are caricatures of the creatures themselves, yet they reflect not only how different cultures see the natural world around them but also how such cultures make use of their native animals. In this fun and thought-provoking book, historian...
58) Time and Change
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'Time and Change' is a 1912 work on geology by American naturalist John Boroughs. Within it, Buroughs explores the beauty and science behind the history of the Earth in the masterful way for which he is famous. Includes a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
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We know by the calendar when spring officially begins, but how does nature tell us spring has come? In Heralds of Spring in Texas Roland H. Wauer walks us through Texas, from the Rio Grande to the Panhandle, as spring arrives.
In addition to offering us his own special memories of spring in Texas, Wauer brings together the thoughts of other Texas naturalists, professional and avocational, and details and background information about the particular...