New Arrivals · Life Sciences, Natural History & Animals

Turning his camera to the world of birds, Zuckerman has created a body of work that showcases more than 200 stunning photographs of nearly 75 different species.

A profile of the habitat and life cycle of the polar bear covers he species' venerated position in Inuit culture, its reproductive habits, and the environmental factors that are compromising its ability to survive.

Packed with novelties, including excerpts from Charles Darwin's diary and later works, this title introduces youngsters to the plants, animals, and people Darwin encountered on his groundbreaking voyage on the "Beagle." Full color.

In this heartwarming, funny, and sometimes sad account, Anthony tells of his experiences with the huge yet sympathetic elephants that live within his South African wildlife reserve.

""Darwin's Universe" is the single best volume ever published that covers all matters Darwin from A to Z. I have never so enjoyed a scientific book, plucking out gems of elegant narrative richly supported by photographs and paintings from the history of evolutionary thought."--Michael Shermer, author of In "Darwin's Shadow" and "Why Darwin Matters"

In a wonderfully diverse selection of writings and gorgeous illustrations, this stunning companion to "The Bedside Book of Birds" explores the relationship between predators and their prey.

Photographer Feinstein showcases butterfly varieties from around the world, turning exquisite details into mesmerizing works of art that capture the color, vibrancy, and infinite variety of patterns that occur on the wings of these ornate insects.

"Evolution" recreates the 3.5 billion-year story of life on Earth in stunning detail through vivid full-color illustrations and graphics, the latest scientific information, and hundreds of photographs--a beautifully detailed panorama of communities from microbes to humankind that have lived on the planet's continents and in its oceans.

In this follow-up to his acclaimed work "The Tree," Tudge offers a delightful exploration of the fascinating world of birds. b&w illustrations throughout.

Adventurer-turned-environmentalist Swan illuminates the perils facing the planet come 2041--the year when the international treaty protecting Antarctica is up for review. The author provides information people need to know to understand the world's environmental crisis, and the tools they need to combat it.

In this astonishing memoir, the star of Animal Planet's "Living with the Wolfman" reveals how he came to eat, sleep, and play with some of the world's wildest and most terrifying animals. b&w photo insert.

A beautiful chronicle of a year of watching birds, from an exciting new literary voice.

Biologist Lewis Wolpert eloquently narrates the basics of human life through the lens of its smallest component-the cell.

An insider's description of the comprehensive Census of Marine Life and what it reveals about a seriously threatened ecosystem.

From whitetails in the Northeast to mule deer in the West, deer are all around us. Bestselling naturalist Thomas spent a year watching them in the wild, and uncovered a vast hidden trove of lessons from the natural world.

The definitive guide to the great apes and how they compare with us, their closest living relatives.

The brilliant flash of an orioles orange or yellow plumage against a black background is a welcome sign of spring for birders and backyard bird-watchers alike. Learn more about one of the most colorful and popular groups of birds in North America with this fact-filled guide. Illustrated natural history information covering feeding behaviors, courtship, nest building, raising young, migration, and more. Focus on Baltimore and Bullocks Orioles but with information on every North American species. How to make your yard or garden more attractive to orioles.

From the exquisite fragility of butterflies to the might and majesty of killer whales, explore the incredible diversity of life on Earth in this lavishly illustrated celebration of the animal kingdom. Filled with beautiful images of the natural world from around the globe, "Life in the Wild "compiles the best in nature photography into one sumptuous book. Following in the successful footsteps of "Rainforest, Butterfly, and Reef, Life in the Wild" showcases gorgeous photographs in their full glory, with concise captions to provide relevant details. "Life in the Wild" is a must-have addition to the libraries of nature lovers and photography aficionados alike.

"Chandler has devoted his life to studying and photographing shorebirds and is truly an expert and an authority. The numerous high quality illustrations in this guide are one of its most stunning features. Readers will find them to be of immense value when trying to identify an unfamiliar shorebird or plumage, as well as simply being a pleasure to look at."--Wayne R. Petersen, director of the Massachusetts Important Bird Area Program, Massachusetts Audubon Society

Sifting through rich layers of scientific evidence, Dawkins' "The Greatest Show on Earth" is a stunning counterattack on advocates of "Intelligent Design, " explaining the evidence for evolution while exposing the absurdities of the creationist "argument."

A classic Schaum's Outline, thoroughly updated to match the latest course scope and sequence. The ideal review for the thousands of college students who enroll in microbiology courses.

Now championed as critical habitats for plants, animals, and people because of the environmental services and protection they provide, salt marshes were once considered unproductive wastelands, home solely to mosquitoes and toxic waste, and mistreated for centuries by the human population. Exploring the fascinating biodiversity of these boggy wetlands and ecological wonders, Judith S. Weis and Carol A. Butler provide a wealth of essential information about a variety of plants and animals, the importance of these habitats, consequences of human neglect and thoughtless development, and insight into how these wetlands recover. Book jacket.

Focusing on what other books omit, how science works and how pseudoscience works, Matt Young and Paul K. Strode demonstrate the futility of "scientific" creationism. They debunk the notion of intelligent design and other arguments that show evolution could not have produced life in its present form. Concluding with a frank discussion of science and religion, Why Evolution Works (and Creationism Fails) argues that science by no means excludes religion, though it ought to cast doubt on certain religious claims that are contrary to known scientific fact.

Explore the Fascinating Lives of Hummingbirds in the Wild with this informative guide. Learn about their living environments, behaviors, annual cycles, and amazing twice-yearly migrations, as well as how to attract them to your backyard. Also included are detailed illustrations and descriptions of more than a dozen North American species. Stunning full-color photographs of both common and exotic hummingbirds combine with fun-filled facts about these beloved creatures, making this a useful guide for birders and nature-lovers alike. Book jacket.

Similar in size and format to "The Sibley Guide to Birds," this illustrated guide identifies more than 600 tree species in North America.

Drawing on accounts from India to Africa, California to Tennessee, and on research in neuroscience, psychology, and animal behavior, Bradshaw explores the minds, emotions, and lives of elephants.

In this fascinating adventure, a biologist's obsessive quest to uncover the mysteries of one of the world's most enigmatic birds builds into an unlikely tale of theft, wartime atrocities, intrigue in the Middle East, and insane millionaires. b&w photos throughout.

A fascinating journey with the sea creature that has captured human imagination for thousands of years, "Poseidon's Steed" trails the seahorse through secluded waters across the globe in a kaleidoscopic history that mirrors humankind's centuries-old fascination with the animal.

Looking some of the world's most deadly animals directly in the eye, Kevin Richardson has made a place for himself in the often dangerous animal kingdom. He's broken every taboo working with lions, hyenas and other predators. Flouting common misconceptions that breaking an animal's spirit is the best way to subdue them, he uses love, understanding and trust to develop deep personal bonds with them. His unique method of learning their individual personalities, what makes each one angry, happy, or irritated--like a mother to a child--has caused them to accept him like one of their own. Richardson sleeps with adult male lions, cuddles newborn hyenas, and swims with lionesses. This powerful connection has dispelled myths and shown these animals as complex creatures capable of human-like bonds. In this remarkable book, Richardson, with novelist Tony Park, delves into the minds of the big cats to show how he became a part of the pride.