Birds in Their Habitats: Journeys with a Naturalist by Ian Fraser
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Category: Nature and Science
Everywhere we go there are birds, and they all have mysteries to be unravelled. These mysteries include the way they look, from bizarre to apparently mundane, why they live where they live, and the things they do, many of which are far too incredible ever to be imagined as fiction.Birds in Their Habitat ...Show more
Igloo on the Moon: Exploring Architectur by David Jenkins; Adrian Buckley (Illustrator)
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Category: Nature and Science
- A fun and engaging introduction to the basic principles of engineering and architecture - Encourages environmental awareness - Aimed at the next generation of architects "An excellent resource for educating and inspiring young minds on the subjects of architecture, engineering, and the built environme ...Show more
Silk and Venom: The incredible lives of spiders by James O'Hanlon
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Category: Nature and Science
There are more than 50 000 species of spiders. They surround us in our daily lives and, contrary to popular belief, the vast majority are completely harmless to humans.In Silk & Venom, James O’Hanlon takes us from his backyard to all corners of the globe (and even outer space!) to explore these fasc ...Show more
Elephants on Acid From Zombie Kittens to Tickling Machines: The Most Outrageous Experiments from the History of Science by Alex Boese
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Category: Nature and Science
Have you ever wondered if a severed head retains consciousness long enough to see what happened to it? Or whether your dog would run to fetch help, if you fell down a disused mineshaft? And what would happen if you were to give an elephant the largest ever single dose of LSD? The chances are that someon ...Show more
The Map That Changed the World: A Tale of Rocks, Ruin and Redemption by Simon Winchester
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Category: Nature and Science | Reading Level: very good
William Smith was not rich or well-connected, but his passion for rocks and fossils, and his 20-year obsession with single-handedly mapping the geology of Britain made him one of the most significant men of the 19th century. But his vision cost him dear
Seaweeds of the World: A Guide to Every Order by John Bothwell
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Category: Nature and Science | Series: A\Guide to Every Family Ser.
Seaweeds are astoundingly diverse. They're found along the shallows of beaches and have been recorded living at depths of more than 800 feet; they can be microscopic or grow into giants many meters long. They’re incredibly efficient at using the materials found in the ocean and are increasingly used in ...Show more
Fathoms: The World in the Whale by Rebecca Giggs
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Category: Nature and Science
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 of bright and careful genius” (Robert Moor, New York Times bestselling author ...Show more
Paleontology: An Illustrated History by David Bainbridge
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Category: Nature and Science
An illustrated look at the art and science of paleontology from its origins to todayHumans have been stumbling upon the petrified remains of ancient animals since prehistoric times, leading to tales of giant dogs, deadly dragons, tree gods, sea serpents, and all manner of strange and marvelous creatures ...Show more
Australian Marine Parks: Living Offshore Reefs of by A Stuart-Smith R;Cooper Edgar Graham
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Category: Nature and Science
As an island contInent AustralIa is uniquely privileged in possessing extensive tropical and temperate reef ecosystems, and this book is a stunning visual celebration of the wonderful and vibrant life that they support. All Australians recognise and apprecIate the environmental value of coral reefs, as ...Show more
Coral Reefs of Australia: Perspectives from Beyond the Water's Edge by Hamylton Sarah M.
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Category: Nature and Science
Australia's coral reefs stretch far and wide, covering 50 000 square kilometres from the Indian Ocean in the West to the Pacific Ocean in the East. They have been viewed as a bedrock of coastal livelihoods, as uncharted and perilous nautical hazards, as valuable natural resources, and as unique, natural ...Show more
The Power of Geography: Ten Maps That Reveal the Future of Our World by Tim Marshall
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Category: Nature and Science | Reading Level: near fine
'Quite simply, one of the best books about geopolitics you could imagine: reading it is like having a light shone on your understanding' - Nicholas Lezard, Evening Standard, on Prisoners of Geography If you want to understand what's happening in the world, look at a map. Tim Marshall's global bestseller ...Show more