Natural History


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Natural History


Natural History
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Author : DK
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2021-11-02

Natural History written by DK and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-02 with Science categories.


A spectacular and exceptionally well-illustrated guide to everything on Earth. From rocks to redwoods and microbes to mammals – this is a dazzling visual introduction to our planet’s treasures. Filled with more than 5,000 species and in-depth studies of animals, plants, fungi, microorganisms, rocks, and minerals, it’s the ultimate celebration of the world’s extraordinary diversity of life. Planet Earth's eclectic wildlife and endless wonders come to life in the most spectacular way in this monumental compendium of Earth’s natural wonders. Compiled by a team of professional wildlife experts working with the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution, this comprehensive nature book was 5 years in the making! This unrivaled visual survey of Earth's natural history looks at every kingdom of life. It is packed with thousands of eye-popping, specially commissioned photographs and in-depth two-page spreads on incredible species. The engaging and informative text was supplied by a global team of natural history experts to make this bold visual encyclopedia a perfect addition to every family bookshelf or school library. From the evolution of nature to the classification of species, Natural History begins with a general introduction to life on earth. The next chapters form an extensive and accessible catalog of species and specimens – from flowering plants to reptiles – interspersed with fact-filled introductions to each group and in-depth profile features. A True Visual Dictionary of Earth's Natural Wonders Natural History squeezes as many plants, animals, rocks, and minerals as possible between its covers. This extraordinary reference book from DK Books is eye candy for nature lovers of all ages, and makes a fantastic gift! Explore everything on Earth, such as: • Living earth • Minerals, rocks, and fossils • Microscopic life • Plants • Fungi • Animals



Galapagos


Galapagos
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Author : Michael Hume Jackson
language : en
Publisher: University of Calgary Press
Release Date : 1993

Galapagos written by Michael Hume Jackson and has been published by University of Calgary Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Nature categories.


This book details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galapagos Islands. A list of the dominant plants according to vegetation zone is included. Of particular note is the discussion of the problems of colonisation by founding populations, biological evolution, and ecology, and of the evolutionary processes bringing about species diversity.



A Natural History Of The Senses


A Natural History Of The Senses
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Author : Diane Ackerman
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2011-12-07

A Natural History Of The Senses written by Diane Ackerman and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-07 with Science categories.


Diane Ackerman's lusciously written grand tour of the realm of the senses includes conversations with an iceberg in Antarctica and a professional nose in New York, along with dissertations on kisses and tattoos, sadistic cuisine and the music played by the planet Earth. “Delightful . . . gives the reader the richest possible feeling of the worlds the senses take in.” —The New York Times



The Natural History Book


The Natural History Book
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-08-31

The Natural History Book written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-31 with categories.




The Natural History Of Canadian Mammals


The Natural History Of Canadian Mammals
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Author : Donna Naughton
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 2014-11-11

The Natural History Of Canadian Mammals written by Donna Naughton and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-11 with Nature categories.


The selections in this section include whales, dolphins, and porpoises. The Natural History of Canadian Mammals is a beautifully illustrated, up-to-date guide to all 215 known species of mammals in Canada. It features brand-new, full-colour images of each species, as well as stunning photographs from Canadian Geographic magazine’s national photography competitions depicting the animals in their natural environments. Along with being a visual treat, this book is jam-packed with information accessible to readers at all levels. Detailed descriptions are provided of each mammal’s appearance, habitat, and behavior, while colour maps show their full distribution across Canada, North America, and globally. The book also includes practical guides on tracking and identification for readers who would like to learn how to spot mammals in the wild. Among its most special features is a series of colour plates with vignettes of the Canadian representatives of each group, sized relative to one another for easy comparison and linked to the full species accounts later in the book.



A Zapotec Natural History


A Zapotec Natural History
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Author : Eugene S. Hunn
language : en
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Release Date : 2016-08

A Zapotec Natural History written by Eugene S. Hunn and has been published by University of Arizona Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08 with History categories.


A Zapotec Natural History is an extraordinary book that describe the people of a small town in Mexico and their remarkable knowledge of the natural world in which they live. San Juan Gbëë is a Zapotec Indian community located in the state of Oaxaca, a region of great biological diversity. Eugene S. Hunn is a well-known anthropologist and ethnobiologist who has spent many years working in San Juan Gbëë, studying its residents and their knowledge of the local environment. Here Hunn writes sensitively and respectfully about the rich understanding of local flora and fauna that village inhabitants have acquired and transmitted over many centuries. In this village everyone, young children included, can identify and name hundreds of local plants, animals, and fungi, together with the details of their life cycles, habitat preferences, and functions in the economic, aesthetic, and spiritual lives of the town. Part 1 of this two-part work describes the community, the subsistence farming practices of its residents, the nomenclature and classification of the local biological taxonomy, the use of plants for treating illnesses, and the ritual and decorative roles of flowers. Part 2 is available online, and includes detailed inventories of all plant, animal, and fungal categories recognized by San Juan’s people; a series of indexes; a library of more than 1,200 images illustrating the town’s plants, people, landscapes, and daily activities; and sounds of village life.



Bulletin Of The Natural History Society Of New Brunswick


Bulletin Of The Natural History Society Of New Brunswick
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Author : Natural History Society of New Brunswick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1887

Bulletin Of The Natural History Society Of New Brunswick written by Natural History Society of New Brunswick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1887 with Natural history categories.




Natural History


Natural History
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Author : Michael Runtz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-01-14

Natural History written by Michael Runtz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-14 with History categories.


What exactly is natural history? To put it simply, it is the study of all living things with which we share this planet. Natural history could be thought of as an observational science involving the exploration of flora and fauna (plants and animals) and their interaction with each other and their environment.



Cannibalism


Cannibalism
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Author : Bill Schutt
language : en
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Release Date : 2017-02-14

Cannibalism written by Bill Schutt and has been published by Algonquin Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-14 with Science categories.


“A masterful and compulsively readable book that challenges our preconceived notions about a behavior often sensationalized in our culture and, until just recently, misunderstood in the scientific world.” —Ian Tattersall, Curator Emeritus, American Museum of Natural History, and author of The Strange Case of the Rickety Cossack For centuries scientists have written off cannibalism as a bizarre phenomenon with little biological significance. Its presence in nature was dismissed as a desperate response to starvation or other life-threatening circumstances, and few spent time studying it. A taboo subject in our culture, the behavior was portrayed mostly through horror movies or tabloids sensationalizing the crimes of real-life flesh-eaters. But the true nature of cannibalism--the role it plays in evolution as well as human history--is even more intriguing (and more normal) than the misconceptions we’ve come to accept as fact. In Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History,zoologist Bill Schutt sets the record straight, debunking common myths and investigating our new understanding of cannibalism’s role in biology, anthropology, and history in the most fascinating account yet written on this complex topic. Schutt takes readers from Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains, where he wades through ponds full of tadpoles devouring their siblings, to the Sierra Nevadas, where he joins researchers who are shedding new light on what happened to the Donner Party--the most infamous episode of cannibalism in American history. He even meets with an expert on the preparation and consumption of human placenta (and, yes, it goes well with Chianti). Bringing together the latest cutting-edge science, Schutt answers questions such as why some amphibians consume their mother’s skin; why certain insects bite the heads off their partners after sex; why, up until the end of the twentieth century, Europeans regularly ate human body parts as medical curatives; and how cannibalism might be linked to the extinction of the Neanderthals. He takes us into the future as well, investigating whether, as climate change causes famine, disease, and overcrowding, we may see more outbreaks of cannibalism in many more species--including our own. Cannibalism places a perfectly natural occurrence into a vital new context and invites us to explore why it both enthralls and repels us.



British Columbia


British Columbia
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Author : Richard Cannings
language : en
Publisher: Greystone Books
Release Date : 2015-02-15

British Columbia written by Richard Cannings and has been published by Greystone Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-15 with Travel categories.


This revised and expanded edition of an award-winning book not only explores British Columbia’s stunning ecology but also features an increased focus on climate change. With expanded sections on the province’s geological history, updated information on the mountain pine beetle and the future of B.C.’s biodiversity, and fresh information on many other topics, this edition includes new illustrations, photos, sidebars, and new and revised maps. Both an authoritative reference and an easy-to-read guide, this revised edition is a must for anyone who wants detailed and up-to-date information about British Columbia’s dazzling natural world.