Science and Nature

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Updated April 23, 2026
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The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the Wind
Simon Winchester
Paper Book
Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style. What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and...
The Tree of Life: Solving Science's Greatest Puzzle
Max Telford
Paper Book
Tigers Between Empires: The Improbable Return of Great Cats to the Forests of Russia and China
Jonathan C. Slaght
Paper Book
Deep in the forests of Northeast Asia roams the majestic and revered Amur tigers, more popularly known as 'The Siberian Tiger'. But in the final years of the Cold War, only a few hundred of these graceful animals stepped quietly through the snow of the Amur River basin. As the Soviet Union fell,...
When the Forest Breathes: Renewal and Resilience in the Natural World
Suzanne Simard
When the forest breathes out, we breathe in. When the forest thrives, we thrive. The world-renowned forest ecologist Suzanne Simard has transformed our understanding of the profound intelligence and interconnectedness of trees. In When the Forest Breathes, she uncovers how...
What Sheep Think About the Weather: How to Listen to What Animals Are Trying to Say
Amelia Thomas
Paper Book
'A thought-provoking and very readable book' The Mail on Sunday 'A breezily written yet wise and complex book on what animals think, feel and know.' Sy Montgomery, Times Literary Supplement Are animals trying to talk to us? And can we learn to listen? ...
Insect Anatomy: The Curious World of Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, and Bugs
Julia Rothman
Paper Book
Get a close-up look at the world of insects with a delightfully illustrated guide to the fascinating insects, bugs, arachnids, and other creatures that populate our planet by the billions.  Millions of species of insects fly, crawl, dig, swarm, and eat on every...
Nature's Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction
Natalie Kyriacou
Paper Book
Amidst the tragedy of wild species extinction lies a hidden world of survival and wonder. Conservationists are locked in a high-stakes battle with the ghost of a drug lord and his herd of hippos. Scientists are fighting to save a flightless bird that romances rocks. Unconventional animals...
Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces that Threaten Our World
Michael E. Mann
Two of the world's most respected scientists reveal the forces behind the dangerous anti-science movement -- and show us how to fight back. From pandemics to the climate crisis, humanity faces tougher challenges than ever. Whether it's the health of our people or the health of our planet,...

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