Browsing: Nature

At 45 years old, Edgar Finchley decides it’s finally time to take a holiday. But he doesn’t expect an abduction — his own, no less — to send him on a most extraordinary adventure across England! Told with “humor that cannot fail to charm” (The Daily Telegraph).

A memoir about a father and daughter and the sea.

An inspiring story about what happens when 3,500 acres of land, farmed for centuries, is left to return to the…

For fans of Wesley the Owl and The Soul of an Octopus, the story of a sick baby bird nursed…

A cave diver shares a fascinating account of exploring Earth’s uncharted places — from finding the remains of a Mayan civilization to discovering new animal species. “The ultimate guide… You will not be able to put it down” (New York Times bestselling author Susan Casey).

With over 600 five-star ratings on Goodreads: What’s the deal with all those annoying birds in your backyard? Get ready to laugh while you learn from this tongue-in-cheek field guide packed with tips, maps, and wickedly fun facts about our feathered friends — and foes.

“Andrews’s wonderful Down from the Mountain is deeply informed by personal experience and made all the stronger by his compassion…

In this stunning NPR Best Book of 2019, a National Book Award–winning author takes readers on a world-spanning journey of exploration. “Part travel journal, part history, part science, part autobiography, and completely unique, Horizon feels like the crowning achievement of Lopez’s illustrious career” (Associated Press).

“How do we become who we are in the world? We ask the world to teach us.”On her 120-acre homestead…

Dive into this “compelling” story (Library Journal) of the vaquita — now the world’s most endangered marine mammal due to illegal fishing practices — and the desperate effort to save the species. “Gripping… A well-told and moving tale” (Kirkus Reviews).