The Earth: natural history: general interest

Transform classroom learning into hands-on discovery that improves academic outcomes while teaching real-world skills.

A fascinating journey through life, the universe and everythingHow did time begin?

LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITINGA thrilling exploration of nature's symbiotic relationships by the award-winning author of Forget Me Not.

Everglades National Park's mangrove ecosystem, extending over 230,000 acres of south Florida, is the most expansive in the western hemisphere and the largest continuous system of mangroves in the world.

Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle beckon curious beachcombers with miles of wave-swept Gulf coastline.

The coral reefs are very important environmental structures but they need your love and care.

Is there life in the desert?

The rainforest is a big, magical place to explore.

What's the weather like today?

Earth is the only home in the galaxy, so it is important that your child learns to care for it.

Geography is made much more fun and exciting with the help of this amazingly vivid science workbook.

Are sea monsters real?

What beautiful creatures can you find in the oceans?

Why won't snow fall on summer?

Part natural history, part poetry, Mountains of the Heart is full of hidden gems and less traveled parts of the Appalachian MountainsStretching almost unbroken from Alabama to Belle Isle, Newfoundland, the Appalachians are one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world.

';Until the lion has its own storyteller, tales of the lion hunt will always glorify the hunter.

For the past 30 years, Warren Faidley has forecast, intercepted, and photographed some of the planet's most extreme weather and natural disasters.

The beauty of the sky is beyond comprehension.

"e;The Skies Above explains nearly any and everything weather-related.

"e;Here's somebody who is down-to-earth enough to talk to the 99.

The book is a fiction for kids that talks about the deforestation in Brazil.

Record-breaking weather events.

Do you love the outdoors?

Following numerous courses in scuba diving, Gary Knapp embarked on a twelve-year filming adventure inspired by his promise to God to share with mankind the majestic life He created both under and above the world s oceans.

Take a journey of our amazing existence from the galactic requirements of life to the molecular complexities of our bodies.

In this spell binding fairytale, you will be transported in time, to a place between places, separated from reality by a crossroads, that leads to the mystical Crooked Forest, a botanical mystery as old as the earth.

An ardent advocate for species protection and conservation of tropical rainforests, Ghazally Ismail tells us of his encounters with the primates in his first memoir entitled Monkey Moment: Encounters in Rainforest Escapadaes.

El hombre se ha interesado por predecir los fenómenos meteorológicos desde la más remota Antigüedad, debido a la importante influencia que dichos fenómenos tienen en el desarrollo de la vida en general; no obstante, la meteorología, como ciencia, es relativamente joven.

A comprehensive handbook to top southeastern nature sitesFor hikers, climbers, naturalists, botanists, zoologists, wildflower enthusiasts, waterfall watchers, and all who enjoy exploring the outdoors, this field guide offers detailed descriptions of more than fifty natural areas in the "e;gorge"e; region of the Blue Ridge province.

A thanksgiving and lament for life on the South Carolina coast"e;Columbus knew no greater thrill than I, a ten-year-old discovering new creeks and branches and islands and mainland hideaways.

Wetlands are a vital natural resource and an integral part of the ecosystem.

Winter owns most of the year at the South Pole, starting in mid-February and ending in early November.

Winter owns most of the year at the South Pole, starting in mid-February and ending in early November.

In this intimate account of one of the world’s most productive inland fisheries, Troubling the Water explores how the rapid destruction of a single lake in Cambodia is upending the lives of millions.

In this intimate account of one of the world’s most productive inland fisheries, Troubling the Water explores how the rapid destruction of a single lake in Cambodia is upending the lives of millions.

This book explains how you can profitably raise grain and livestock while regenerating your Prairie Soil back to Natural Health and Productivity.

Kids find that their imagination starts to grow when they learn about new things and rocks and minerals are a natural aspect of the outdoors but kids tend to not take time to really look closely at each one.

Decades of isolation from tourism and development have left Cuba's coral reefs among the most pristine in the world, an ';exceptionalism' that stands in stark contrast to the island nation's poverty and political situation.

Originally published in 1964, Fishermans Fall brings a unique perspective to the world of fall fishing.

Whitetail enthusiasts familiar with other books by Peter Fiduccia know he offers straightforward, practical, cutting-edge deer hunting advice and down-to-earth commentary.

In 1914, as Europe braces for an unfathomably deadly war, explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton sets sail for Antarctica to do the impossible: traverse the continent.

See below the surface of Earth and discover the secrets that lie beneath our feet in this fascinating book about Earth.

Blending memoir, cultural history, and a literary perspective, Facing It bears witness to controversies like Tellico and Chernobyl, global warming and local drought.

An incredible collection of truly breathtaking weather phenomena from the author of The Invention of Clouds, winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.

Animals, and our ever-changing relationship with them, have left an indelible mark on human history.

This electronic-book provides a comprehensive examination of the systems approach to habitat restoration.

Viewing the Future in the Past is a collection of essays that represents a wide range of authors, loci, and subjects that together demonstrate the value and necessity of looking at environmental problems as a long-term process that involves humans as a causal factor.

"e;A fine, fascinating book.

Winner of the American Society of Journalists and Authors Award in the memoir/autobiography category!

The 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail is the largest inland water trail in the United States.