By the author of Modoc:A famed trainer's "e;wonderful"e; memoir of his bond with a lion-and his quest to change how animals were treated in Hollywood (People).
The animal kingdom operates by ancient rules, and the deer in our woods and backyards can teach us many of them—but only if we take the time to notice.
'An outstanding book' SpectatorThe story of the short life and tragic death of Bowland Beth - an English Hen Harrier - which dramatically highlights the major issues in UK conservation.
** A Winner of the Woodland Books of the Year Award **In a stressful, chaotic world, many of us are turning to nature for a sense of serenity and happiness.
A lavishly illustrated guide to the diversity of the world's butterfliesConspicuous for their beauty, butterflies are one of the most popular and well-studied insects.
Excerpt: "e;The scope of the present work is to give in a concise form an account of the principal facts relating to the structure, classification, and life-history of Fishes.
Often considered the father of modern entomology, Jean Henri Fabre makes science accessible in Field, Forest, and Farms Uncle Paul discusses a variety of scientific topics with his band of attentive nephews.
Excerpt: "e;Let that sugar-bowl alone, Posy,"e; said Tom, as Posy extracted a lump while they were waiting for Papa and Mamma to come down to breakfast "e;I'm not taking it for myself,"e; answered Posy, as plainly as the large lump in her mouth permitted her to speak; "e;I'm only just getting a lump for Dicky.
