The first in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Fly is a look at the common housefly. It covers such topics as the hair on the fly's body (requires a lot of shaving), its ability to walk on the ceiling (it's pr...

The second in a series of humorous books about disgusting creatures, The Worm is a look at the earthworm. It covers such topics as the worm's habitats (sometimes they live inside other animals), its anatomy (its muscle tube is slimy a...

The true origin of HIV/AIDS, from the New York Times best-selling science writer David Quammen. The real story of AIDS—how it originated with a virus in a chimpanzee, jumped to one human, and then infected more than 60 million peopl...

A New York Times Bestseller: “Astonishing . . . has the makings of a classic―and one fantastic read.”―PeopleWhat separates your mind from an animal’s? Maybe you think it’s your ability to design tools, your sense of self, ...

"Game-changing. . . . [S]ucceeds most brilliantly in the stories de Waal relates." ― Sy Montgomery, New York Times Book ReviewMama's Last Hug is a fascinating exploration of the rich emotional lives of animals― beginning...

Learn about the secret language of wild animals in this exciting and informative guide from the experts who brought you How to Speak Catand How to Speak Dog. We know animals can’t speak and express themselves in the same way ...

Aristotle (384-322 BC) was a philosopher during the Classical period in Ancient Greece, the founder of the Lyceum and the Peripatetic school of philosophy and Aristotelian tradition. Along with his teacher Plato, he is considered the ...

Do baboons have a sense of right and wrong? Do cats and dogs have their feelings hurt? Animal behavior expert Jonathan Balcombe makes the case that animals, once viewed only as mindless automatons, actually have rich sensory experienc...

In a volume as urgent and eloquent as Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, this book--winner of the Southern Environmental Law Center's 2016 Reed Environmental Writing Award in the book category--reveals how the health and well-being of a t...

Can virtuous behavior be explained by nature, and not by human rational choice? "It's the animal in us," we often hear when we've been bad. But why not when we're good? Primates and Philosophers tackles this question by expl...

"An important and timely message about the biological roots of human kindness."—Desmond Morris, author of The Naked ApeAre we our brothers' keepers? Do we have an instinct for compassion? Or are we, as is often assumed, on...

An award-winning author's quest to find and understand a creature as rare and enigmatic as any on EarthIn 1992, in a remote mountain range, a team of scientists discovered the remains of an unusual animal with exquisite long horns. It...

What makes a mammal a mammal? The answer is more complicated than you think!I, Mammal is a history of mammals and their ancestors and of how science came to grasp mammalian evolution. After a misdirected football left new father Liam ...

Tucked away in Siberia, there are furry, four-legged creatures with wagging tails and floppy ears that are as docile and friendly as any lapdog. But, despite appearances, these are not dogs—they are foxes. They are the result of the...

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 reptile species most commonly seen in Australia is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detaile...

Discover the science of (not so) imaginary creaturesAdventures in Cryptozoology is the perfect resource for the explorer who loves Josh Gates’s Expedition Unknown and Cryptozoology A to Z.Explore the world through its most unlikely ...

World-renowned primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian Dr. Jane Goodall's account of her life among the wild chimpanzees of Gombe is one of the most enthralling stories of animal behavior ever written. Her adventure began whe...

"A noted naturalist explores the centrality of home in the lives of humans and other animals . . . A special treat for readers of natural history." — Kirkus Reviews  Every year, many species make the journey from one plac...

Some pretend things seem real, but they cannot fool you! This engaging book teaches beginning readers how to tell the difference between real and imaginary creatures. Engage students in reading as they develop their early childhood li...

Outstanding Science Trade BookILA Children's Choices Reading ListWhat are some things we can learn about animals from the shape of their mouths, beaks, or bills? What can we infer about animals with sharp teeth compared to large, flat...

Animals are all around us. While we may not often see them, we can see signs that they've been there. Some signs might be simple footprints in snow or mud (tracks) and other signs include chewed or scratched bark, homes or even poop a...

Simple, rhyming text introduces eleven animals and the surprising tools they use, including an octopus that hides in a coconut, a dolphin that protects its nose with a sponge, and a deer that bedecks its antlers with heaping piles of ...

Every seventeen years, millions of cicadas rise from the soil of the eastern United States to fly, mate, and fill the air with their noisy song. Periodical Cicadas: The Brood X Edition Black and White edition provides a less costl...

A graphic paper-collage of familiar animals associates their behaviors with simple descriptive language to foster recognition and reading.

This is the story of what it is really like to search for the most elusive animal in North America, an animal that clearly does not want to be found. Join author Michael Mayes and the men and women of the North American Wood Ape Conse...

The bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and The 37th Parallel tells the fascinating Jurassic Park­-like story of the genetic restoration of an extinct species—the woolly mammoth. "Paced like a thriller…Woolly r...

This book tells the amazing story behind spiderwebs: how they are made by spiders, used for protection and to capture food and moisture. 

From the jungles of South America to the deserts of Arizona, one thing remains consistent: bees are disappearing. A world without bees would be much less colourful, with fewer flowers. But that's not all-bees are responsible for up to...

What if green ants and army ants had a fight? Who do you think would win?\r\nThis nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious insects. Readers will learn about each animal\'s anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and co...

Sixteen different jungle animals battle it out in an epic fight! Who will be the champion?\r\nThis nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious jungle creatures. Readers will learn about each animal\'s anatomy, behavior, and ...