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1491 (Second Edition)
New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus
Written by Charles C. Mann
Format: eBook
On Sale: October 10, 2006
Price: $12.99
New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus
Written by Charles C. Mann
Format: eBook
On Sale: October 10, 2006
Price: $12.99
In this groundbreaking work of science, history, and archaeology, Charles C. Mann radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492.
Contrary to what so many Americans learn in school, the pre-Columbian Indians were not sparsely settled in a pristine wilderness; rather, there were huge numbers of...
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The Sibley Guide to Birds
Written by NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY and David Allen Sibley
Format: Hardcover, 544 pages
On Sale: October 3, 2000
Price: $39.95
David Allen Sibley, America's most gifted contemporary painter of birds, is the author and illustrator of this comprehensive guide. His beautifully detailed illustrations—more than 6,600 in all—and descriptions of 810 species and 350 regional populations will enrich every birder's experience.
The Sibley Guide's innovative design makes it entirely user friendly. The illustrations... Read more >
Written by NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY and David Allen Sibley
Format: Hardcover, 544 pages
On Sale: October 3, 2000
Price: $39.95
David Allen Sibley, America's most gifted contemporary painter of birds, is the author and illustrator of this comprehensive guide. His beautifully detailed illustrations—more than 6,600 in all—and descriptions of 810 species and 350 regional populations will enrich every birder's experience.
The Sibley Guide's innovative design makes it entirely user friendly. The illustrations... Read more >
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees--E
Eastern Region
Written by NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
Format: Hardcover, 716 pages
On Sale: May 12, 1980
Price: $19.95
Tree peepers everywhere will enjoy these two guides which explore the incredible environment of our country's forests-including seasonal features, habitat, range, and lore. Nearly 700 species of trees are detailed in photographs of leaf shape, bark, flowers, fruit, and fall leaves -- all can be quickly accessed making this the ideal... Read more >
Eastern Region
Written by NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
Format: Hardcover, 716 pages
On Sale: May 12, 1980
Price: $19.95
Tree peepers everywhere will enjoy these two guides which explore the incredible environment of our country's forests-including seasonal features, habitat, range, and lore. Nearly 700 species of trees are detailed in photographs of leaf shape, bark, flowers, fruit, and fall leaves -- all can be quickly accessed making this the ideal... Read more >
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Close to Shore
The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916
Written by Michael Capuzzo
Format: Trade Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: May 21, 2002
Price: $14.95
Combining rich historical detail and a harrowing, pulse-pounding narrative, Close to Shore brilliantly re-creates the summer of 1916, when a rogue Great White shark attacked swimmers along the New Jersey shore, triggering mass hysteria and launching the most extensive shark hunt in history.
During the summer before the United States entered... Read more >
The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916
Written by Michael Capuzzo
Format: Trade Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: May 21, 2002
Price: $14.95
Combining rich historical detail and a harrowing, pulse-pounding narrative, Close to Shore brilliantly re-creates the summer of 1916, when a rogue Great White shark attacked swimmers along the New Jersey shore, triggering mass hysteria and launching the most extensive shark hunt in history.
During the summer before the United States entered... Read more >
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Animal Wise
The Thoughts and Emotions of Our Fellow Creatures
Written by Virginia Morell
Format: Hardcover, 304 pages
On Sale: February 26, 2013
Price: $26.00
Noted science writer Virginia Morell explores the frontiers of research on animal cognition and emotion, offering a surprising and moving exploration into the hearts and minds of wild and domesticated animals.
Did you know that ants teach, earthworms make decisions, rats love to be tickled, and chimps grieve? Did you know that... Read more >
The Thoughts and Emotions of Our Fellow Creatures
Written by Virginia Morell
Format: Hardcover, 304 pages
On Sale: February 26, 2013
Price: $26.00
Noted science writer Virginia Morell explores the frontiers of research on animal cognition and emotion, offering a surprising and moving exploration into the hearts and minds of wild and domesticated animals.
Did you know that ants teach, earthworms make decisions, rats love to be tickled, and chimps grieve? Did you know that... Read more >
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National Geographic Pocket Guide to the Birds of North America
Written by Laura Erickson and Jonathan Alderfer
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: April 2, 2013
Price: $12.95
This fun, affordable, beautifully illustrated introduction to birding is like taking a walk with National Geographic's birding experts. Of this book's 192 pages, 160 are devoted to North America's top species, one per page, from the lowly House Wren to the majestic Bald Eagle. Carefully chosen illustrations and photographs capture the... Read more >
Written by Laura Erickson and Jonathan Alderfer
Format: Trade Paperback, 192 pages
On Sale: April 2, 2013
Price: $12.95
This fun, affordable, beautifully illustrated introduction to birding is like taking a walk with National Geographic's birding experts. Of this book's 192 pages, 160 are devoted to North America's top species, one per page, from the lowly House Wren to the majestic Bald Eagle. Carefully chosen illustrations and photographs capture the... Read more >
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The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America
Written by David Allen Sibley
Format: Hardcover, 472 pages
On Sale: April 29, 2003
Price: $19.95
The Sibley Guide to Birds has quickly become the new standard of excellence in bird identification guides, covering more than 810 North American birds in amazing detail. Now comes a new portable guide from David Sibley that every birder will want to carry into the field. Compact and comprehensive, this new... Read more >
Written by David Allen Sibley
Format: Hardcover, 472 pages
On Sale: April 29, 2003
Price: $19.95
The Sibley Guide to Birds has quickly become the new standard of excellence in bird identification guides, covering more than 810 North American birds in amazing detail. Now comes a new portable guide from David Sibley that every birder will want to carry into the field. Compact and comprehensive, this new... Read more >
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National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of Eastern North America
Edited by Jon L. Dunn and Jonathan Alderfer
Format: Trade Paperback, 432 pages
On Sale: October 21, 2008
Price: $19.95
New enthusiasts are flocking in record numbers to the fascinating pastime of birding. National Geographic has been meeting their need for clear and accurate information for 25 years with our million-selling Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Now, to better serve the expanding market, we’ve customized our field-guide format... Read more >
Edited by Jon L. Dunn and Jonathan Alderfer
Format: Trade Paperback, 432 pages
On Sale: October 21, 2008
Price: $19.95
New enthusiasts are flocking in record numbers to the fascinating pastime of birding. National Geographic has been meeting their need for clear and accurate information for 25 years with our million-selling Field Guide to the Birds of North America. Now, to better serve the expanding market, we’ve customized our field-guide format... Read more >
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers--E
Eastern Region - Revised Edition
Written by NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
Format: Hardcover, 896 pages
On Sale: April 3, 2001
Price: $19.95
EASTERN REGION
This fully revised edition brings a new level of beauty, accuracy, and usefulness to the field guide that wildflower enthusiasts have relied upon for more than 20 years.
More than 950 all-new, full-color images show the wildflowers of eastern North America close-up and in their natural habitats... Read more >
Eastern Region - Revised Edition
Written by NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
Format: Hardcover, 896 pages
On Sale: April 3, 2001
Price: $19.95
EASTERN REGION
This fully revised edition brings a new level of beauty, accuracy, and usefulness to the field guide that wildflower enthusiasts have relied upon for more than 20 years.
More than 950 all-new, full-color images show the wildflowers of eastern North America close-up and in their natural habitats... Read more >
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Sand County Almanac
Written by Aldo Leopold
Format: Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: December 12, 1986
Price: $7.99
"We can place this book on the shelf that holds the writings of Thoreau and John Muir." San Francisco Chronicle
These astonishing portraits of the natural world explore the breathtaking diversity of the unspoiled American landscape -- the mountains and the prairies, the deserts and the coastlines. A stunning tribute to our... Read more >
Written by Aldo Leopold
Format: Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: December 12, 1986
Price: $7.99
"We can place this book on the shelf that holds the writings of Thoreau and John Muir." San Francisco Chronicle
These astonishing portraits of the natural world explore the breathtaking diversity of the unspoiled American landscape -- the mountains and the prairies, the deserts and the coastlines. A stunning tribute to our... Read more >
