Benjamin MeeIn the tradition of "Marley & Me" comes an unforgettable memoir about the mysteries of the animal kingdom, the power of family, and the triumph of hope over tragedy...

Kristine C HarperWeather by the Numbers: The Genesis of Modern MeteorologyThe history of the growth and professionalization of American meteorology and its transformation into a physics- and mathematics-based scientific discipline.For...

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A Just Ask Book  

Bill Hall Describes how kittens arrive in the world and what happens to them when they grow up. Golden Books

Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson This national bestseller exploring the complex emotional lives of animals was hailed as "a masterpiece" by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas and as "marvelous" by Jane Goodall.The popularity of When...

Usborne Pocket Science-- Introduces young children to fundamental aspects of nature, science and technology-- Inspired by the questions children ask about the world around them-- Simple text and detailed illustrations...

Mick O'HareWhy Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? is the latest compilation of readers' answers to the questions in the 'Last Word' column of New Scientist, the world's best-selling science weekly. Following...

John Berger John Berger broke new ground with his penetrating writings on life, art and how we see the world around us. Here he explores how the ancient relationship between...

Wild Ones: A Sometimes Dismaying, Weirdly Reassuring Story About Looking at People Looking at Animals in AmericaJon MooallemA New York Times Notable Book of 2013Journalist Jon Mooallem has watched his...

NewScientist In this latest bumper collection of questions and answers from the popular "Last Word" column:- Why does Weetabix cling like cement?- What is earwax for?- Why are there only...

Karl Ove KnausgaardThe second volume in his autobiographical quartet based on the seasons, Winter is an achingly beautiful collection of daily meditations and letters addressed directly to Knaugsaard's unborn daughter2...