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|  | Ducks & Waterfowl by Marcus H. Schneck
Waterfowl, such as ducks, geese, and swans, are among the most familiar and well-known birds. Their seasonal migrations, along with their tendency to fly, and even walk, in striking and mysterious patterns, have long been objects of study and fascination. This brilliantly illustrated volume is a colorful journey into the world of waterfowl, an area that covers every continent except Antarctica. A few of the fascinating birds and topics explored are: -- Whistling ducks, dabbling ducks diving ducks, stifftails -- Snow geese, Canada geese, greylag geese, Egyptian geese -- Trumpeter swans, whistling swans, mute swans -- Details of anatomy, feeding, and reproduction -- Flight and migration Over 80 handsome, full-color photographs illuminate the lively, authoritative text. AUTHOR: Marcus H. Schneck
PUBLISHER: TODTRI Book Publishers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Whale by Vasilli Papastavrov
Description not available.Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life. AUTHOR: Vasilli Papastavrov
PUBLISHER: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Trees by Magnum Photographers Staff
Trees are the focus of this evocative collection of photos by the Magnum photographers. A leafless tree lost in the middle of a field, a close-up of bark on a roadside trunk and the yellow and red autumn woods are three of the memorable images -- many in full color -- that show not only natural beauty but also inspire thoughts of the environment and the balance between humanity and nature. AUTHOR: Magnum Photographers Staff
PUBLISHER: Terrail, Pierre Editions
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Wild Earth by Tom Butler
Description not available.A collection of groundbreaking essays on conservation and the environment features cojent writing about the destruction of Hawaiian bird sanctuaries, development, and the reintroduction of elephants into North America, among other fascinating topics. Original. AUTHOR: Tom Butler
PUBLISHER: Milkweed Editions
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | You Are the Earth by David Suzuki, Kathy Vanderlinden
Description not available.Explores our natural connection to the earth and its four elements, air, water, soil, and fire, underlining the importance of biodiversity and respect for the environment. AUTHOR: David Suzuki, Kathy Vanderlinden
PUBLISHER: Douglas & McIntyre, Limited
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Classical Cats by Donald W. Engels
Domesticated cats have a history as long and complex (and as bloody) as humans, and Engels explores this history from Ancient Egypt to 11th-century Europe and beyond. AUTHOR: Donald W. Engels
PUBLISHER: Routledge
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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