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  • My Life with Sea Turtles

    A Marine Biologist’s Quest to Protect One of the Most Ancient Animals on Earth

    by Christine Figgener ...
    Translated by Jane Billinghurst ...
    **“A WONDERFUL READ … Christine's deep love for turtles comes through on each page."—CRAIG FOSTER, MY OCTOPUS TEACHER“Will appeal to anyone interested in the world around us.”—DR. JANE GOODALL**Filled with reverence and wonder for the natural world, this captivating book reveals the secret life of sea turtles, one of the oldest living creatures on Earth, and the story of one female scientist’s ... Read more

    $13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders

    by Cara Giaimo, Joshua Foer, Atlas Obscura ...
    From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes a nature book like no other—a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field guide–it's an adventure. * National Bestseller * Named a Best New Book by BookRiot, New York Post and more * Named a Best White Elephant Gift ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Spying on Whales

    The Past, Present, and Future of Earth's Most Awesome Creatures

    by Nick Pyenson ...
    “A palaeontological howdunnit…[Spying on Whales] captures the excitement of…seeking answers to deep questions in cetacean science.” —NatureCalled “the best of science writing” (Edward O. Wilson) and named a best book by Popular Science, a dive into the secret lives of whales, from their four-legged past to their perilous present.Whales are among the largest, most intelligent, deepest diving ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

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  • The Frog with Self-Cleaning Feet

    . . . And Other Extraordinary Tales from the Animal World

    by Michael Bright ...
    Did you know that an ostrich egg can make an omelet for ten people? How about that crocodiles have the world’s most powerful bite, yet their mouths can be held shut by a man’s bare hands? Or that box jellyfish are the most venomous creature in the world, and they’re almost impossible to see?Wild animals do the most extraordinary, and sometimes frightening, things. Some are exceptionally bright, ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The World Beneath

    The Life and Times of Unknown Sea Creatures and Coral Reefs

    by Richard Smith ...
    *New enhanced edition of the best-selling guide to sea creatures: The World Beneath!*Meet the world's most fascinating sea creatures, see the lives and curiosities of colorful fish and coral reefs. This spectacular volume has more than 300 color photos and extraordinary text from a leading marine biologist and underwater photographer who is the international expert on seahorses.In this richly ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • The Secret Life of Fish

    The Astonishing Truth about our Aquatic Cousins

    by Doug Mackay-Hope ...
    Discover the astonishing truth about our aquatic cousins: how they think and what they know, their experiences and unique behaviours, and the many things we have in common.There are 33,000 species of fish on our planet, and that number is constantly increasing. In context, that is more than all the species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles added together, making fish the most numerous ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime

    The Oceans' Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter

    by Ellen Prager ...
    When viewed from a quiet beach, the ocean, with its rolling waves and vast expanse, can seem calm, even serene. But hidden beneath the sea's waves are a staggering abundance and variety of active creatures, engaged in the never-ending struggles of life—to reproduce, to eat, and to avoid being eaten.With Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime, marine scientist Ellen Prager takes us deep into the sea to ... Read more

    $17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Blue Wonder

    Why the Sea Glows, Fish Sing, and Other Astonishing Insights from the Ocean

    by Frauke Bagusche ...
    Translated by Jamie McIntosh ...
    An intimate account of the beauty, mystery, and amazing science of the ocean.In The Blue Wonder, marine biologist and diver Frauke Bagusche brings readers on a fascinating and beautiful deep-sea dive into the ocean. Drawing on scientific discoveries and her own research, she uses photographs and playful prose to reveal:deep-sea reefs that glitter like glassfish that converse with each other by ... Read more

    $19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Around the Ocean in 80 Fish and other Sea Life

    by Helen Scales ...
    Dive beneath the waves to meet 80 of the ocean's strangest and most surprising inhabitants.This beautifully illustrated aquatic world tour tells the fascinating stories of beguiling sea creatures and their ingenious feats of survival - from producing anti-freeze to enduring boiling temperatures - revealing the ways in which these seemingly remote creatures have shaped our own lives, whether ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

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  • Animals Books For Kids: Mysterious Snakes & Cute Pandas

    Kids Books Discovery Book Series - 2 In 1

    by Kate Cruise ...
    Book 1: Inside you'll find interesting, intriguing, funny & weird snake moments like: * Ancient Snake Origins * Where Do Snakes Hang Out? * The Secrets Of A Snake's Skin * Do Snakes Have A 6th Sense? * What Is A Snake's Defense Tactic? * Can Snakes Fly & Other Snake Specialities * 16 Amazing Non-Venomous Snakes * Most Beautiful Snakes On Earth * Snakes As Pets and lots more... Book 2: Inside you ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • The Curious World of Seahorses

    The Life and Lore of a Marine Marvel

    by Till Hein ...
    Translated by Renée Von Paschen ...
    With the whimsy and heart of The Soul of an Octopus and the surprising details of the very best science writing, The Curious World of Seahorses brilliantly captures the ocean’s most charismatic and mysterious inhabitant."The seahorse has captured the human imagination for millennia... Till Hein explains the amazing qualities of these magical creatures."—Explorers Journal"Not just a compelling read ... Read more

    $19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Who, What, Why of Zoology

    The Incredible Science of the Animal Kingdom

    by Jules Howard ...
    Illustrated by Lucy Letherland ...
    What's your favorite animal fact? Have you ever wondered who discovered it in the first place? Chances are, it was a zoologist!Join the scientists uncovering the secrets of the animal kingdom in this funny, fact-packed introduction to zoology. The Who, What, Why of Zoology is an exciting first book on this fascinating field of science. From the deepest oceans to Himalayan valleys, zoologists ... Read more

    $14.99 USD