Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Georgia

A Rebellion in the West

Given unprecedented access to those participating in the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, a journalist reveals how politics and uncompromising religious belief divided communities.

Chosen Country

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#hardcover #animals #wildlife #nonfiction #animal #sheep #american #nature #natural #wild 

Oregon

Wild Families Littlebook

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New York

Cougars

Nature's Children

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A Photographic Fantasy

Forest animals, awakened by the birds' warning that there is a stranger in the woods, set out to discover if there is danger and find, instead, a wonderful surprise.

Stranger in the Woods

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New Jersey

The Adventures of an Exotic Animal Doctor (or, What Friends Feathered, Furred, and Scaled Have Taught Me about Life and Love)

Whether it's an umbrella cockatoo who's not eating, a depressed chinchilla, a pregnant potbellied pig, or a ferret possibly needing surgery, exotic animal vet Laurie Hess is at the front lines with some remarkable pets-and their equally eccentric, dedicated, and sometimes demanding owners. Following a week in Dr. Hess's life as she tries to uncover the source of an unknown ailment killing some of her most vulnerable patients, Unlikely Companions is an
All Creatures Great and Small with a mysterious twist that includes a special message about managing our most important relationships-those with our friends, coworkers, children, spouses, and ourselves.

"Dr. Hess takes everyday as it comes and treats whatever enters her office with compassion, and knowledge, and sometimes even humor."
-Martha Stewart


Unlikely Companions

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#hardcover #animals #nature #science #study #wildlife 

Colorado

The Origins of Right and Wrong in Humans and Other Animals

To observe a dog's guilty look, to witness a gorilla's self-sacrifice for a wounded mate, to watch an elephant herd's communal effort on behalf of a stranded calf - to catch animals in certain acts is to wonder what moves them. Might there be a code of ethics in the animal kingdom? Must an animal be human to be humane? In this book, a scientist takes on those who have declared ethics uniquely human. Making a case for a morality grounded in biology, he shows that ethical behaviour, in humans and animals alike, is as much a matter of evolution as any other trait.

Good Natured

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Retired school library book. Previous owner’s information has been blackened out on the inside of the front and back covers. Interior pages are in excellent condition.

Missouri

Animal Families

Our Amazing Animal Friends

#hardcover #sharks #nature #wildlife #ocean #predator #nonfiction #jaws #benchley

True Stories and Lessons about the Sea

The author of Jaws shares his experiences with and knowledge of the many types of sharks and other dangerous sea creatures, providing informed advice on how to be smart and stay safe in the ocean, and how to survive if danger suddenly strikes. 100,000 first printing.

Shark Trouble

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#canadianrockies #canada #rockies #guide #nationalparks #wildlife #travel #maps #photographs

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Maryland

Informative and visually exciting, this is the new, revised edition of the worlds best-selling guide to the Canadian Rockies. Whether youre planning your trip, looking for a perfect road guide, or searching for a lasting and complete record of your journey, this is the book for you. Graeme Pole is the author of many other best-selling books from Altitude Publishing, including Classic Hikes in the Canadian Rockies, Walks and Easy Hikes in the Canadian Rockies, and David Thompson: The Epic Expeditions of a Great Canadian Explorer.

Canadian Rockies

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#hardcover #crimefiction #thriller #wildlife #zoo #trafficking 

North Dakota

﻿When rhino poachers kill two of his fellow rangers in Kruger Park, South African Defense Force veteran Cobus Venter reaches his breaking point. Quitting his job, he embarks on a vigilante mission to take down the animal-trafficking syndicate from the inside. Meanwhile, in Florida, insurance investigator Randall Knight is called to a private roadside zoo, where a new tiger cub of suspect lineage brought a virus that wiped out all the zoo's tigers. The disease is just one species jump away from erupting into a deadly global human pandemic. What starts as a simple insurance claim leads Knight to discover a shocking new evolution in the business of illicit animal trafficking. Both men's journeys take them from the darkest corners of Southeast Asia to the VIP gambling rooms of Macau, where they must stay alive long enough to stop a vicious international triad from ending wildlife as we know it.

Animals is set in the world of global animal trafficking and follows converging story lines into a dark maze of corruption and organized crime, and through the journeys of the main characters, the novel explores the factors driving the exploitation and ruin of the natural world.

Though the story is fiction, the characters, locations, and plot points are almost entirely rooted in fact. They are the product of hundreds of conversations with everyone from Jane Goodall to the CIA, to Damien Mander (an ex-mercenary turned animal activist). To experience the issue firsthand, Will Staples took a month-long research trip spanning three continents and seven countries. The journey was a profoundly transformative, life-altering experience.

The author's goal with this novel is to expose this issue to as many people as possible. To that end, all his income from this book will be donated to nonprofit organizations dedicated to protecting wildlife.

Animals

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barely any shelf wear, basically new condition 

A season-by-season reference on North America's most thrilling wild animals.

In this book, renowned wildlife photographer Dave Taylor presents 300 full-color images of North American predators in their natural habitats. He offers interesting notes on each animal: its behavior, the role it plays in its ecosystem and where and when it can best be observed.

Taylor pays special attention to the most interesting North American predators, recording the day-to-day life of both the hunter and its prey.

Predators include:

 * Wolf
 * Coyote
 * Red fox
 * Otter
 * Mink
 * Badger
 * Grizzly bear
 * Black bear
 * Polar bear
 * Cougar
 * Bobcat
 * Lynx
 * Ocelot
 * Dolphin
 * Great blue heron
 * Bald eagle
 * Great horned owl
 * American alligator.

Prey include:

 * Bison
 * Musk ox
 * White-tailed deer
 * Elk
 * Bighorn sheep
 * Moose
 * Pika
 * Prairie dog.

Predators of North America is the fascinating story of these animals over a calendar year, providing photographers, naturalists, conservationists and hunters a guide to viewing species-specific seasonal events.

Predators of North America

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#paperback #gorillas #icanread #wildlife #conservation

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania





Amazing Gorillas! is the third paperback title in this exciting series of non-fiction I Can Read Books that features kids' favorite animals and spectacular photographs from the Wildlife Conservation Society, one of the world's oldest and most respected wildlife conservation organizations. The series explores the amazing animals that share our world and how we can help them survive.

The exceptional writing and design of the I Can Read Books--paired with WCS's global research and conservation efforts, educational programs, and stunning photographs--make this a standout series for children, caretakers, and teachers! This is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Amazing Gorillas!

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#paperback #animals #facts #teaching #learning #fish #underseacreatures #whales #ocean #wildlife 

Michigan

Extreme Encounters with Aquatic Beasts

Undersea Creatures

#hardcover #hunting #nonfiction #whitetails #deer #nature #wildlife

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Wisconsin

Two books on Whitetail Deer

-- Shows where to find 30 different subspecies.-- Explains how to fool a deer's eyes, nose and ears.

Understanding Whitetails

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Stephen W. Kress

Roger Tory Peterson

Birds are the most visible and familiar form of wildlife, fascinating millions with their brilliant colors, varied songs, and entertaining behavior. By planting certain carefully selected trees and shrubs, you can create an attractive landscape that will encourage a wide variety of birds to visit your backyard, whether you have acres of land or just a small garden.
The National Audubon Society's Bird Garden provides a fully illustrated guide to garden birds, and the plants that will attract them, all conveniently organized into five geographic regions. Here is complete information concerning the nest, the song, and the food preferences of 100 familiar garden birds. Descriptions and lists of more than 300 trees, shrubs, and other plants explain their growth habits and cultural preferences, their hardiness, and the birds that rely on them for food or cover.
Birds are often attracted to the garden by nestboxes and platforms, feeders, dust baths, and water sources. These features are described and illustrated, with clear, concise directions for construction.

Birds are the most visible and familiar form of wildlife, fascinating millions with their brilliant colors, varied songs, and entertaining behavior. By planting certain carefully selected trees and shrubs, you can create an attractive landscape that will encourage a wide variety of birds to visit your backyard, whether you have acres of land or just a small garden. The National Audubon Society's Bird Garden provides a fully illustrated guide to garden birds, and the plants that will attract them, all conveniently organized into five geographic regions. Here is complete information concerning the nest, the song, and the food preferences of 100 familiar garden birds. Descriptions and lists of more than 300 trees, shrubs, and other plants explain their growth habits and cultural preferences, their hardiness, and the birds that rely on them for food or cover. Birds are often attracted to the garden by nestboxes and platforms, feeders, dust baths, and water sources. These features are described and illustrated, with clear, concise directions for construction.

The Bird Garden

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#hardcover #animals #liftflap #beautiful #children #kids #jungle #wildlife

Cover has rip. Inside is beautiful!

Lift the flaps and discover rain forest animal friends!

Illustrated by award-winning wildlife artist Maurice Pledger, Lift and Learn: In the Jungle is a colorful introduction to the world's rain forests and their many inhabitants. Journey through the jungle on a learning adventure with a host of animal friends, and lift the flaps for adorable surprises on every page!

In the Jungle

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Kaitlyn DiPerna

Texas

Create Your Own Framed Play-scene

Take a walk on the wild side with Smithsonian Sticker Creations: Wildlife.

What is the fastest creature in the world? How do animals communicate? What is the difference between monkeys and apes? Learn the answers to these questions and more in Smithsonian Sticker Creations: Wildlife. This fun and innovative format includes a 64-page activity book, 5 oversized dimensional stickers, and more than 175 reusable stickers. After reading about their favorite wild animals, kids can pull out the removable frame to create their own animal scene with the deluxe stickers and reusable paper stickers. With interesting information and a new activity on each page, aspiring zoologists will discover the fascinating world of animals in this hands-on adventure.

Smithsonian Sticker Creations: Wildlife

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Alaska

Don't believe in interspecies communication? Grayson, author [Lynne] Cox's moving memoir about the lost baby whale she encountered when she was 17, just might change your mind.--PeopleIt was the dark of early morning; seventeen-year-old Lynne Cox was swimming her last half mile back to the pier after a long workout when she became aware that something was swimming with her. The ocean was charged with energy as if a squall was moving in; whatever it was felt large enough to be a white shark coursing beneath her body. In fact, it was a baby gray whale. Lynne quickly realized that if she swam back to the pier, the young calf would follow her to shore and die from collapsed lungs. On the other hand, if Lynne didn't find the mother whale, the baby would suffer from dehydration and starve to death. Something so enormous -- the mother whale would be at least fifty feet long -- suddenly seemed very small in the vast Pacific Ocean. The International Swimming Hall of Famer and award-winning author shares her story -- part mystery, part magical tale -- "a celebration of the natural world in all its glory, and the deep and lasting effect it can have on us humans if only we pause to notice" (John Grogan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Marely and Me).

Grayson

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The World Book Encyclopedia of Science Vol. 6

The Animal World

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#hardcover #animals #birds #parrots #birding #ornothology #birdwatching #sanfrancisco #audobon #wildlife 

A Love Story... with Wings

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hillis the inspiring story of how one man found his life’s work—and true love—among a gang of wild parrots roosting in one of America’s most picturesque urban settings. Mark Bittner was down on his luck. He’d gone to San Francisco at the age of twenty-one to take a stab at a music career, but he hadn’t had much success. After many years as an odd-jobber in the area, he accepted work as a housekeeper for an elderly woman. The gig came with a rent-free studio apartment on the city’s famed Telegraph Hill, which had somehow become home to a flock of brilliantly colored wild parrots. In this unforgettable story, Bittner recounts how he became fascinated by the birds and made up his mind to get to know them and gain their trust. He succeeds to such a degree that he becomes the local wild parrot expert and a tourist attraction. People can’t help gawking at the man who, during daily feedings, stands with parrots perched along both arms and atop his head. When a documentary filmmaker comes along to capture the phenomenon on film, the story takes a surprising turn, and Bittner’s life truly takes flight.

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill

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#paperback #snakes #leveltworead #wildlife #nonfiction #reptiles

Amazing Snakes! is the latest paperback in our award-winning series of I Can Read Books that features kids' favorite animals and full-color photos from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), one of the world's most esteemed wildlife conservation organizations. The exceptional writing and design of the I Can Read Books--paired with WCS's global research and conservation efforts, educational programs, and stunning photographs--make this a standout series. Amazing Tigers! received an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award.

Amazing Snakes!

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#hardcover #animals #nature #nonfiction #wildlife 

And Other Figments of the Classifying Imagination

Cats is 'dogs', and rabbits is 'dogs', and so's parrots; but this 'ere 'tortis' is a insect, a porter explains to an astonished traveler in a 19th-century Punch cartoon. Railways were not the only British institution to schematize the world. This book aims to capture the fervor of the Victorian age for classifying and categorizing every new specimen, plant or animal, that British explorers and soldiers and sailors brought home. As she depicts a whole complex of competing groups deploying rival schemes and nomenclatures, Harriet Ritvo shows us a society drawing and redrawing its own boundaries and ultimately identifying itself.

The Platypus and the Mermaid

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#hardcover #wildlife #animals #encyclopedia 288 pages. Great reference for the whole family. There's a little rip in the cover.

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James Pogue

Chosen Country

James Kahnweiler (Editor); JoAnne Johnson (Editor)

Wild Families Littlebook

Katherine Grier

Nature's Children

Carl R. Sams (Photographer); Jean Stoick (Photographer); Carl R. Sams (Photographer)

Stranger in the Woods

Laurie Hess

Unlikely Companions

Frans De Waal

Good Natured

National Geographic Society

Animal Families

National Geographic Society

Our Amazing Animal Friends

Peter Benchley

Shark Trouble

Graeme Pole

Canadian Rockies

Will Staples

Animals

Dave Taylor

Predators of North America

Sarah L. Thomson

Amazing Gorillas!

Kingdom

Undersea Creatures

David Samuel

Understanding Whitetails

Stephen W. Kress; Roger Tory Peterson

The Bird Garden

Maurice Pledger (Illustrator); A. J. Wood

In the Jungle

Kaitlyn DiPerna

Smithsonian Sticker Creations: Wildlife

Lynne Cox

Grayson

World Book, Inc. Staff; Verlagsgruppe Bertelsmann International Staff (Editor)

The Animal World

Mark Bittner

The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill

Sarah L. Thomson

Amazing Snakes!

Harriet Ritvo

The Platypus and the Mermaid

Weldon Owen

Concise Encyclopedia of Wildlife