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Nature and Science August 2019
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Underland: A Deep Time Journey
by Robert Macfarlane
What it is: a lyrical and wide-ranging exploration of the world beneath our feet from tunnels and caves to catacombs and burial chambers to underground vaults and bunkers.
Why you might like it: Nature writer Robert Macfarlane embarks on a journey both literal and metaphorical, connecting real-world observations to representations of the underworld in mythology, art, and literature.
Want a taste? "Into the underland we have long placed that which we fear and wish to lose, and that which we love and wish to save."
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Origins : how Earth's history shaped human history
by Lewis Dartnell
A science professor discusses how the earth itself helped shape the history of the human species, explaining how mountainous terrain led to Greek democracy and how atmospheric patterns shaped the progress of exploration and colonization.
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Buzz, sting, bite : why we need insects
by Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson
An enthusiastic, witty, and informative introduction to the world of insects explains why we—and the planet we inhabit—could not survive without them.
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Moonbound : Apollo 11 and the dream of spaceflight
by Jonathan Fetter-Vorm
Marking the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, this illustrated exploration depicts the path that brought us to July 1969, from the earliest sky observers and the descriptions of Galileo to Nazi atrocities and Soviet intrigues.
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Archaeology from space : how the future shapes our past
by Sarah H Parcak
The National Geographic Fellow and TED Prize winner tours the modern world of satellite-driven "space archaeology" and its role in significantly advancing human discoveries and understandings about the ancient world.
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Bushcraft illustrated : a visual guide
by Dave Canterbury
The co-owner and supervising instructor at the Pathfinder School, which USA Today named as one of the Top 12 Survival Schools in the US, provides all the essential tools and skills for an awesome wilderness adventure.
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Apollo's legacy : perspectives on the moon landings
by Roger D Launius
A space historian explores the many-faceted stories told about the meaning of the Apollo program and how it forever altered American society, and weaves in stories from important moments in Apollo’s history to draw readers into his analysis.
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Wayfinding: The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the World
by M.R. O'Connor
What it is: a multidisciplinary examination of wayfinding, which includes spatial orientation, navigation, perception, and culturally specific practices of interacting with one's environment.
What else it is: a thought-provoking book that frames maps, compasses, and other navigation technologies as tools of European imperialism.
Read it for: the author's interactions with experts in traditional navigation from the Arctic, Australia, and the South Pacific.
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The weather machine : a journey inside the forecast
by Andrew Blum
The author of Tubes presents a lively tour through the global network that predicts weather, the work of cutting-edge forecasters and what weather technology reveals about our planet and its climate.
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Rail-trails Illinois, Indiana & Ohio : The Definitive Guide to the Region's Top Multiuse Trails
by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Across the country, more than 1600 unused railroad corridors have been converted to level, public, multiuse trails, where people can enjoy a fitness run, a leisurely bike ride, or a stroll with the family. In this updated guide in the popular series, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancypresents the finest rail-trails plus other great multiuse trails in three Midwestern states. Rail-Trails Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio covers more than 70 trails in the region.
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Down from the Mountain: The Life and Death of a Grizzly Bear
by Bryce Andrews
Who is she? Millie, a 500-pound grizzly sow (and mother of two cubs) from Montana's Mission Valley.
What does she want? Corn! Montana's grizzly bear population is addicted to the crop, which lures them from their isolated habitats into more populous areas, resulting in conflicts with local farmers.
You might also like: Nate Blakeslee's American Wolf, which similarly explores tensions between humans and wildlife by recounting the life and death of a charismatic animal.
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...and more! Contact your librarian for more great books! |
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