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The Hidden Kingdom of Fungi: Exploring the Microscopic World in Our Forests, Homes, and Bodies

Keith A Seifert - Greystone Books
Format: Hardcover

"If you are interested in mushrooms, like so many people are these days, but want to delve deeper than the headlines, this is the book for you." - Eugenia Bone, author of Mycophilia and former president of the New York Mycological SocietyEven though we can't always see them,...
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Foraging: Explore Nature's Bounty and Turn Your Foraged Finds Into Flavorful Feasts (Outdoor Adventure Guide)

Mark Vorderbruggen - Alpha
Format: Paperback

Examine your world to find fresh and tasty wild foods!Stumbling upon plump wild berries on a hike or discovering succulent fresh mushrooms on the forest floor can be a welcome surprise. Turn up these happy accidents to a whole new level with the only guide on foraging you'll ever need!...
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The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us

Stephen Brusatte - ‎Mariner Books
Format: Hardcover

New from the author of acclaimed bestseller The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs ("A masterpiece of science writing" - Washington Post) and "one of the stars of modern paleontology" (National Geographic) , a sweeping and revelatory history of mammals, illuminating...
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Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us

Emma Loewe - HarperOne
Format: Hardcover

Discover the new science and ancient wisdom on why nature makes us healthier and happier in body and soul from the co-author of The Spirit Almanac and mindbodygreen's Senior Sustainability Editor.For centuries, we have known that getting outside is good for us. Yet we have become increasingly...
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This Is a Book for People Who Love Birds

DANIELLE BELLENY - ‎Running Press Adult
Format: Hardcover

Full of bird watching basics, fun facts, and illustrated species profiles, This Is a Book for People Who Love Birds is a joyful celebration of our feathered friends!For seasoned spotters and backyard hobbyists alike, this charming guide offers an accessible look at the irresistible world...
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Forest School for Grown-Ups

RICHARD IRVINE - ‎Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

From starting a fire to foraging for food, basket making to making a bird feeder, tree hugging and cloud scrying, this beautifully designed forest almanac is a treasure for anyone who loves the outdoors.Forest schools for kids originated in Scandinavia as outdoor play-based learning groups,...
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Forest Walking: Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America

Peter Wohlleben - ‎Greystone Books
Format: Paperback

Awaken your senses and learn how to be a forest detective - with Peter Wohlleben, New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees."This book will fast-track you into the joys of spending time amongst the trees." - Tristan Gooley, author of The Lost Art of Reading...
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Mosses of the Northern Forest: A Photographic Guide (The Northern Forest Atlas Guides)

Jerry Jenkins - Comstock Publishing Associates
Format: Paperback

The Northern Forest Region lies between the oak forests of the eastern United States and the boreal forests of eastern Canada. It is, collectively, one of the largest and most continuous temperate forests left in the world and, like much of the biosphere, it is at risk. This guide is an essential...
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Shells

DK - ‎DK; Annotated edition
Format: Paperback

The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 species of seashells from around the world. Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to seashells of the world. Packed with more than 600 full-color...
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Outdoor Kids in an Inside World: Getting Your Family Out of the House and Radically Engaged with Nature

Steven Rinella - Random House
Format: Hardcover

The indispensable case for parenting tough, curious, and competent kids who feel at home in the outdoors, from the New York Times bestselling author and host of the TV series and podcast MeatEaterIn the era of screens and devices, the average American spends 90 percent of their time indoors,...
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