"A departure from previous Burroughs anthologies, this volume celebrates the surprising range of the writing of John Burroughs -- religion, philosophy, literature, conservation, and farming. In doing so, it emphasizes the process of the literary naturalist, specifically the lively connection the author makes between perceiving nature and how perception permeates all aspects of life experiences"-- Book jacket.

"Essays and excerpts that highlight the spiritual, literary, and political daring so crucial to Matthiessen's vision"--Page 4 of cover

Life on earth has existed for 500 million years. In that time, the evolution and natural selection of species has formed a diversity of life rich in incredible methods of survival, reproduction, and adaption. From penis worms, which existed 508 million years ago, to threatened species such as the white rhino, this beautifully illustrated book takes the reader on a journey through natural history and shows the richness of animal life on our planet...

Practical suggestions for the realistic depiction of natural subjects. Includes step-by-step demonstrations using a variety of media. Over 400 illustrations.

Join a team of scientists and adventurers as they explore the wonders of the planet. Learn how time and nature have created some of the planet's most visually stunning spectacles. Includes Grand Canyon, Great Barrier Reef, Sahara Desert, and more.

"The Mississippi River is an American icon, yet few of us really understand the river's fundamental essence--its natural world. One quarter of North American fish species are native to the Mississippi. Over three hundred species of birds migrate along the Mississippi River. The river's wetlands, prairies, and bluffs support mammals and insects. Diverse plant communities thrive because of the river. From its beginnings in northern Minnesota down to...

Curious which creatures ruled when dinosaurs roamed the Earth? Get ready to meet the record-setters, including the biggest, smallest, smartest, weirdest, deadliest, most notorious, and most mysterious of all time. You'll find fantastic firsts, including the first dinosaur fossils found and the first dinos in space. And you'll meet other rad, remarkable creatures that lived before, after, and alongside them.

Various plants and animals are presented in a simple nature book that captures the diversity of life in a typical neighborhood throughout the seasons of the year.

Can corals build worlds? Do rattlesnakes enchant? What is a raccoon, and what might it know? Animals and the questions they raised thwarted human efforts to master nature during the so-called Enlightenment--a historical moment when rigid classification pervaded the study of natural history, people traded in people, and imperial avarice wrapped its tentacles around the globe. Whitney Barlow Robles makes animals the unruly protagonists of eighteenth-century...