Who Owns the Moon? : In Defence of Humanity's Common Interests in Space by A. C. Grayling
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Category: Nature and Science
Silicon for microchips; manganese for batteries; titanium for missiles. The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth's supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world's superpowers and wealthiest corporations have turned their eyes to the stars. As this new Space Ra ...Show more
Field Guide to the Birds of Australia - 8th Edition by Nicolas Day, Ken Simpson
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Category: Nature and Science | Reading Level: very good
Since it was first published in 1984, Simpson & Day's Field Guide to the Birds of Australiahas been one of the most - if not themost - respected bird guide in the country. It has sold over 500 000 copies. The guide contains 132 superb full-colour plates showing all Australian bird species; key point ...Show more
Metazoa: Animal Life and the Birth of the Mind by Peter Godfrey-Smith
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Category: Nature and Science
"Enthralling . . . breathtaking . . . Metazoa brings an extraordinary and astute look at our own mind's essential link to the animal world." --The New York Times Book Review(Editors' Choice)"A great book . . . [Godfrey-Smith is] brilliant at describing just what he sees, the patterns of behaviour of the ...Show more
Sea Mammals by Annalisa Berta
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Category: Nature and Science
A richly illustrated introduction to the world’s living and extinct sea mammals.From the gregarious sea otter and playful dolphins to the sociable narwhal and iconic polar bear, sea mammals are a large, diverse, and increasingly precious group. In this book, Annalisa Berta, a leading expert on sea mamma ...Show more
Shells - A Natural and Cultural History by Fabio Moretzsohn
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Category: Nature and Science
A stunningly illustrated scientific and cultural history of shells. Shells have captivated humans from the dawn of time: the earliest known artwork was made on a shell. As well as containers for food, shells have been used as tools, jewellery and decorations for dwellings, and to bring good luck or to w ...Show more
Silk and Venom: The incredible lives of spiders by James O'Hanlon
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Category: Nature and Science
There are more than 50 000 species of spiders. They surround us in our daily lives and, contrary to popular belief, the vast majority are completely harmless to humans.In Silk & Venom, James O’Hanlon takes us from his backyard to all corners of the globe (and even outer space!) to explore these fasc ...Show more
Smoke And Ashes: Opium's Hidden Histories by Amitav Ghosh
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Category: Nature and Science
When Amitav Ghosh began the research for his monumental cycle of novels, The Ibis Trilogy, ten years ago, he was startled to find how the lives of the 19th century sailors and soldiers he wrote of were dictated not only by the currents of the Indian Ocean, but also by the precious commodity carried in e ...Show more
Australian Geographic A Naturalist's Guide to the Lizards of Australia by Scott Eipper, Tyese Eipper
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Category: Nature and Science | Series: Naturalists' Guides
Featuring 280 of Australia’s most beautiful, unusual and commonly encountered lizard species, this lavishly illustrated guide provides a thorough introduction to the land of the lizard. Featuring 280 of Australia’s most beautiful, unusual and commonly encountered lizard species, this lavishly illustrate ...Show more
Other Minds: The Octopus and the Evolution of Intelligent Life by Peter Godfrey-Smith
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Category: Nature and Science | Reading Level: very good
'Brilliant' GuardianWaterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month (March) SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2017 ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE What if intelligent life on Earth evolved not once, but twice? The octopus is the closest we will come to meeting an intelligent alien. What can we learn from the encounter? ...Show more
21 Lessons for the 21st Century: 'Truly mind-expanding... Ultra-topical' Guardian by Yuval Noah Harari
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Category: Nature and Science | Reading Level: very good
Sapiens showed us where we came from. Homo Deus looked to the future. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century explores the present. How can we protect ourselves from nuclear war, ecological cataclysms and technological disruptions? What can we do about the epidemic of fake news or the threat of terrorism? What ...Show more
Reed Concise Gd-Lizards of Australia: Reed Concise Guide by Wilson Steve
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Category: Nature and Science | Series: Reed Concise Guide
There are more then 800 species of lizards in Australia, and that number grows each year. Lizards live virtually everywhere, from parks and gardens in our towns and cities to peaks of the highest mountains and plains. And some thrive in the harshest conditions. It may be diminutive in size but it punche ...Show more
The Ultimate Pet Handbook: An essential guide for young people with a passion for pets by Ben Dessen
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Category: Nature and Science
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