"From leading zoologist Arik Kershenbaum, a delightful and groundbreaking exploration of animal communication and its true meaning Animal communication has forever seemed intelligible. We are surrounded by animals and the cacophony of sounds that they make-from the chirping of songbirds to the growls of lions on the savanna-but we have yet to fully understand why animals communicate the way they do. What are they saying? This is only part of the mystery....

A reproductive biologist and popular science writer shows how categorization has shaped our view of the natural world, in this fascinating book that unveils wild truths and even wilder myths about animals, as perpetrated by zoologists, revealing how much more there is to learn -- and unlearn.

"Here are 24 amazing tales that, taken together, tell what might be called "The Story of Ohio." Tales from long ago: the Ice Age, the Moundbuilders, the Shawnee, pioneers, the Civil War. Tales of the Amish, Lake Erie, the Ohio River, zoos, parks and farms. Some are funny, some are sad. Some are scary, some are inspiring. All are entertaining and told as only Rick Sowash can tell them"--Back cover

"Meet these carrion-eating birds of prey. This book explores vultures appearance, habitats, and behaviors, including the distinctions between New World and Old World vultures. A folk talk explains why these raptors are bald"--

Ocean Souls is an emotive documentary about cetaceans. It highlights new science and discovers that there is an intelligence beneath the waves that closely mirrors our own. Join us as we explore the remarkable lives of these magnificent ocean souls.

Nature writer Marianne Taylor guides readers through the development of life on earth, from the first living cells to the astonishing diversity we see in species today. Journeying from the invertebrates, including spiders, crustaceans and insects, to fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, this fascinating book explores the animal kingdom is all its oddity and splendour. Feature spreads give a deeper focus on themes such as coral reefs, the...

"Do animals really eat bones and bodies? They sure do! Full-color photography and funny facts will engage young readers in learning about the biological processes of living things"--

"Do animals really eat garbage and trash? They sure do! Full-color photography and funny facts will engage young readers in learning about the biological processes of living things"--

Kestrel's Eye is unlike any nature film you've ever seen. Filmed over several years, it is a wonder-filled portrait of a family of kestrels (European falcons) who live in a church tower above a small Swedish town. The amazing cinematography, nominated for a Swedish Oscar, captures the intimacy of the birds' lives and creates an "utterly mesmerizing and startlingly original film." (Merrimack Valley Sunday)

Did you know there are five kinds of barking? Professor Donaldson examines the reasons dogs bark and provides suggestions to train your dog out of this behavior. She also explains why this is one of the more frustrating areas to train, but by understanding the motivation for barking and applying consistent methods, you can more effectively and efficiently learn to work with ways to stop it.