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50 Great Myths of Human Evolution uses common misconceptions to explore basic theory and research in human evolution and strengthen critical thinking skills for lay readers and students.

Here is a completely revised, full-color second edition of the established go-to source for equestrian information.

Birding in the Pacific Northwest has never been easier!Birds of the Pacific Northwest describes and illustrates more than 400 bird species commonly encountered in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Bri

Did you know there are zombie bugs that not only eat other bugs but also inhabit and control their bodies' There's even a wasp that delivers a perfectly-placed sting in a cockroach's

History, literature, and botany meet in this charming tour of how humans have relied on plants to nourish, shelter, heal, clothe, and even entertain us.

Best-selling author Melissa Caughey knows that backyard chickens are like any favorite pet - fun to spend time with and fascinating to observe.

"An effervescent work, brimming with tales and confounding ideas carried in the 'epic poem in our cells.'"-Guardian In our unique genomes, every one of us carries the story of our species-births, d

"For those inclined to solve mysteries written into the landscape, this author's lead is one they'll want to follow."-The Wall Street Journal When most of us go for a walk, a si

Math rocks! At least it does in the gifted hands of Sean Connolly, who blends middle school math with fantasy to create an exciting adventure in problem-solving.

Everyone wonders what it's really like in space, but very few of us have ever had the chance to experience it firsthand.

This magnificent volume offers a rich visual tour of the planets in our solar system.

From the best-selling author of E=mc2, a brisk, accessible biography of Albert Einstein that reveals the genius and hubris of the titan of modern physicsWidely considered the greatest genius of all

In July of 2015 a robotic spacecraft reached Pluto after a nine-and-half-year journey. New Horizons is the first spacecraft mission to Pluto and revealed its five moons as never before seen.

A trailblazing biologist grapples with her role in the biggest scientific discovery of our era: a cheap, easy way of rewriting genetic code, with nearly limitless promise and peril.

Nothing fascinates us more than explorations of human origins, and nobody tells the story better than Ian Tattersall.