природа и животные
Заповедники России
Сергей Афонькин
Под заповедники в нашей стране отведено более 33 миллионов гектаров. Вроде бы много. Однако заповедные земли России составляют всего около полутора процентов ее территории. Эти особые «островки» нетронутой природы позволяют сохранить живой мир...
Деревья
Сергей Афонькин
Трудно представить нашу жизнь без деревьев. Их называют легкими планеты, потому что они вырабатывают кислород. Чуть ли не каждый второй предмет в нашем быту сделан из дерева. А какое наслаждение прогуляться по осеннему лесу! Прочти эту богато...
Жизнь в соленой воде
М. Д. Махлин
Если взглянуть на нашу землю из космоса, то мы увидим, что это совсем не земля, а вода – Мировой океан. На Мировой океан приходится 73 % поверхности планеты, а на сушу всего 27 %. Мировой океан состоит из пяти водных гигантов: кроме самого...
В морях и океанах
Сергей Афонькин
Море – колыбель жизни на нашей планете. В море возникли первые организмы – бактерии и одноклеточные существа. В море появились многоклеточные создания природы – губки, медузы, черви. Более 400 миллионов лет назад именно из моря животные начали...
Жуки и другие удивительные насекомые
Сергей Афонькин
Люди порой думают, что человек является главным результатом эволюции на планете Земля. Многие зоологи считают, что это не так. Ближайшие родственники человека – обезьяны – немногочисленны и занимают на нашей планете весьма скромное место. Без...
Акулы и скаты
Юлия Дунаева
Слово «акула» стало нарицательным. Если мы называем кого-то акулой, то тем самым хотим подчеркнуть его неумеренные аппетиты, его жестокость, жадность. И действительно, акула своими повадками дает все основания, чтобы относиться к ней как к...
Птицы
Юлия Дунаева
Как вы думаете, чем отличаются птицы от зверей? Да, конечно, у птиц есть крылья, и они могут летать, а звери, в основном, нет. А еще у птиц есть клюв, и они клюют, а у зверей – зубы, и они кусают. Но есть и еще одно важное отличие, о котором...
Животные из Красной книги России
Юлия Дунаева
В книге представлена информация о животных, занесенных в Красную книгу России.
Динозавры
Сергей Панков
Эта книга откроет перед тобой мир грозных ящеров, населявших нашу планету миллионы лет назад. Доступная и занимательная информация, красочные иллюстрации позволят лучше усвоить материал школьной программы.
Дельфины и киты
Юлия Дунаева
Киты, дельфины и человек относятся к одному классу животных – к млекопитающим. Наше родство с ними, конечно, не такое близкое, как с приматами, но все же – родство. Киты и дельфины гораздо ближе к человеку, чем птицы или лягушки, не говоря уж о...
Птицы
Алиса Ткачёва
Книга «Птицы» расскажет ребёнку об удивительных пернатых нашей страны. Какие птицы живут в городе, а какие в лесу? Кто улетает зимой в тёплые края, а кто остаётся? Чем питаются птицы и как самостоятельно смастерить кормушку для них? Иллюстрации...
Заметки старого пчеловода
Владимир Михайлович Ильиных
Любопытные, забавные, поучительные случаи из моей практики. Рецепты лекарств на основе продуктов пчеловодства.
La Chance D'?tre Allergiques ?
Carmine Cavaliere
L'objectif de ce livre est d'aider les patients atteints d'allergies ? mieux supporteur les sympt?mes de cette pathologies, ?galement d'un point de vue psychologique.
Marine Genetic Resources 1
Bleuenn Guilloux
Advances in research and development reveal the immense diversity and potential of marine genetic resources. Under international law, no specific regime applies to these complex and paradoxical objects of use. The Law of the Sea Convention sets...
Fishes in Lagoons and Estuaries in the Mediterranean. Diversity, Bioecology and Exploitation
Jean-Pierre Quignard
Lagoons and estuaries are transition spaces between earth and sea. Beyond their expanse, geographic repartition, geomorphological, hydroclimatic and ecobiological diversity and biodiversity, they play an important role in regional economies and...
The Wildlife-friendly Garden
Michael Chinery
Full of helpful expert advice and many practical projects, this ebook edition of the successful hardback is a fascinating illustrated guide to encouraging wildlife into your garden, whether you live in the town or the country.Our gardens have...
The Unexpected Genius of Pigs
Matt Whyman
We often consider dogs to be our enduring sidekicks but the truth is domestic pigs have played a role in our lives for nearly as long.Pigs are highly social and smart. They like to play. They’re inventive, crafty and belligerent – and incredibly...
The Tree Climber’s Guide
Jack Cooke
‘After I finished this book I alarmed my family by going into the garden and climbing the apple tree.’ – Damian Whitworth, The Times‘One of the publishing sensations of the year … For anyone who has ever felt a little overwhelmed in a big city,...
The Times A Year in Nature Notes
Derwent May
A day-by-day account of Britain's wildlife seen through the eyes of leading Times columnist, Derwent May'Rooks are back round the nests in their tree-top rookeries. Many pairs have returned to the battered nests they used last year, and are...
The Salmon: The Extraordinary Story of the King of Fish
Michael Wigan
‘Sometimes the river was too high to see the fish pairs well, sometimes the wind shook up the surface too much to get a clear view. […] You know if they have already spawned and buried their eggs in the gravel because hit by the light they run,...
The Salmon: The Extraordinary Story of the King of Fish
Michael Wigan
‘Sometimes the river was too high to see the fish pairs well, sometimes the wind shook up the surface too much to get a clear view. […] You know if they have already spawned and buried their eggs in the gravel because hit by the light they run,...
The Homing Instinct: Meaning and Mystery in Animal Migration
Bernd Heinrich
The story and science of how animals find their way home.Home is the place we long for most, when we feel we have travelled too far, for too long. Since boyhood, acclaimed scientist and author Bernd Heinrich has returned every year to a beloved...
The End of the End of the Earth
Джонатан Франзен
A sharp and provocative new essay collection from the award-winning author of Freedom and The CorrectionsIn The End of the End of the Earth, which gathers essays and speeches written mostly in the past five years, Jonathan Franzen returns with...
The Wolf Within: The Astonishing Evolution of the Wolf into Man’s Best Friend
Professor Bryan Sykes
The genetic history of the dog is a sensational example of the co-evolution of two species, man and wolf, to each other’s mutual benefit. But how did this ancient partnership begin? To answer this question, Professor Bryan Sykes identifies...
The Hidden Life of Trees: The International Bestseller – What They Feel, How They Communicate
Peter Wohlleben
How do trees live? Do they feel pain, or have awareness of their surroundings? Research is now suggesting trees are capable of much more than we have ever known. In The Hidden Life of Trees, forester Peter Wohlleben puts groundbreaking...
The God Species: How Humans Really Can Save the Planet...
Mark Lynas
Originally published as The God Species: How the Planet Can Survive the Age of HumansThe green movement has got it very wrong.Nature no longer controls our planet – it is humanity, ‘the god species’, that must save the environment we have...
Nature’s Babies
Mike Dilger
There are few things more endearing than baby animals, but their charm belies their struggle for survival. From frolicking foxes to boisterous bears, lounging lions to zealous zebras, Nature's Babies explores the lives of some of Nature's most...
Life of a Chalkstream
Simon Cooper
Chalkstreams are one of the very few habitats that are nearly exclusive to England. They range far and wide from the famous River Test in Hampshire across eight other counties from Dorset in the west to Yorkshire in the north. Every river is...
Life on Earth
David Attenborough
A new, beautifully illustrated edition of David Attenborough’s groundbreaking Life on Earth.David Attenborough’s unforgettable meeting with gorillas became an iconic moment for millions of television viewers. Life on Earth, the series and...
Extreme Nature
Mark Carwardine
A beautiful and fascinating portrait of the world’s most extreme wildlife, from the sexiest beast to the smelliest plant.The world's most devious plant, the largest flock of birds, the biggest drug user, the most dangerous love-life…here is a...
Extreme Insects
Richard Jones
Insects are the most extreme organisms on Earth and, despite their diminutive size, they wield inordinate power. With the exception of the polar icecaps, every terrestrial ecosystem on earth is colonized by them, and they account for almost...
Curlew Moon
Mary Colwell
‘Focuses a razor light on the plight of one of our most iconic birds. Inspirational!’ Tim BirkheadCurlews are Britain’s largest wading bird, known for their evocative calls which embody wild places; they provoke a range of emotions that many...
Collins Mushroom Miscellany
Patrick Harding
Mushroom collecting is becoming increasingly popular, and while a comprehensive identification guide is essential, the folklore, facts and fables, recipes and stories that have accumulated since ancient times create part of the charm of these...
Birds Britannia
Stephen Moss
Birds and bird lore provide a fascinating window onto our social and cultural history, and can tell us much about our changing relationship with the British landscape, our people and society.We Brits love our birds. They hold a special place in...
Taming the Flood: Rivers, Wetlands and the Centuries-Old Battle Against Flooding
Jeremy Purseglove
In recent years the Somerset Levels suffered from the worst flooding in over twenty years. Inevitably the residents asked for more drainage, more dredging and more money. Flooding in the area has been an issue since it was a marshland, but is...
Springwatch British Wildlife: Accompanies the BBC 2 TV series
Stephen Moss
Springwatch British Wildlife is the perfect year-round countryside introduction to the much-loved wildlife of the popular BBC2 television series.The book guides you through Britain's rich and diverse natural heritage, allowing you to enjoy the...
Six Degrees: Our Future on a Hotter Planet
Mark Lynas
An eye-opening and vital account of the future of our earth and our civilisation if current rates of global warming persist, by the highly acclaimed author of ‘High Tide’.Picture yourself a few decades from now, in a world in which average...
Raptor: A Journey Through Birds
James Lockhart Macdonald
Winner of The Royal Society of Literature Jerwood Award for Non-Fiction in 2011 and the Authors' Foundation Roger Deakin Award in 2011A stunning debut in the tradition of Robert Macfarlane and Helen MacdonaldOf all the birds of the British...
On Nature: Unexpected Ramblings on the British Countryside
Коллектив авторов
A diverse and entertaining collection of writing examining and celebrating the British Countryside, from falconry to foraging and from the musings of a nighttime angler to tips for seasonal drinking.LANDStuart Maconie (Radio 2) on hill walking /...
Forager’s Cocktails: Botanical Mixology with Fresh Ingredients
Amy Zavatto
Craft delicious wild cocktails from foraged and grown ingredientsThe art of foraged, or ‘wild’, cocktails is a growing phenomenon all over the world – from the pop-up bars of London to the farmers’ markets and speakeasies of New York City....
Bird Brain: Over 2,400 Questions to Test Your Bird Knowledge
Коллектив авторов
An ornithological quiz book packed with challenging questions for birders, based on the popular ‘Bird Brain of Britain’ contest at the annual BirdFair.The British Birdwatching Fair, held every August at Rutland Water Nature Reserve, attracts...
Collins Night Sky
Wil Tirion
An introductory guide to navigating your way around the night sky and identifying what you can see on any given night.Designed as a comprehensive introduction for the beginner and those who want to find out more, How to Identify the Night Sky...
Springwatch Unsprung: Why Do Robins Have Red Breasts?
Jo Stevens
Which birds have the most air miles? Are adders born venomous?Springwatch Unsprung brings together all the most-asked questions from the surprise hit BBC 2 TV spin-off of the same name. The heart of the book is what has become the star of the TV...
Bill Oddie’s How to Watch Wildlife
Stephen Moss
A tie-in to the TV series, offering practical advice to beginners wanting to learn more about wildlifeBill Oddie's How to Watch Wildlife is a practical beginner's guide to enjoying the wildlife of Britain. Organised into a calendar of months,...
The Peregrine: 50th Anniversary Edition: Afterword by Robert Macfarlane
Robert MacFarlane
Reissue of J. A. Baker’s extraordinary classic of British nature writing, with an exclusive new afterword by Robert Macfarlane.Despite the association of peregrines with the wild, outer reaches of the British Isles, The Peregrine is set on the...
Bowland Beth: The Life of an English Hen Harrier
David Cobham
The story of the short, tragic life of Bowland Beth – an English Hen Harrier – which dramatically highlights the major issues in UK conservation.The Hen Harrier has become the conservation cause c?l?bre in the UK – with only three nesting pairs...
Nature’s Top 40: Britain’s Best Wildlife
Chris Packham
From leaping dolphins to boxing hares, soaring eagles to the beat of a million wings – the British Isles offer some of the richest and most varied wildlife encounters in Europe. But how do you pick the must-see events?Britain is one of the best...
