Explore the world's natural habitats and the plants and animals that live there in this beautifully illustrated book. From the depths of the ocean to soaring mountain peaks - via coral reefs, deserts, rainforests, and even cityscapes.
A beautiful and lavishly illustrated book which presents the complexities of solitary bee diversity, biology and evolution in accessible form.
Himalaya is the story of one of the last great wildernesses and, in particular, of the bizarre discoveries and improbable achievements of its pioneers.
The most comprehensive and up-to-date general reference book on honey bee biology.
This book is written for a general readership and describes our current understanding of the navigation of birds, their methods, capabilities, and achievements
But How Birds Fly is more than a scientific exploration; it's a celebration of the artistry of bird flight.
A beautifully illustrated exploration of the ways birds cohabit.
This book explores the increasing focus on how individual birds differ in personality and how big data and citizen scientists are helping to add to what we know about them.
A beautifully illustrated look at the lives and mind-boggling behaviours of Insects.
How recent breakthroughs in longevity research offer clues about human aging
What does it mean to be a part of – rather than apart from – nature? This book is about how we interact with wildlife
I, Mammal is a history of mammals and their ancestors and of how science came to grasp mammalian evolution.
Drawing on the latest scientific research on the biology and ethology of sharks and their exceptional characteristics, In the Name of Sharks aims to break through the barrier of prejudice and to pay homage to their true nature.
This Very Short Introduction to Insects higlight the diverse and beautiful world of insects.
Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of insects and explore their world. This book is grounded in the latest research and written by members of the Royal Entomological Society.
Interesting Bird Nests & Eggs presents charming and wonderfully diverse portraits of bird eggs and nests, each specially selected from specimens held by the Natural History Museum, London.
Reveals the overwhelmingly beneficial role played by micro-organisms.
A clear and engaging account of the fundamental importance of microbes to all life.
Discover how microbes affect our decisions and behaviour.
A book that flows like water from the mountains to the sea, over three major journeys. Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Conservation Writing 2025
After reading this book you will never see lichens, or the world, in the same way again.
This book tackles a major question in conservation and rewilding: could and should we learn to live with lynx, wolves and bears again?
Caught on camera prior to their demise, 'Lost Animals' reveals the surprisingly rich photographic record of now-extinct animals.
This Very Short Introduction to Marine Biology explores the marine environment and the nature of life in the oceans, emphasizing their significance to our planet and human society.
A whirlwind journey through fungus frontiers that underscores how appreciating fungi is key to understanding our planet’s power and fragility.
This Very Short Introduction to microbiomes brings together studies of fundamental microbiology of animal and plant microbiomes with both biomedical and agricultural applications.
