Animals
A Curious Collection of Dangerous Creatures
An Illustrated Encyclopedia
by Sami Bayly
Hardcover | $18.95 US / $24.95 CAN

Sharks, snakes, and spiders get all the attention, but many of the most terrifying animals on the planet are probably ones you didn’t know were so dangerous—like the otherworldly blue dragon, a tiny sea slug that can unleash a powerful … Continue reading

A Curious Collection of Peculiar Creatures
An Illustrated Encyclopedia
by Sami Bayly
Paper over Boards | $19.95 US / $25.95 CAN

What’s your favorite animal—a majestic lion, a graceful horse? Those are great choices, but have you considered the fangtooth moray eel? It has two rows of icicle-shaped teeth! And the monkey slug caterpillar is ready to cuddle . . . … Continue reading

A Curious Collection of Wild Companions
An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Inseparable Species
by Sami Bayly
Hardcover | $18.95 US / $24.95 CAN

Relationships can be complicated, and it’s no different in the wild. Meet 60 dynamic duos across the plant and animal kingdom—from “aww” to “eek”! The Eltham copper butterfly and the Notoncus ant are BFFs for life. The ants lovingly raise … Continue reading

A Modern Dog’s Life
How to Do the Best for Your Dog
by Paul McGreevy
Paperback | $17.95 US / $23.50 CAN

What do dogs value? Why do they get so excited by their daily walks? And why may dogs of different breeds have different needs? Veterinarian, professor of animal behavior, and dog lover Dr. Paul McGreevy answers these questions and many … Continue reading

Dinner for Dogs
50 Home-Cooked Recipes for a Happy, Healthy Dog
by Henrietta Morrison
Paperback | $15.95 US / $21.00 CAN

Dogs aren’t just pets, they’re part of the family—and that means they deserve the very best (and most delicious) nutrition possible. Dinner for Dogs is here to help with 50 simple, nourishing, and well-balanced recipes to keep your pooch looking forward to their next meal. Developed … Continue reading

Dinner for Dogs
50 Home-Cooked Recipes for a Happy, Healthy Dog
by Henrietta Morrison
Paper over Boards | $15.95 US

“What’s for dinner?” It’s the one question always on your dog’s mind, and with Dinner for Dogs, you’ll feel good about what you feed your canine friend. Cooking for dogs not only keeps them fit and cheery, but also allows … Continue reading

Eat. Play. Love.
Life Lessons from My Dog
by Emma Block
Paper over Boards | $12.95 US / $14.95 CAN

Whoever coined the phrase “a dog’s life” should’ve tried the lifestyle first! What’s not to love when every meal is a feast, every errand is an adventure, and every day, you wake up to see your very favorite person? Let … Continue reading

Find More Birds
111 Surprising Ways to Spot Birds Wherever You Are
by Heather Wolf
Paperback | $17.95 US / $23.50 CAN

Seeing more birds than you ever imagined and witnessing exciting avian drama is possible—whether you’re on the go or in your own neighborhood, local park, or backyard. As Heather Wolf explains, it all comes down to how you tune in … Continue reading

How Birds Work
An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of Form and Function—from Bones to Beak
by Marianne Taylor
Flexibind | $18.95 US / $24.95 CAN

How Birds Work goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what birds look like but why. Why do many owls have asymmetrical ear openings? (Hint: It helps them pinpoint prey; see page 40.) And why does … Continue reading

How Insects Work
An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of Form and Function—from Antennae to Wings
by Marianne Taylor
Flexibind | $16.95 US / $21.95 CAN

How Insects Work goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what insects look like but why. Arguably the most successful land animals—still going strong after five mass extinctions—insects have evolved a spectacular array of real-life superpowers … Continue reading

How to Land on Your Feet
Life Lessons from My Cat
by Jamie Shelman
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Take it from artist Jamie Shelman’s wry and furry felines: Cats work reasonable hours (zero), love wisely (from a distance), and live boldly (until someone starts vacuuming). Don’t go without these 100 sage lessons: Be especially attentive to the one … Continue reading

Living Night
On the Secret Wonders of Wildlife After Dark
by Sophia Kimmig
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When the sun has set, things get interesting with wild animals. Where people wait for buses during the day, a family of raccoons rummages through the trash can. Foxes and skunks search for food; fireflies send flashing signals to potential … Continue reading

Making Dogs Happy
A Guide to How They Think, What They Do (and Don’t) Want, and Getting to “Good Dog!” Behavior
by Paul McGreevy, Melissa Starling
Paperback | $16.95 US / $21.95 CAN

“Why does my dog do that?” It’s a question every dog owner has asked—whether their best friend is growling at an unseen foe, or rolling in an objectionable scent. Now, world-leading canine experts and fellow dog-lovers Melissa Starling and Paul … Continue reading

Monarchs of the Sea
The Extraordinary 500-Million-Year History of Cephalopods
by Danna Staaf
Paperback | $16.95 US / $21.95 CAN

Cephalopods, Earth’s first truly substantial animals, are still among us: Their fascinating family tree features squid, octopuses, nautiluses, and more. The inventors of swimming, cephs presided over the sea for millions of years. But when fish evolved jaws, cephs had … Continue reading

My Big Wimmelbook®—Dinosaurs
by Max Walther
Board book | $14.95 US / $19.95 CAN

In these oversize board books, every page is bursting with life—and tons to discover! Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognizable things, while older kids can follow the star characters from page to page, telling … Continue reading

Nowhere Left to Go
How Climate Change Is Driving Species to the Ends of the Earth
by Benjamin von Brackel
Hardcover | $26.95 US / $34.95 CAN

As humans accelerate global warming while laying waste to the environment, animals and plants must flee to the margins: on scattered nature reserves, between major highways, or among urban sprawl. And when even these places become too hot and inhospitable, … Continue reading

Nursery Earth
The Hidden World of Baby Animals and the Amazing Ingenuity of Life
by Danna Staaf, Richard Strathmann (Foreword)
Paperback | $17.95 US / $23.50 CAN

Entire ecosystems rest on the shoulders (or tentacles, or jointed exoskeletons) of animal babies; it’s time we paid them more attention. In Nursery Earth, researcher Danna Staaf invites readers to explore these tiny, secret lives, revealing some of nature’s strangest … Continue reading

Nursery Earth
The Wondrous Lives of Baby Animals and the Extraordinary Ways They Shape Our World
by Danna Staaf, Richard Strathmann (Foreword)
Hardcover | $27.95 US / $36.50 CAN

It’s time to pay attention to baby animals. From egg to tadpole, chick to fledgling, they offer scientists a window into questions of immense importance: How do genes influence health? Which environmental factors support—or obstruct—life? Entire ecosystems rest on the … Continue reading

Planet of the Ants
The Hidden Worlds and Extraordinary Lives of Earth's Tiny Conquerors
by Susanne Foitzik, Olaf Fritsche
Paperback | $17.95 US / $23.50 CAN

Publisher’s note: Planet of the Ants was previously published in hardcover as Empire of Ants. Ants number in the ten quadrillions, and they have been here since the Jurassic era. Inside an anthill, you’ll find high drama worthy of a … Continue reading

Seafurrers
The Ships’ Cats Who Lapped and Mapped the World
by Philippa Sandall
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We remember the bold seafarers of yore—from Magellan to Shackleton—for their extraordinary exploits: new lands discovered, storms weathered, and battles won. But somehow history has neglected the stalwart, hardworking species who made it all possible . . . yes, the … Continue reading

Supernavigators
Exploring the Wonders of How Animals Find Their Way
by David Barrie
Hardcover | $25.95 US / $33.95 CAN

Animals plainly know where they’re going, but how they get there has remained surprisingly mysterious—until now. In Supernavigators, award-winning author David Barrie catches us up on the cutting-edge science. Here are astounding animals of every stripe: Dung beetles that steer … Continue reading

Supernavigators
Exploring the Wonders of How Animals Find Their Way
by David Barrie
Paperback | $16.95 US / $21.95 CAN

Animals plainly know where they’re going, but how they know has remained a stubborn mystery—until now. Supernavigators is a globe-trotting voyage of discovery alongside astounding animals of every stripe: dung beetles that steer by the Milky Way, box jellyfish that … Continue reading

Tamed
From Wild to Domesticated, the Ten Animals and Plants That Changed Human History
by Alice Roberts
Paperback | $17.95 US / $23.50 CAN

Dogs became companions. Wheat fed booming populations. Cattle gave us meat and milk. Corn fueled the growth of empires. Potatoes brought feast and famine. Chickens inspired new branches of science. Rice promised a golden future. Horses gave us strength and … Continue reading

The Book of Humans
A Brief History of Culture, Sex, War, and the Evolution of Us
by Adam Rutherford
Paperback | $15.95 US / $21.00 CAN

In this new evolutionary history, geneticist Adam Rutherford explores the profound paradox of the human animal. Looking for answers across the animal kingdom, he finds that many things once considered exclusively human are not: We aren’t the only species that … Continue reading

The Handbook for a Happy Cat
Speak Their Language, Decode Their Quirks, and Meet Their Needs—So They’ll Love You Back!
by Liesbeth Puts
Paperback | $16.95 US / $21.95 CAN

One reason we’re wild for cats is that our cats are still wild at heart. On our laps, they’re purring lovebugs, but on the prowl, they’re fearsome hunters—with territorial instincts to match. The Handbook for a Happy Cat takes us … Continue reading

The Shortest History of the Dinosaurs
The 230-Million-Year Story of Their Reign and Their World
by Riley Black
Paperback | $16.95 US / $21.95 CAN

Despite their cultural influence, the grand narrative of the dinosaur story is rarely told. Most of us have heard of Stegosaurus and Tyrannosaurus, for example, but these two dinosaurs lived more than eighty million years apart—a greater span of time … Continue reading