FullReviews Index

The Ghost with Trembling Wings
This book examines the grim realities of extinction yet through remarkable stories of rediscovery, it manages to sparkle with hope. Scott Weidensaul examines the fascinating stories of species thought to have been extinct but who are rediscovered.

'Reptiles and Amphibians' by Mark O'Shea and Tim Halliday
'Reptiles and Amphibians' by Mark O'Shea and Tim Halliday

'Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea' by Carl Zimmer
'Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea' is part of the Evolution Project which, in addition to Carl Zimmer's book, consists of a seven-part television series, an extensive Web site, and an educational outreach initiative.

'Biological Science' by William Keeton and James Gould
'Biological Science' is a college-level biology textbook that provides a superb foundation in the principles of biological science.

'Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises' by Mark Carwardine
'Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises' is a beautifully illustrated field guide that combines in-depth description of cetacean families (such as rorquals whales, sperm whales, and river dolphins) as well as details about individual species.

'March of the Penguins' Directed by Luc Jacquet
Luc Jacquet, a former ecologist, directs the film which is presented by Warner Independent Pictures and National Geographic Feature Films. It took him and his crew 13 months to capture this story of the penguin's life cycle. Morgan Freeman narrates the film, his rich voice brings a warmth to images of ice and Antarctic darkness.

'The Nature Handbook' by Earnest Williams, Jr.
'The Nature Handbook' by Earnest Williams, Jr.

'Visitor's Guide to the Great Barrier Reef' by Reader's Digest
'Visitor's Guide to the Great Barrier Reef' by Reader's Digest

'Hummingbirds: A Celebration of Nature's Most Dazzling Creatures' by Ben Sonder
'Hummingbirds: A Celebration of Nature's Most Dazzling Creatures' by Ben Sonder

'The Passionate Observer' by Jean Henri Fabre
'The Passionate Observer' combines the compelling words of French entymologist Jean Henri Fabre (1823-1915) and the whimsical watercolors of Marlene McLoughlin.

'The Sibley Guide to Bird Life & Behavior' by David Allen Sibley
'The Sibley Guide to Bird Life & Behavior' is a comprehensive reference to a wide range of topics pertaining to bird life. The text is written at an intermediate level and is superbly illustrated by David Allen Sibley.

'The Life of Birds' by David Attenborough
'The Life of Birds' by David Attenborough

'Sibley's Birding Basics' by David Allen Sibley
'Sibley's Birding Basics' is a guide to interpreting what you see when you're watching birds. It would be great if, when watching birds, we always had a clear, close-up view of the birds we are trying to identify, so we can see the exact color patterns and physical appearance of the birds. But we don't often have that.

'Ecology' by Robert E. Ricklefs
'Ecology' provides a sound introduction to the basic concepts of ecological science. The text uses numerous case studies and a wealth of diagrams, charts, and illustrations to support key points.

'Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation' by Olivia Judson
Dr. Tatiana's Sex Advice to All Creation The Definitive Guide to the Evolutionary Biology of Sex

The Overloaded Ark by Gerald Durrell
The Overloaded Ark will make you laugh, learn, and explore. Gerald Durrell is a rare and superbly talented writer/naturalist with much to offer young and mature readers alike.

The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson
The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson