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The Courage of Birds

by Kristen Rabe

"The Courage of Birds" is Pete Dunne’s enthusiastic, informative book about avian survival strategies. Loosely organized into three sections, the book summarizes Dunne’s observations of avian behaviors across decades of bird watching... Read More

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Fountain Creek

by Kristen Rabe

In his intriguing book "Fountain Creek", Jim O’Donnell follows a neglected Colorado waterway, discussing the complex challenges involved in restoring it. Fountain Creek begins near Pike’s Peak and winds south through Colorado Springs... Read More

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Latitudes

by Kristen Rabe

Meditative and sumptuous, "Latitudes" is Jean McNeil’s brooding memoir covering travels to remote landscapes; it ruminates on the unsettling impacts of climate change. McNeil is an inquisitive, restless traveler who crafts beautiful... Read More

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Daydreaming in the Solar System

by Kristen Rabe

Combining entertaining scenarios with fascinating facts, "Daydreaming in the Solar System" is a clever, accessible scientific exploration of the planets, moons, comets, and other celestial bodies orbiting the sun. Each chapter begins... Read More

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How Birds Fly

by Kristen Rabe

Peter Cavanagh’s "How Birds Fly" is an enlightening examination of the aerodynamics of bird flight. A rare science book that includes dazzling photographs of birds from around the globe, including hummingbirds, songbirds, raptors, and... Read More

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