Coral Reefs (Close Up)

Shows and describes the coral reef ecosystem, and discusses the relationships between coral reef plants and animals

Holing, Dwight

Science & Math

Silver Burdett Pr

Shows and describes the coral reef ecosystem, and discusses the relationships between coral reef plants and animals

Children's Books

Balthis, Frank

Science, Nature & How It Works

Have you ever seen an antelope the size of a cat, or a frog bigger than a lapdog? What kinds of animals thrive in the Sahara? Earth is full of incredible creatures, all specially adapted to survive in even the most inhospitable environments. This vividly illustrated atlas is the essential wildlife reference, providing a spectacular visual survey of animals and their habitats across the globe. Divided into eight geographic areas and organized by continent and habitat type, The Illustrated Atlas of Wildlife leads readers from the Great Barrier Reef to the Appalachians and from the ocean floor to the cloud forests, showcasing in scientific detail the bizarre, beautiful, and highly specialized wildlife of each location. Learn about the critically endangered mountain gorilla, the reptiles of the Everglades, a desert spider that transforms into a wheel,and hundreds of other endemic and endangered species, as well as the threats and challenges they face. *Details the ecology and wildlife of the continents, oceans, and poles * Includes the most up-to-date conservation and preservation data * Features hundreds of beautiful color photographs, illustrations, and maps * Chronicles evolution and adaptation over the ages, as well as current issues * Explores human impacts upon the world's complex ecosystems

The Illustrated Atlas of Wildlife

Lumpkin, Susan

Woodruff, David

McKay, George

Bambaradeniya, Channa

Flores, Cinthya

Ginsberg, Joshua

Quilty, Patrick

Woehler, Eric John

Musick, John

STONEHOUSE, Bernard

Biological Sciences

University of California Press

The Far West includes some of the country's most rugged and beautiful land and wildlife, from the national parks to private reserves. The Smithsonian Guides to Natural America brings it all to life for you with 160+ full-color photographs of the region's diverse wildlife and scenery.

The Smithsonian Guides to Natural America: The Far West: California, Nevada

Travel

United States

Random House]

Offers descriptions and travel tips to such natural environments as the Himalayan Mountains, Ngoronongoro Crater, and Tasmanian wilderness, and provides information on conservation and ecological issues.

World Travel: A Guide to International Ecojourneys (Nature Company Guides)

BAKER, CHRISTOPHER P.

Davidson, Ben

Jackman, Brian

Nature & Ecology

Time-Life Education

Describes twenty-three wilderness preserves in California, looks at the history and ecology of each area, and provides information on their wildlife and facilities

California Wild Lands

History

Americas

Chronicle Books+

Although their stony colonies seem impervious to harm, coral reefs are fragile marine communities under seige. 43 dazzling photos compare Indo-Pacific & Caribbean reefs in a photographic bouquet of colors, textures, & patterns. The beauty of the reef extends to the book's design, which continually surprises. More than a pretty face, this book by Dwight Holing talks about the ecology & history of reefs worldwide & introduces reader to the rich, surprising & occasionally droll relationships between coral animals & plants. The lives of characteristic coral inhabitants, such as trigger fish, crinoids, sponges, & star coral, get special treatment. The wide variety of ways in which its citizens eat, hunt, mate & seek refuge are covered in some detail. As with other Blake nature books, readers get a strong environmental message about the reef & how best to protect it & other marine habitats. A detailed list of where to see natural reefs & artifical ones accompanies a world map. A book that divers, artists, students with reports to write, & librarians on limited budgets will like equally.

Coral Reefs

Ez Nature Books

Secrets of Coral Reefs explains in simple language the interlocking community of bizarre and beautiful coral reef animals and plants. Although their stony structures seem impervious to harm, coral reefs are actually fragile communities under siege not by natural forces but by humankind. Featuring dozens of full-color photographs by Francois Gohier, Jeff Foott, Howard Hall, Frank Balthis, and others, Secrets of Coral Reefs explores the incredible diversity of reef-dwellers, the differences between Indo-Pacific and Caribbean reefs, and the complex relationships between reef animals and plants. Stressing the importance of this multifaceted world, the book shows young readers the importance of coral reefs, the reefs' chances for survival, and what they can do to help ensure it.

The Secrets of Coral Reefs: Crowded Kingdom of the Bizarre and the Beautiful (Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents)

Animals

London Town Press

Tart, quick, and hip mystery series set in San Francisco…Jack McCoul is not your typical private investigator. 
When con artist turned private investigator Jack McCoul marries a smart, sexy, and sustainability-minded yoga instructor, he vows to give up his life of crime for good. But then her brother pulls a heist and Jack gets caught in the middle of a murder and fight over hot computer chips. When bodies turn up, a police detective who still carries a torch for Jack's new wife tries to pin the crime on him. Jack needs all his wit and street wisdom, along with help from a colorful crew, to pull off the con game of a lifetime if he’s to solve the murder and avoid a one-way ticket to death row.
Flat-out funny with plenty of action and suspense, A Boatload is a thriller of a read. 
“The characters here are delicious, the plot tighter than the proverbial toad’s nether regions, the local color spot-on. To all who enjoy yarns and caper novels, Jack McCoul is waiting to entertain you and fleece you of that evening you thought you were going to spend watching TV or cleaning the attic.” – Richard B. Schwartz (Top 1000 Reviewer)
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A Boatload (The Jack McCoul Mysteries)

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Jackdaw Press

Pure unadulterated fun mystery series set in San Francisco…Jack McCoul is not your typical private investigator.
“Loaded with one liners. Keeps the plot turning. Should earn the series a bevy of new fans.” – Kirkus Reviews
San Francisco’s favorite con artist turned private investigator Jack McCoul is trying to go legit by launching a high tech startup business. But then his past comes roaring back. A former partner-in-crime’s scheme to snatch a priceless statue from a Silicon Valley mogul drags Jack into a murder mystery and a sexy suspect’s life hangs in the balance. When hired killers come gunning for him, Jack must resort to his old skills to turn the tables. He rounds up a gang as quirky as the City by the Bay itself and it’s game on.
Humorous and action-packed with plenty of suspense, Bad Karma is a buckle-up and hold-on-tight thrill ride.
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Bad Karma (The Jack McCoul Mysteries)

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