Ecology, Earth and Environmental Science

by Nick Garbutt / Mike Unwin

"100 Animals" is inspired by the Zoological Society of London's recently launched conservation project EDGE - Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered. EDGE targets some of the world's most bizarre and unusual creatures, which are extremely distinct in the way they look, live and behave. Some EDGE species, such as tigers, elephants and panda are well known, but this title features dozens of lesser known and extraordinary animals such as the Yangtze River Dolphin, the Bumblebee Bat and the egg laying Long-beaked Echidna. Colour photographs, distribution maps, 160pp. 2007

by Tony Rice

Packed with inspirational activities to help you get outside, get active and see the best of the UK's wildlife and countryside. From planting wildlife friendly plants to searching through rockpools, from saving an endangered species in your garden to walking through a sea of bluebells, this family-friendly guide is perfect for nature lovers everywhere. Colour photographs, map, 236pp. 2010

by Brian Groombridge / Jonathan Baille

In 1994 the IUCN adopted a new system of categories of threat and this publication is its first full application. An objective set of criteria is used to determine species status as well as the factors threatening them. 378pp 1997 reprint

by Marianne Taylor

Did you know that water bears (tardigrades) can survive in space, that woodpeckers stab their prey with their tongue, that the world's smallest antelope is smaller than the largest frog, or that platypuses can detect electrical fields? This is a light hearted, accessible, richly informative compendium of surprising, amusing and intriguing facts about the animal world. Line illustrations, 239pp. 2010

edited by Theodore A Parker

1 map, 3 tables, 108pp.1991

by R J Lincoln / G A Boxshall / P F Clark

Over 11,000 entries provide a working dictionary covering the classical natural science disciplines, focusing particularly on concepts, strategies & methodologies. Additions to this second edition include terminology relating to molecular techniques, the study of biodiversity & to global climate change. Line diagrams, tables, 380pp, 1998

by Chris and Helen Pellant

Colour photographs of 71 common fossils. Diagram of The Geological Time Scale. 2004

by Chris Baines / Jane Smart

Habitats covered include woodlands hedgerows grassland wetland & wasteland with sections on interpretation & education. Pocket size guide. B/w drawings 104pp 1991

by Gill Crane

illustrated by Carol Roberts / Mike Langman / Chris Shields

An identification guide to the plants, birds, mammals and invertebrates that live in the British hedgerow. 2009

by Chris and Helen Pellant

This guide provides information and colour photographs of 71 species of rocks. 2003

by David Evans

The first complete account of the development of nature conservation through art, agriculture and aesthetics from the sixteenth century to the present day. The reasons for conserving wildlife and the response of government and other bodies have changed much during that time but has much really been achieved? B/w photographs, maps, 288pp. 2nd edition 1997

by Paul Croft

Enables beginners to identify living animals encountered during the course of field studies. The key covers the invertebrates found in all types of freshwater - pools, lakes, streams and rivers. B/w illustrations, 60pp. 2012 reprint