Nature

A Wild Promise (Staff Pick)

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A Wild Promise: An Illustrated Celebration of The Endangered Species Act By Allen Crawford, Terry Tempest Williams (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Allen Crawford, Terry Tempest Williams (Introduction by)
$28.00
ISBN: 9781953534897
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Published: Tin House Books - August 8th, 2023

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Endangered Species Act with the beauty of Allen Crawford's art and the moving words of Terry Tempest Williams.

- Robin


Nature's Palette (Staff Pick)

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Nature's Palette: A Color Reference System from the Natural World By Patrick Baty, Elaine Charwat (Contribution by), Peter Davidson (Contribution by) Cover Image
By Patrick Baty, Elaine Charwat (Contribution by), Peter Davidson (Contribution by)
$33.60
ISBN: 9780691217048
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Published: Princeton University Press - May 18th, 2021

This detailed and richly-illustrated guide makes the perfect gift for the nature lover, the artist, and the wonderfully curious.

- Annaliese


The Language of Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape (Staff Pick)

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The Language of Trees: A Rewilding of Literature and Landscape By Katie Holten, Ross Gay (Introduction by) Cover Image
By Katie Holten, Ross Gay (Introduction by)
$23.96
ISBN: 9781953534682
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Published: Tin House Books - April 4th, 2023

For the tree-hugger you know: a collection of odes to our forest giants, penned by beloved writers from Kimmerer to McFarlane... it's like the world's greatest curry--all the spices come together to make the perfect whole.

- Kai


Seasonal Family Almanac (Staff Pick)

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Seasonal Family Almanac: Recipes, Rituals, and Crafts to Embrace the Magic of the Year By Emma Frisch, Jana Blankenship, Allison Usavage (By (photographer)) Cover Image
By Emma Frisch, Jana Blankenship, Allison Usavage (By (photographer))
$28.00
ISBN: 9781797222455
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Published: Princeton Architectural Press - April 18th, 2023

For busy parents, this activity planner is great for families with elementary school kids. Filled with crafts & recipes that feel special & seasonal, they can take as much or as little time as you like, keeping prep time under 30 minutes. Flip through, pick a few, and enjoy making something together without browsing pinterest for hours.

- Murphy


Naturally Curious (Staff Pick)

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Naturally Curious: A Photographic Field Guide and Month-By-Month Journey Through the Fields, Woods, and Marshes of New England By Mary Holland Cover Image
$31.96
ISBN: 9781570769320
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Published: Trafalgar Square Books - June 25th, 2019

Chock-full of treasures to discover on a walk in the woods or your own backyard, this is a must have for every nature lover on your gift list. Or treat yourself - I promise, this will be a book you will be returning to over and over again.

- Dina


The Comfort of Crows (Staff Pick)

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The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year By Margaret Renkl Cover Image
$32.00
ISBN: 9781954118461
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Published: Spiegel & Grau - October 24th, 2023

Organized like a devotional prayer book, Renkl’s fifty-two, short meditations closely observing the wonders of nature in her small backyard is a perfect book to daily turn to reconnect with the web of life sustaining us.

- Dale


Planet Life

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Planet Life: The Amazing History of Earth By Aina Bestard (Illustrator), Museu de Ciències Naturals in Barcelona Cover Image
$24.99
ISBN: 9781734761870
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Published: Tra Publishing - March 1st, 2022

Come wander through this beautiful book where translucent overlays, paper flaps, and beguiling images reveal the history of our planet. What did the earth look like 300 million years ago? What was the earliest lifeform? How long did dinosaurs roam earth? When did our ancestors first appear? Inspired by an exhibit at the Museu de Ciencies Naturals in Barcelona, through art this book lets children and adults "see Earth as a delicately balanced system that is nonetheless constantly changing."

Robin


UNDER WATER UNDER EARTH

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Under Water, Under Earth By Aleksandra Mizielinska, Daniel Mizielinski Cover Image
$37.99
ISBN: 9780763689223
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Published: Big Picture Press - October 11th, 2016

I would have gone crazy for a book like this as a kid! It just absolutely pops. It's so informative, but still fun and engaging. The large format and reversible design makes it a unique and memorable book to cherish.

Stacey


Rosamond Purcell: Nature Stands Aside

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Rosamond Purcell: Nature Stands Aside By Gordon Wilkins, Mark Dion, Christoph Irmscher, Errol Morris, Belinda Rathbone Cover Image
$65.00
ISBN: 9780847872282
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Published: Rizzoli Electa - September 13th, 2022

This monograph by notable local artist Rosamond Purcell serves as the catalogue of a spectacular career retrospective exhibition currently taking up the entire 2nd floor of the Addison Gallery in Andover until Dec. 31st. With several insightful essays as well as an interview with the artist, this book stunningly displays the evolution of this remarkable American artist.

Dale


What is a River?

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What Is a River? By Monika Vaicenavičiene Cover Image
$18.95
ISBN: 9781592702794
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Published: Enchanted Lion Books - March 30th, 2021

It's a good question, and one that might take you in more directions- philosophical, geographical, and aesthetic directions- than you'd think. In this gorgeous picture book, a young girl and her grandmother sit on the banks of a river contemplating its depths. Not only will the art, done in a mix of pencil, watercolor, gouache, and more, delight you, you'll learn so many fun facts about rivers!

Catherine


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