Part of John Muir's appeal to modern readers is that he not only explored the American West and wrote about its beauties but also fought for their preservation. His successes dot the landscape and are evident in all the natural features that bear his name: forests, lakes, trails, and glaciers. Here collected are some of Muir's finest wilderness essays, ranging in subject matter from Alaska to Yellowstone, from Oregon to the High Sierra.

Earth takes center stage in this updated version of Burton's 1962 classic. Told through five acts, Burton's art and text tell the history of Earth from beginning to present day. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the planet's history and their leading roles in it today. Includes updated information.

The future is uncertain, a bit spooky, possibly dangerous, maybe wonderful. We cope with this never-ending uncertainty by telling stories about the future, future stories. How do we construct those stories? Where is the future, the place where we set those stories? Can we trust our future stories? And what sort of futures do they show us?

Introduces the characteristics of autumn in simple text and illustrations.

A Brief History of Wildlife Conservation and Research in North America describes the changing climate and role conservation played throughout early North America, during times of destruction and war through to education and restoration. Influential people, such and Theodore Roosevelt, George Bird Grinnell, and Aldo Leopold, are highlighted, as well as the role early organizations, such as the Boone and Crockett Club, played in conservation. This publication...