A Natural Quartet

The Story of Carl Linnaeus and Joseph Banks

by Fara, Patricia

Book - 2017

The amazing story behind two giant names in natural science; Karl Linnaeus and Joseph Banks. Just how great were they?? Were they true champions of natura...Show more The amazing story behind two giant names in natural science; Karl Linnaeus and Joseph Banks. Just how great were they?? Were they true champions of natural science, conservation, and preservation?? Or were they subject to their own particular biases and egos in their work, striving to become something more than they were..?? This book is a great insight and a brilliant read, giving context to the lives and journeys of these two names so famous now that we forget how recent their work actually is! Show less

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The Man Who Climbs Trees

by Aldred, James

Book - 2017

This is a series of stories that follows a man around the globe as he climbs some of the tallest trees in the world! He regularly works for the BBC to hel...Show more This is a series of stories that follows a man around the globe as he climbs some of the tallest trees in the world! He regularly works for the BBC to help produce some of the amazing images of forest canopies seen in their Planet Earth series, and he has a brilliant outlook on nature and conservation, and is a very talented storyteller - his tales read like boys-own adventures as he navigates all kinds of perils (weather, insects, primates, you name it!) to provide safe vertical passage through the forests of the world. If you like the natural world then this is a memoir too good to miss! Show less

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Adventures of A Young Naturalist

The Zoo Quest Expeditions

by Attenborough, David, 1926-

Book - 2017

The story of David Attenborough's fist major nature assignment as we travels into remote parts (pre-internet or mobile phone coverage!) to obtain vision o...Show more The story of David Attenborough's fist major nature assignment as we travels into remote parts (pre-internet or mobile phone coverage!) to obtain vision of some of the creatures of the earth that humans have only ever read about in books. Written by the man himself, his voice is clear and present in every word as he deals with the perils of travelling the wilds of the earth for the betterment of natural science. Show less

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Park Life

The Memoirs of A Royal Parks Gamekeeper

by Bartram, John, 1955-

Book - 2017

John Bartram stands as the longest serving gamekeeper of the illustrious and ecologically-fragile Richmond Park - a secluded nature reserve in the midst o...Show more John Bartram stands as the longest serving gamekeeper of the illustrious and ecologically-fragile Richmond Park - a secluded nature reserve in the midst of the busyness of London. He tells of his journey to get to the job and the lifetime of work and memories he has obtained along the way. It is written in a very matter-of-fact manner which serves well to remind the reader that nature is on our doorstep and to stop now and then to treasure it. Show less

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