Biology
How scientists are unravelling one of the most tantalizing questions in paleontology
A seagoing scientist explores how life thrives in one of the most mysterious environments on Earth
An enchanting, fact-filled treasury for the dog lover in all of us, from A to Z
The remarkable family of proteins that can make us very ill—but can also be linked to long-term memory, immunity, and the origin of life
How animals conceive of death and dying—and what it can teach us about our own relationships with mortality
An engaging account of the life and work of the legendary polymath Alexander von Humboldt
A comprehensive overview of what psychologists now know about the nature of cognition
A biologist’s up-close account of how he and fellow biologists cracked long-standing puzzles about honey bee behavior
The hidden role of fungi inside and all around us
How an iconic bird’s final days exposed the reality of human-caused extinction
A hands-on approach to quantitative reasoning in the life sciences
A hands-on lab guide in the R programming language that enables students in the life sciences to reason quantitatively about living systems across scales
A hands-on lab guide in the Python programming language that enables students in the life sciences to reason quantitatively about living systems across scales
A hands-on lab guide in the MATLAB programming language that enables students in the life sciences to reason quantitatively about living systems across scales
A powerful new approach to interpreting population-genetic data in evolution and ecology
A new account of the central role developmental processes play in evolution
A new edition of Peter and Rosemary Grant’s classic account of their groundbreaking forty-year study of Darwin’s finches
In the age of AI, why our future depends on better understanding what makes us human
A marvelously illustrated look at everything we now know about the fearsome king of the dinosaurs
A groundbreaking new perspective on collective behavior across biological systems
The extraordinary life story of the celebrated naturalist who transformed our understanding of evolution
A scientist’s personal reflections on how to harness creativity and curiosity to generate new ideas and discover the unexpected
A sweeping new account of the role of power in the evolution of all life on Earth
A richly illustrated journey through the evolution of Africa’s extraordinary natural world across deep time
The visionary science behind the digital human twins that will enhance our health and our future
The essential insider’s guide for ecologists at all career stages—now completely updated and expanded
An authoritative introduction to the latest comparative methods in evolutionary biology
An authoritative, accessible, and gorgeously illustrated exploration into the lives of these remarkable animals
The most comprehensive and up-to-date general reference book on honey bee biology
An up-to-date reference book on phylogenetic methods and applications for evolutionary biologists
A major new theory of why human intelligence has not evolved in other species
Why information is the unifying principle that allows us to understand the evolution of complexity in nature
A powerful framework for understanding how natural selection shapes adaptation and biological design
A comprehensive overview of symbiotic relationships between insects and microbes
From two of the world’s leading authorities on dogs, an imaginative journey into a future of dogs without people
A comprehensive history of the biological sciences from antiquity to the modern era
A major biography of the brilliant naturalist, traveler, humanitarian, and codiscoverer of natural selection
A vivid portrait of the life and work of Carl Linnaeus
A bold and revolutionary perspective on the science and cultural history of menstruation
A marvelous journey into the world of bird evolution
One of today's most accomplished biologists and gifted storytellers reveals the rules that regulate all life
An evolutionary case for the existence of free will
A natural history of cheating from selfish genes to lying politicians
How recent breakthroughs in longevity research offer clues about human aging
An ecologist explores how life itself shapes Earth using the elemental constituents we all share
Songs, barks, roars, hoots, squeals, and growls: exploring the mysteries of how animals communicate by sound
The revolution in science that is transforming our understanding of extinct life
An amazing journey into the hidden realm of nature’s sounds
The revolution in science that is transforming our understanding of dinosaurs
The marvelous microbes that made life on Earth possible and support our very existence
A rich and surprising exploration of the intelligence of bees
A provocative and timely case for how the science of genetics can help create a more just and equal society
A savory account of how the pursuit of delicious foods shaped human evolution
“A perfect blend of cutting-edge science and compelling storytelling.”—Bill Bryson
A revolutionary new vision of human biology and the scientific breakthroughs that will transform our lives
John Tyler Bonner, one of our most distinguished and creative biologists, here offers a completely new perspective on the role of size in biology. In his hallmark friendly style, he explores the universal impact of being the right size....
A marvelously illustrated look at the world’s diverse forests and their ecosystems
A captivating A–Z treasury for the tree hugger in all of us
An illuminating and entertaining collection of dinosaur facts, from A to Z
A captivating A–Z treasury about birds and birding
A fun and fact-filled A–Z treasury for the insect lover in all of us
A garden of geologic delights for all Earthlings
A delightful illustrated treasury of botanical facts and fancy
"This little book is big fun."—Michael Pollan
An illustrated mini-encyclopedia of fungal lore, from John Cage and Terence McKenna to mushroom sex and fairy rings
A fun and fact-filled A–Z treasury for anyone with a head on their shoulders
A marvelously illustrated guide to the world’s moths
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s beetles
A fully updated and expanded edition of the acclaimed, bestselling dinosaur field guide
The definitive field guide to all the sharks, rays and chimaeras of eastern North America
A comprehensive photographic identification guide to all of the native trees and shrubs of Great Britain and Ireland and many of the common non-native species
A richly illustrated field guide to all of North America’s major habitats—packed with invaluable information to help you get the most out of your outdoor adventures
A comprehensive and user-friendly photographic field guide
A wide-ranging account of how birds spend the quiet half of their lives
A comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to every dragonfly species found in North America
Timely and provocative reflections on the future of the wild in an increasingly human world
A spectacularly illustrated journey into the intimate communities that native trees share with animals, insects, fungi, and microbes
A richly illustrated natural history of ants, covering their diversity, ecology, anatomy, behavior, and more
A marvelously illustrated look at the most deadly predators on the planet
A beautifully illustrated journey into the hidden realm of insects
A beautifully illustrated exploration of the world’s most extraordinary animals
A stunningly illustrated guide to these extraordinary creatures from a world-renowned paleontologist
A richly illustrated introduction to the spectacular reptiles that swam the oceans when dinosaurs roamed the land
A richly illustrated introduction to the world’s living and extinct sea mammals
A beautifully illustrated introduction to the lives of butterflies around the world
An engaging and richly illustrated exploration of the natural history of seaweeds and other algae
An engaging and beautifully illustrated introduction to some of the world’s most interesting and charismatic marine creatures
A richly illustrated and comprehensive introduction to the world’s sharks
From award-winning author and ornithologist Tim Birkhead, a sweeping history of the long and close relationship between birds and humans
An exciting look at the essential roles that parasites play in Earth’s ecosystems