Pedia Books14
Encyclopedic in nature and miniature in form, books in this series explore the wonders of the natural world, from A to Z. These brief compendiums cover wide ground in thoughtful, witty, and endlessly fascinating entries on the science, natural history, and culture of their subjects.
“A charming reminder of the analog joy of looking it up.”
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune
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From acclaimed folklorist and historian Adrienne Mayor, an enchanting collection of the ancient myths that emerged out of the wonders—and disasters—of the natural world
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An enchanting, fact-filled treasury for the bee lover in all of us
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An eclectic collection of strange and amazing stories about body parts you never knew you had, from acetabulum to zygomaticus major
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An enchanting, fact-filled treasury for the dog lover in all of us, from A to Z
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A fun, pocket-size A–Z treasury about sharks, featuring fascinating, little-known facts and captivating illustrations
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An illustrated mini-encyclopedia about the weird and wonderful world of lichens
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A fun and fact-filled A–Z treasury for anyone with a head on their shoulders
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A garden of geologic delights for all Earthlings
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A fun and fact-filled A–Z treasury for the insect lover in all of us
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An illuminating and entertaining collection of dinosaur facts, from A to Z
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A captivating A–Z treasury for the tree hugger in all of us
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A captivating A–Z treasury about birds and birding
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A delightful illustrated treasury of botanical facts and fancy
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"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