Under a Wild Sky: John James Audubon and the Making of the Birds of AmericaFINALIST FOR THE PULITZER PRIZE In the century and a half since John James Audubon's death, his name has become synonymous with wildlife conservation and natural history. But few people know what a complicated figure he was or the dramatic story behind The Birds of America as told in this "superb introduction to the artist and the man" (New York Times). Before Audubon, ornithological illustrations depicted scaled down birds perched in static poses.

after spending Christmas Eve on Ellis Island

And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting on chairs

Harvey Dunn

For centuries the seas around Scotland were notorious for shipwrecks

Your young entomologist can capture insects and tiny water creatures for observation

After examining several different city states and their land and naval forces

perfectly rendered in Ernest Shepard’s beautiful illustrations

It is also a book that is going to show you how to connect with your land and your community

and flowers that provides meaningful experiences for friends

The Sense of Wonder is a timeless volume that will be passed on from generation to generation

its communities

Each of the family businesses offers a new take on farming traditions with an eye to sustainability and beautiful design