New Books & DVDs: Natural Science

This title examines the rise of a new scientific field, ancient DNA research, and how 'Jurassic Park' and popular media influenced its development.

"Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives is an award winning exploration of the fundamental elements of the taxonomy, systematics, physiology, and ecology of sharks, skates, rays, and chimera. This edition presents current research as well as traditional models, with two new editors and 90 contributors from around the world"-- Provided by publisher.

'Ecology of a Changed World' outlines the importance of species conservation relative to human existence. Paired with a useful companion website with engaging practical applications, the book breaks down ecological principles and explains six threats to biodiversity in terms anyone studying ecology, evolutionary biology, environmental science, or environmental justice will understand.

The Greatest Adventure explores the past, present, and future of the space race. The book then takes the reader on a journey through the following decades of space exploration to the present time, detailing the many successes, tragedies, risks, and rewards of space exploration.

"The Indigenous Paleolithic presents evidence that archaeology sites, Paleo environments, landscapes, and mammalian and human migrations between the eastern and western hemispheres that predate Clovis (11,200 years ago)"-- Provided by publisher.

"This book presents a comprehensive overview of invertebrate organismal zoology (IZ), defining invertebrates as any multicellular organism without a backbone (excluding plants and Fungi). While there are many IZ textbooks on the market, few combine the classical anatomical information with the newer genome level DNA sequence data and evo-devo data for teaching purposes. This book documents the latest research in these areas and combines it with classical information, giving students a unique opportunity to learn the biology of these organisms"-- Provided by publisher.

"This encyclopedia examines Marie Curie's life and contributions"-- Provided by publisher.

"The Natural History of Primates is a unique compendium spanning the entire taxonomic order of primates - some 520+ species of our closest relatives. Authorities with field experience studying wild primates provide the latest data and descriptions of these fascinating and threatened species found in the Neotropics, Africa, Madagascar, and Asia"-- Provided by publisher

"Plastics and Microplastics: A Reference Handbook discusses the history and evolution of plastic and its many uses, both in the United States and around the world"-- Provided by publisher.

A research-based exploration of queer behavior in different animal species, interspersed with personal anecdotes and interviews with scientists. -- Provided by publisher.

Looks at articles, essays, and research on the issue of gene editing and genetic engineering

A fascinating exploration of the natural history of scent and human perceptions of fragrance from the viewpoint of plant and pollinator.

"The follow up to Sexus Animalis: the sex lives of plants, but more broadly, sexuality as the key to evolution. Plant sexuality is a bit of a controversial claim (in line with the notion of animal beauty) and difficult to prove, but an effective general-audience lens to looking at botanical diversity"-- Provided by publisher.

In Thicker Than Water: The Quest for Solutions to the Plastic Crisis, journalist Erica Cirino brings readers on a globe-hopping journey to meet the scientists and activists telling the real story of the plastic crisis.