"A paleontological odyssey that manages to be informative, witty, educational— and enormous fun." — Simon Winchester, author of The Map That Changed the World, Krakatoa, and A Crack in the Edge of the WorldAn epoch tale of a scientist and an artist on the ultimate 5,000-mile paleo road trip.Cruisin' the Fossil Freeway follows the most unusual travels of a paleontologist and an artist as the...

Uncover Denver's Deepest Past: A Geological Journey Through TimeWhat if Denver wasn't always a mile high? Journey through 300 million years of Colorado's geological history, revealing the ancient landscapes that shaped the modern Front Range. Explore the rise and fall of mountains, the advance and retreat of seas, and the dramatic climate changes that transformed the region.Ancient Denvers unveils the fossil record, showcasing the dinosaurs, mammal...

See-oh-too is an influential guy. Trees Are Made of Gas teaches young readers all about carbon dioxide, an invisible, odorless gas that is essential for plant growth—but is also responsible for global climate change. Kids learn both the science and impact of the massive release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, making a clear argument for conservation and clean up. Providing simple explanations along with ways to reduce your own carbon footprint, this engaging book is sure to engage y...

This extreme sports saga, part Plimptonesque narrative, part spiritual journey, explores the limits of personal endurance as a determined journalist takes on a 135-mile Death Valley marathon.Journalist Kirk Johnson knows pain—mind-numbing, bodywracking pain. When his beloved older brother commits suicide, Kirk starts running— running to escape, running to understand, running straight into the hell of Badwater, the ultimate test of endurance equal to five consecutiv...

Explore the world of fascinating prehistoric creatures that once roamed ancient Alaska. Packed with vibrant illustrations of dinosaurs by artist Ray Troll and lively text by paleontologist Kirk Johnson, this dynamic picture book is perfect for curious kids ages 8-12 and dinophiles of all ages.This engaging richly illustrated picture book is the perfect introduction to Alaska’s dinosaurs. It opens with an irresistible, jam-packed map of Alaska fossils, and then proc...

Journey Through Time in Ancient WyomingUnearth the lost worlds of Wyoming's Bighorn Basin! Ancient Wyoming merges paleontology, geology, and artistry to reveal a dozen ancient ecosystems spanning 300 million years. Explore a time when Wyoming was a vast ocean, a lush rainforest, and a mountain prairie.Discover the fascinating flora and fauna that once thrived in this region. Through stunning paintings and detailed explanations, visualize ancient la...

The sequel to the award-winning 'Hell At The Way Station' with Marc Abbot and Steven Van Patten returning and bringing sword and sorcery maven Kirk Johnson along for the ride! After a harrowing battle with the demon, Baphomet and his cultists at the Waystation bar, Brooklyn-based adventurers Marc Abbott and Steven Van Patten attempt to regroup at a Bed-Stuy tea shop. As they gather their wits, the owners confide in them of strange goings-on within their establishment. This quickly turns in...

The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah is the location of one of the best-known terrestrial records for the late Cretaceous. A major effort in the new century has documented over 2,000 new vertebrate fossil sites, provided new radiometric dates, and identified five new genera of ceratopsids, two new species of hadrosaur, a probable new genus of hypsilophodontid, new pachycephalosaurs and ankylosaurs, several kinds of theropods (including a new genus of oviraptor and a new ...

**As heard on NPR's This American Life“Absorbing . . . Though it's non-fiction, The Feather Thief contains many of the elements of a classic thriller.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air“One of the most peculiar and memorable true-crime books ever.” —Christian Science MonitorA rollicking true-crime adventure and a captivating journey into an underground world of fanatical fly-tiers and plume peddlers, for readers of The Strang...

比推理小說還精采的重大犯罪！英國自然史博物館創館以來最離奇的竊案！華萊士可能作夢都想不到，他費盡心力在南美洲紀錄鳥類、於馬來群島帶回世界第一隻天堂鳥標本，會有個狂人在一百六十年後，為了偷羽毛，只是要重現與華萊士同時代的古典運動：毛鉤綁製。什麼叫毛鉤綁製？十八世紀，隨著歐洲的殖民事業大刀闊斧地開展，博物學也深入地球最隱蔽的角落，新生的炫富休閒活動因應而生了：「鮭魚毛鉤釣」。怎樣釣鮭魚？鮭魚並不愛吃餌，牠們喜歡被挑釁，並主動追擊在水面上飛舞的生物。此時，羽毛派上用場了。為了讓釣鉤可以呈現水上飛舞的形象，鉤子上面必須綁上羽毛。而享受釣魚的貴族們，也開始拿最稀奇、最昂貴、最叫人瞠目結舌的鳥羽，綁製一個又一個綺麗的毛鉤。科學與保育如何終結羽毛產業？隨著二十世紀來臨，除了博物學家，就連一般民眾都意識到許多鳥類因人類活動而迅速滅絕。珍奇的鳥羽更是鳥類滅絕的一大原因。透過鳥類協會與科學家多年疾呼，動物保...

The Mad Butterfly's Ball is an essential compendium of stories dedicated to the lurking horror and profound wonder of those that live, largely unseen, in the world around us—the enigmatic insect! Featuring original and new works by Clive Barker, Jeffrey Thomas, Kaaron Warren, Paul Di Filippo, Eugen Bacon, and many more, alongside classics of the subgenre, The Mad Butterfly's Ball is the largest and most comprehensive anthology of its kind, with stunning illustrations by R...

**New York Public Library Best of 2022A gripping, twisting account of a small town set on fire by hatred, xenophobia, and ecological disaster—a story that weaves together corporate malfeasance, a battle over shrinking natural resources, a turning point in the modern white supremacist movement, and one woman’s relentless battle for environmental justice.“Riveting…it has a little of everything that a thrilling story needs. It feels quite prescient, as if something we’re livin...