Books like Crow planet by Lyanda Lynn Haupt

Rachel Carson’s *Silent Spring* examines the widespread use of pesticides and their harmful effects on nature, sparking the modern environmental movement.

A true‑story memoir of Sy Montgomery’s unlikely friendship with Christopher Hogwood, a resilient piglet who became a community icon and taught lessons of family, self‑acceptance, and the joy of nature.

Craig Childs shares forty vivid encounters with North American wildlife, offering striking anecdotes and concrete facts about each animal's behavior, habitat, and life history.

During the seven years which have elapsed since the publication in 1868 of the first edition of this Work, I have continued to attend to the same subjects, as far as lay in my power; and I have thus accumulated a large body of additional facts, chiefly through the kindness of many correspondents. Of these facts I have been able here to use only those which seemed to me the more important. I have omitted some statements, and corrected some errors, the discovery of which I owe to my reviewers.

Courtney Humphries tells the fascinating story of pigeons' journey from the wild to the city, exploring their cultural transformation and the impact of human intervention on their evolution.

An in‑depth look at Timothy Treadwell, the self‑styled bear whisperer whose life and death in the Alaskan wilderness captivated and shocked the world.

Kathleen Meyer brings her sharp humor and keen eye for nature to a midlife adventure in Montana, where she and her farrier partner navigate life, love, and wildlife in a rugged, historic dairy barn.

Catherine Feher-Elston’s Ravensong examines the raven and crow through Native American folklore, history, and modern science, revealing their roles as trickster messengers, symbols, and totems.

An exhilarating nonfiction account of explorers who climb California's tallest coast redwoods to reveal a hidden, canopy‑filled world teeming with rare plants and wildlife.

Stories of how animals touch, heal, and uplift the lives of their human companions—celebrated for their unconditional love, loyalty, and courage.

Open The Urban Tree Book and discover the joys of forest trekking--right in your city or town. This first-of-a-kind field guide introduces readers to the trees on their block, in neighborhood parks, and throughout the urban landscape. Unlike traditional tree guides with dizzying numbers of woodland species, The Urban Tree Book explores nature in the city, describing some 200 tree types likely to be found on North America's streets and surrounding spaces, including suburban settings.With telling descriptions and precise botanical detail, this unique guide not only identifies trees but brings them to life through history, lore, anecdotes, up-to-date facts, and hundreds of fascinating characteristics. More than 175 graceful illustrations capture the charm of trees in urban settings and depict leaf, flower, fruit, and bark features for identification and appreciation. The Urban Tree Book will inform even the most knowledgeable plant person and delight urbanites who simply enjoy strolling beneath the shade of welcoming trees. An engaging excursion into the "urban forest," this complete guide to city trees will both entertain and enlighten nature lovers, urban hikers, gardeners, and everyone curious about their environment. Includes a tree planting-and-care section, tree primer, and exploration guideIs backed by the expertise of the renowned Morton ArboretumIncorporates new "urban forestry" perspectivesCovers urban trees across the continentLists key organizations and institutions for tree loversSelects the best tree sites on the InternetUpdates many guides by 20 yearsFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

A collection of close, observational stories about North American wild animals, presented with simple yet atmospheric drawings that capture the intimate relationship between creatures and humans.

Steven Rinella’s gripping nonfiction chronicles a 2005 lottery‑permitted hunt for a wild American buffalo in Alaska, weaving his adventure with the animal’s history, ecological recovery, and its deep‑rooted symbolism in American culture.