Four seriously little books (3.25 by 6 inches, 150 pages), with the information punch of bigger brothers, are new this spring from University of Princeton Press:
Four little books on nature and a show about an osprey family
Learn about spiders, butterflies, beetles and trees in four new books, and follow an osprey family in a TV show.
For the Minnesota Star Tribune
May 3, 2024 at 12:00PM
“The Little Book of Spiders,” “The Little Book of Butterflies,” ”The Little Book of Beetles” and “The Little Book of Trees.”
These are not ID guides, rather more a lifestyle examination, well illustrated, and absolutely beautifully made, with sewn bindings and linen covers.
Princeton says in its promo copy, “Packed with surprising facts and gorgeously designed, (these books) will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with original artwork and color photos, they are accessible and enjoyable mini reference books.”
Indeed, they are exactly as advertised. Hardcover, $14.95.
Birds on TV
To learn more about nature, meet the only truly aquatic raptor and sole member of its own taxonomic family in “Nature: Season of the Osprey.” The show follows a single osprey family filmed where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound. 7 p.m. Sunday, May 5, on TPT Life.
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