Barbara Taylor

Examines the variety of life found on coral reefs, including the sea horse, hermit crab, and sea slug.

In the New York Times bestseller An Altar in the World, acclaimed author Barbara Brown Taylor continues her spiritual journey by building upon where she left off in Leaving Church. With the honesty of Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love) and the spiritual depth of Anne Lamott (Grace, Eventually), Taylor shares how she learned to find God beyond the church walls by embracing the sacred as a natural part of everyday life. In An Altar in the World, Taylor...

Offers advice for finding spirituality in times of darkness, questioning the traditional association of darkness with evil and danger, and suggesting that being in the dark may lead to greater spiritual growth.

Uses simple experiments to demonstrate the properties of air and the principles of flight in animals or through machines.

Describes some of the physical features and behaviors of such nocturnal animals as a bat, fox, snail, and moth.

"Gives examples of how animals of North American and African grasslands use camouflage to help them adapt to their habitats and hide from predators"--

Answers a wide variety of questions about the invention of common household items.

"A beautiful and absorbing look at the world's wildlife, packed with hundreds of superb illustrations, detailed maps and a wealth of fascinating facts."--