Winter Reading Challenge 2026: Explore NatureLike this list

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• Nature and the Mind

  the Science of How Nature Improves Cognitive, Physical, and Social Well-being

  Berman, Marc G.,

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  Dr. Marc Berman, the leading pioneer and creator of the field of environmental neuroscience, explores the connection between our brains, body and the natural world in his book Nature and the Mind.

• Atlas Obscura. Wild Life

  An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders

  Giaimo, Cara,

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  Atlas Obscura Wild Life unearths the unusual in this guide to the world's most unique animal wonders by Cara Giaimo.

• Nature Anatomy

  the Curious Parts & Pieces of the Natural World

  Rothman, Julia,

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  What makes our natural world work? Nature Anatomy by Julia Rothman looks at the "why" and "how" of the wild.

• Nature's Best Hope

  a New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard

  Tallamy, Douglas W.

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  Create an impact on your local flora and fauna. Nature's Best Hope by wildlife ecology professor Tallamy Douglas details how to take a grassroots approach to conservation.

• Nature Play Workshop for Families

  a Guide to 40+ Outdoor Learning Experiences in All Seasons

  Wiedel-Lubinski, Monica

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  Foster a connection with nature and your family in this guide to year-round outdoor educational activities by Monica Wiedel-Lubinksi.

• Audubon Nature Handbook

  Packham, Chris, 1961-

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  From the wildest places to your backdoor, discover how easy it is to learn new things about our earth in this nature handbook by naturalist and award-winning conservationist Chris Packham.

• Urban Wild

  52 Ways to Find Wildness on Your Doorstep

  Rook, Helen,

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  Whatever the weather, Urban Wild by Helen Rook invites you to step outside your back door and find nature in surprising places in these 52 inspiring activities.

• The Explorers Club

  a Visual Journey Through the Past, Present, and Future of Exploration

  Wilser, Jeff,

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  Since 1904 The Explorers Club has been dedicated to the advancement of field research, scientific exploration, and resource conservation. Join the club in this visual guide of past, present, and future explorations of the world's natural wonders.

• Grounded

  How Connection With Nature Can Improve Our Mental and Physical Wellbeing

  Allen, Ruth (Eco-psychotherapist),

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  Counsellor and eco-psychotherapist Dr. Ruth Allen explores the benefits of a deeper connection with nature and how to find your own wild voice in Grounded.

• The Everyday Naturalist

  How to Identify Animals, Plants, and Fungi Wherever You Go

  Lexa, Rebecca,

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  Discover and identify Mother Earth's bounty in The Everyday Naturalist by Rebecca Lexa.

• Outdoor Kids in An Inside World

  Getting Your Family Out of the House and Radically Engaged With Nature

  Rinella, Steven

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  The average American spends 90% of their time indoors. Steven Rinella challenges you and your family to stand out from the statistic in his book Outdoor Kids in An Inside World.