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Amphibians and Reptiles of Nova Scotia
Salamanders, frogs, turtles, and snakes lead largely hidden lives, which means they are often misunderstood. This book, the result of 20 years of research, gives a clear picture of how they live and interact in the Nova Scotia environment. Of interest to both the general reader and the specialist. Features full-colour illustrations of all our native reptiles and amphibians.
162pp, 1984, $19.95 (soft cover),$29.95 (hardcover)
Amphibians and Reptiles of Nova Scotia Poster
The full-colour scientific illustrations of Nova Scotia's reptiles and amphibians created for the book are available as a handsome wall poster.
25" x 34", 1984, $2.95
Animal Signatures Buy Now Online!
With this handy field guide, learn how to recognize and interpret animal signs: the tracks, droppings and nibbled twigs that animals leave behind.
1992
80 pp, illus.
A NSM/Nimbus co-publication
ISBN 1-55109-048-1
$6.95
Atlas of the Breeding Birds of the
Maritime Provinces
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This is the Maritimes version of an international atlasing project to locate bird breeding areas. A complete description with maps, revealing what birds breed where in the Maritime Provinces. This is an invaluable resource for anyone with an interest in birds, easy to use.
1992
280pp, illus.,
A N SM/Nimbus co-publication
$9.95
Birds of Nova Scotia (Third edition) - out of print
This book has been the bible of Nova Scotia birders since it first appeared in 1961. Revised by members of the Nova Scotia Bird Society, this new edition presents updated information about all the species of birds known from Nova Scotia, whether breeding, seasonal or rarities.
480pp, 1986, $29.95 (soft cover) $39.95 (hard cover), a NSM/Nimbus co-publication.
The Dawning of the Dinosaurs -
The Story of Canada's Oldest Dinosaurs
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In the words of Dr. Paul Olson, Professor of Geology, Columbia University, "Dawning of the Dinosaurs is one of the very best popular accounts of a major fossil find. Thurston brings both the dinosaurs and the science of studying them to life." Dinosaur evidence from Nova Scotia dates back more than 200 million years ago, to the beginning of the Jurassic Age, when the ancestors of Brontosaurus roamed the desert landscape. A fascinating read on its own with original illustrations, and a great guide for a visit to the fossil cliffs of Parrsboro.
1994
101 pp, illus.
A NSM/Nimbus co-publication
ISBN 1-55109-100-3
$12.95
Geological Background and Physiography of Nova Scotia
- out of print
Describes the evolution of the landforms of Nova Scotia, with a comprehensive look at the processes involved as well as specific descriptions of geological features that would interest the curious layperson. Understand the effects of continental drift, volcanoes, and glaciers on the province. Many specific references to places. Contains a colour geological map of Nova Scotia.
311pp, illus., 1982
Soft cover $4.99; Hard cover $5.99
The Fossil Cliffs of Joggins
The book that will help you understand what was going on at Joggins 300 million years ago and why geologists from around the world find the fossil cliffs so fascinating. Makes Coal Age fossils and geology easy to understand and appreciate.
56pp, illus., 1988, $5.95, a NSM/Nimbus co-publication, part of the Peeper series
Natural History of Nova Scotia Volumes I & II
Teachers, students, planners, nature lovers, consultants, ecotourism operators and resource managers will welcome this important reference work.
The Natural History of Nova Scotia presents a comprehensive overview of Nova Scotia's varied environments. The two volumes are divided into three parts, Topics and Habitats and Theme Regions. Topics includes sections on geology, the ocean, soils, plants, animals and the cultural environment. Habitats deals with major ecological environments that provide homes for many species of plants and animals: the offshore, coastal areas, wetlands and forests. The Theme Regions integrate natural history with distinctive Nova Scotian characteristics such as drumlins, granite barrens and the offshore Scotian slope.
A NSM/Nimbus co-publication.
$70.00 (Vols I & II) 8-1/2 X 514 pp (Vol I) & 312pp (Vol II) b/w illustrations & photographs
ISBN 1-55109-236-0 Volume I $35.00 - out of print
ISBN 1-55109-238-7 Volume II $35.00
Spring Wildflowers
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A field guide that will help you identify most flowers that bloom in the spring in Nova Scotia. It is well organized, easy to follow, and features fine pen and ink drawings of almost 250 flowering plants.
1993
156pp, illus.,
A NSM/Nimbus co-publication
ISBN 1-55109-050-3
$9.95
Upper Carboniferous Fossil Flora of Nova Scotia
- out of print
Deals with fossil plants of the Sydney coalfields. Of particular interest to the specialist, though the many excellent photographs will be useful to the general reader. Extensive coverage of Carboniferous ferns.
275pp, illus., 1980, $15.00. Now reduced to $4.99
What Happened to the Animals?
- out of print
A little Sable Island colouring book. Curious but true story of how people brought a series of animals to this isolated island of sand, only to have nature take its course in the end.
20pp, illus., 1989, $1.00
Qu'est-ce qui est arrivè aux animaux?
Cet album á colorier sur l'île de Sable en donne la rèponse.
20 pp, illustrè, 1989, $1.00
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