Examines the noted artist whose passion for American birds dominated his life and his work.

One of our greatest writers about the sea has written an engrossing story of one of history's most legendary maritime explorers. Patrick O'Brian's biography of naturalist, explorer and co-founder of Australia, Joseph Banks, is narrative history at its finest. Published to rave reviews, it reveals Banks to be a man of enduring importance, and establishes itself as a classic of exploration.

Australian wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin brought the adventure of the wilderness to television with his wildly popular TV show, the Crocodile Hunter. Known for his hands-on approach in dealing with all kinds of wild animals, Irwin was tragically killed after a stingray barb pierced his chest while taping a show segment in 2006. Yet his legacy continues through the work of his family, particularly his daughter, Bindi.

"Vespa Nyx wants nothing more than to spend the rest of her life cataloging Unnatural creatures in her father's museum, but as she gets older, the requirement to become a lady and find a husband is looming large over her. Syrus Reed's Tinker family has always served and revered the Unnaturals from afar, but when his family is captured for refinery slaves, he finds that his fate may be bound up with Vespa's--and with the Unnaturals. As the danger grows,...