Threads from the web of life stories in natural history - Daubert, Stephen (Vanderbilt University Press, 2006)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-156) and index
Strands from the ocean. Stories in the sand ; The neon flying squid vanish ; The calm beyond the surf -- Tendrils in the forest. The living wood ; Forbidden fruit ; The secret of the cenots ; Housekeeping ; Wolf in sheep's clothing -- Lines of migration. Trailrunner : the opening of Sister Falls Lake ; Sea green : the broadening of Sister Falls Lake ; Set in motion ; Living on the edge of springtime ; Chestnut warbler -- Perspective of the eyewitness. Sighting in the desert ; Silversword : flowers of the sun ; Mountain time
"In sixteen stories Steve Daubert pulls the reader into the mystery and immediacy of ecological processes spanning a range from microscopic to tectonic, from microscopic to cosmic forces. Each tale brings the reader into the moment to witness an episode of survival in the wild first-hand. The material is presented on a level of intimacy and detail not usually encountered in other styles of natural history writing." "The book includes chapter notes that document the scientific basis for each story and describe the controversies still surrounding some of them - a splendid resource for families to read and share."--Jacket