The best books on voyages of discovery that were about science, not conquest

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The best books to grasp (once and for all!) that we, humans, are not that special

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The best books for a crash course in our climate choices

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The best books about our human relationship with the natural world

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The best books that will redefine your understanding of geography

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The best books about the poetic side of science

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The best books about trailblazing explorers in the Americas

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The best books for building peace with nature

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The best books that´ll help you understand the biodiversity crisis—by telling you a great story

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The best books if you have an interest in history and the science of nature

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The best books on scientific discovery and what makes scientists tick

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The best books to make you rethink nature

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