Books and Themes in Nature

Emily shares her favorite books, covering topics like geology, fossils, true crime, urban nature, and taxidermy. She discusses each book's themes and relevance, including 'Timefulness', 'The Dinosaur Artist', 'The Feather Thief', 'Rambunctious Garden', 'Zoo Nebraska', 'Primates', and 'Stuffed Animals'. Emily also highlights a book celebrating the Field Museum's history. She encourages viewers to share their thoughts and recommendations.

What is the main reason Emily does not own all the books she discusses?

• She doesn't like to keep books.

• She only reads them once.

• She borrows them from the library.

• She prefers digital books.

What concept does the book 'Timefulness' help readers understand?

• The evolution of human species

• Deep time and its implications

• The importance of family generations

• The history of geology

Which book explores the legal and illegal sides of the commercial fossil industry?

• The Dinosaur Artist

• Zoo Nebraska

• Timefulness

• The Feather Thief

What crime is central to 'The Feather Thief'?

• A taxidermy fraud

• A primate research scandal

• A museum heist involving bird specimens

• A fossil theft in Mongolia

What challenge did Emily face when moving to Chicago, as discussed in 'Rambunctious Garden'?

• Finding a job

• Adjusting to urban nature

• Making new friends

• Learning the local language

What was the original goal of the founder of Zoo Nebraska?

• To study mountain gorillas

• To open a theme park

• To create a wildlife sanctuary

• To build a natural history museum

Who are the three primatologists featured in the book 'Primates'?

• Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, Biruté Galdikas

• Louis Leakey, Charles Darwin, Carl Linnaeus

• David Attenborough, Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey

• Biruté Galdikas, Louis Leakey, Charles Darwin

What unique feature does the book 'Stuffed Animals' offer?

• A collection of famous taxidermy pieces

• Step-by-step taxidermy guides

• Interviews with taxidermists

• A history of taxidermy

What does the Field Museum book celebrate?

• The museum's 100th anniversary

• 125 moments in the museum's history

• The opening of a new exhibit

• The museum's collection of fossils

What is a common theme among the books discussed by Emily?

• The art of storytelling

• The importance of libraries

• The impact of human actions on nature

• The history of the Field Museum