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A Natural History of Parenting - A Naturalist Looks at Parenting in the Animal World and Ours

Susan Allport

Publisher: Open Road Distribution

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Anyone who has ever held a baby—or observed a nesting bird—will find much to inform and entertain in this enchantingly written and thoroughly researched book. Allport revels in the marvelous diversity of care in the animal world. She shows us our place in that world with great humor, knowledge, and common sense.
Available since: 06/28/2016.
Print length: 256 pages.

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