A Novabook

Describes experiments in which apes and dolphins have been taught aspects of human language and discusses the contributions of these experiments to our understanding of animal intelligence.

Describes the wildlife commonly found in a variety of urban environments, including backyards, vacant lots, parks, and city margins.

Describes space garbage, from mislaid cameras and tools to disused satellites and moon vehicles, and includes sections on how they got there, potential hazards to navigation, plans for disposal, etc.