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Plants And Animals Of The Taiga by Yuri Arakcheyev

Posted on June 21, 2025 by The Mitr

A small book depicting various plants and animals in the Taiga forest of the Soviet union. Illustrated by V. Fedotov Translated by Bruce Hamilton You can get the book here and here.

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Notes Of A Nature Photographer by Anatoly Rogozhin

Posted on July 7, 2024 by The Mitr

In this post, we will see the book Notes Of A Nature Photographer by Anatoly Rogozhin. About the book This book is the result of a journey which lasted many years. If I were to mark all my trips on … Continue reading →

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Forest Seasons by Ivan Sokolov-Mikitov

Posted on June 28, 2024 by The Mitr

In this post, we will see the book Forest Seasons by Ivan Sokolov-Mikitov. About the book A book describing how different animals cope with change of seasons: winter, spring, summer and autumn. Aimed at children the book tells wonderful stories … Continue reading →

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Tales Of A Naturalist by Pyotr Manteufel

Posted on October 20, 2022 by The Mitr

In this post, we will see the book Tales Of A Naturalist by Pyotr Manteufel. About the book There are different ways of loving nature. One might love nature because it is generally accepted to love it and to say, … Continue reading →

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A Ticket To Ride by N. Osipov

Posted on August 25, 2022 by The Mitr

In this post, we will see the book A Ticket To Ride by N. Osipov. About the book A Ticket to Ride or Stories About Resourceful Travellers with a Truthful Introduction and Equally Truthful Afterwords, with Puzzles and Hints by … Continue reading →

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How Color Protects Wildlife –

Posted on November 30, 2021 by The Mitr

In this post, we will see the book How Color Protects Wildlife by Ghennadii Snegiryev. About the book You are walking in the woods and hear only rustling and chirping. But invisible eyes are watching you and ears are listen­ing. … Continue reading →

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The Brave Ant – Makarova

Posted on November 12, 2021 by The Mitr

In this post, we will see the book The Brave Ant by Tatiana Makarova. About the book The book describes a story of ant and his family whose home is swept away by water. The book was translated from Russian … Continue reading →

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Forest Homes – Bianki

Posted on January 20, 2017 by The Mitr

In this post we will see Forest Homes by Vitaly Bianki. The book is actually a compilation of four children’s stories Forest Homes – Translated by Fainna Glagoleva Red Hill – Translated by Olga Shartse Ant Hurries Home – Translated … Continue reading →

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