Books
The David Suzuki Foundation and Greystone Books began their publishing partnership in 1994. In the years following, the collaboration has produced an important collection of titles on issues of the environment, sustainability, nature and natural history. Many of these titles have won national and international awards as well as being adapted and released by foreign publishers throughout the world. Greystone Books is committed to reducing the consumption of old-growth forests, and all books are printed on carefully selected environmentally friendly paper stocks.
Gardens: A Literary Companion
Like writing, gardening is an act of imagination and faith, and so it should be no surprise that many fine writers have turned their hand to the soil and brought their gardens back to the page. This anthology gathers together the best from around the world and across the centuries.... More »
Deserts
Next to rain forests, deserts are the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth: endless expanses of arid sand, or swaths of gravel and thorn, or acres of grassland or dust. All differ in their floral, faunal, and geological assemblages, and all inspire vivid and passionate responses from those who experience... More »
The Great Lakes
Comprehensive, engaging and timely, The Great Lakes: A Natural History of a Changing Region is an exploration and a celebration of one of the most important ecological systems on Earth. Five immense lakes — remembered by school children with the mnemonic "HOMES," for Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie and Superior -... More »
An Enchantment of Birds
Richard Cannings reminisces about encounters with his favorite birds and describes the wonders of bird life. In these delightful meditations, biologist and bird lover Richard Cannings weaves stories of his personal encounters with his favorite birds into fascinating descriptions of their behavior, anatomy, and evolution. When Cannings was a boy,... More »
Where the Silence Rings
Earth's natural wonders celebrated in new series of literary companions In spring 2007 Greystone Books will launch a series of carefully selected nature, natural history, exploration, and adventure anthologies. Each book in the collection focuses on a particular natural or geographic feature and evokes, through the words of gifted writers,... More »
Dark Waters Dancing to a Breeze
Earth's natural wonders celebrated in new series of literary companions In spring 2007 Greystone Books will launch a series of carefully selected nature, natural history, exploration, and adventure anthologies. Each book in the collection focuses on a particular natural or geographic feature and evokes, through the words of gifted writers,... More »
Prairie
Told in the author's distinctively enchanting style, this bestselling guide to one of the largest ecosystems in North America is now updated Authoritative, detailed, and scientifically up-to-date, Prairie: A Natural History provides a comprehensive, non-technical guide to the biology and ecology of the prairies, the Great Plains grasslands of North... More »
Wisdom of the Elders
First published in 1992, this classic David Suzuki title is now back in print, with a new introduction. A meticulous gathering of both scientific insight and Native knowledge, Wisdom of the Elders offers a way to reconcile our place in nature, by listening to our elders. From the foundations of... More »
Salmon Forest
NEW IN PAPER, David Suzuki and Sarah Ellis's charming and informative text, accompanied by Sheena Lott's exquisite watercolors, magically evoke the spirit and mystery of the West Coast rain forest. Together, text and illustrations illuminate the interconnectedness of the forest and the sea and of all life. Recommended by Curriculum... More »
Wild Prairie
In this gorgeous homage to the grasslands of North America, photographer James R. Page takes us on a journey through the wild prairie, those areas of the prairie that look much as they did 300 years ago. Traveling from Saskatchewan to Texas to photograph the splendor of the grasslands through... More »
Tree: A Life Story
Winner of the Canadian Science Writer's Association Award A magical portrait of a singular organism. This is a story that spans a millennium and includes a cast of millions. It is the story of a single tree. In this clear, concise, and captivating book, renowned scientist and environmentalist David Suzuki... More »
The Sacred Balance
This special 10th anniversary edition re-examines our place in the natural world in light of the sweeping environmental changes and the recent advances in scientific knowledge. Since its first publication, Sacred Balance has sold over 100,000 copies. In the meantime, global warming has become a major issue as glaciers and... More »
