Author : Blair Nikula
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 17,96 MB
Release : 2002-04-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780316816793
A pocket-size, brilliantly colorful, simple-to-use guide to dragonflies, containing dozens of full-color photographs that enable readers of all ages to identify the most common species; range maps; tips on attracting dragonflies, information on habitat needs, life cycle, food preferences; and much more.
Author : Donald Stokes
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 12,17 MB
Release : 2001-07-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780316816960
A pocket-size, brilliantly colorful, simple-to-use guide to shorebirds, containing dozens of full-color photographs that enable readers of all ages to identify the most common species; range maps; tips on the best times to view shorebirds, information on habitat needs, life cycle, food preferences; and much more.
Author : Sidney W. Dunkle
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 17,96 MB
Release : 2000-10-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0199727295
Dragonfly watching is fast becoming an enjoyable and exciting hobby for many of those who love butterfly watching. This book picks up on that trend and brings it to the reader in an attractive and accessible format. A new addition to Oxford's acclaimed Butterflies through Binoculars series of field guides, Dragonflies through Binoculars allows for quick and easy identification of all the 300-plus species of dragonflies that have been found in the United States and Canada. In these well-illustrated pages, Sidney W. Dunkle answers any query the beginner or expert might have on the subject of dragonfly-watching on this continent--what kind of binoculars to buy, where to start looking for dragonflies, how to photograph these striking creatures, which clubs or societies to join, and so forth. Other important features for this handy field guide include detailed accounts of every species mentioned, useful information on habitats, explanations of mating rituals, full-color photographs of most of the species described, and range maps.
Author : Chris Earley
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,69 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781770851863
Tips and tricks on how to catch, identify and study dragonflies.
Author : Dennis Paulson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 17,59 MB
Release : 2009-05-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0691122814
Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the first fully illustrated field guide to all 348 species of dragonflies and damselflies in western North America. Dragonflies and damselflies are large, stunningly beautiful insects, as readily observable as birds and butterflies. This unique guide makes identifying them easy--its compact size and user-friendly design make it the only guide you need in the field. Every species is generously illustrated with full-color photographs and a distribution map, and structural features are illustrated where they aid in-hand identification. Detailed species accounts include information on size, distribution, flight season, similar species, habitat, and natural history. Dennis Paulson's introduction provides an essential primer on the biology, natural history, and conservation of these important and fascinating insects, along with helpful tips on how to observe and photograph them. Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the field guide naturalists, conservationists, and dragonfly enthusiasts have been waiting for. Covers all 348 western species in detail Features a wealth of color photographs Provides a color distribution map for every species Includes helpful identification tips Serves as an essential introduction to dragonflies and their natural history
Author : Giff Beaton
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 19,15 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780820327952
More than one hundred and fifty species of dragonflies and damselflies most likely to be seen throughout the U.S. Southeast north of Florida are covered in this abundantly illustrated guide that is organized for easy use in the field and contains information on the insects' life cycles, taxonomy, characteristics, habitats, distribution, behavior, and identification.
Author : Donald Stokes
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 27,85 MB
Release : 1984-04-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780316817271
With these handy paperback reference guides, illustrated throughout with black-and-white line drawings, nature watchers know what to look for and how to interpret what they see. Whether carried into the field or consulted at home, these books provide readers with fascinating facts and insights into the behavior of birds and wildlife. With more than 3 million copies of their books sold to date, Donald and Lillian Stokes are increasingly recognized and celebrated as America's preeminent authorities on nature and birding.
Author : John Woodward
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 37,58 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Dragonflies
ISBN : 1438133510
Introduces dragonflies, including facts on what they look like, their life cycle, where they live, and what they eat.
Author : Donald Stokes
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 14,64 MB
Release : 2002-04-29
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780316816953
A pocket-size, brilliantly colorful, simple-to-use guide tohummingbirds, containing dozens of full-color photographs that enable readers of all ages to identify the most common species; range maps; tips on attracting hummingbirds, information on habitat needs, life cycle, food preferences; and much more.
Author : Cynthia Berger
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 32,61 MB
Release : 2004-03-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0811751066
• First title in Stackpole Books' new Wild Guide series • A complete, expert introduction to the world of dragonflies and also covers damselflies • Detailed color drawings of different species and behaviors Dazzling in appearance, idiosyncratic in behavior, dragonflies and damselflies have long captured the imaginations of nature lovers. In this illustrated natural history guide, Cynthia Berger takes the reader on a whirlwind trip through the lives of these intriguing insects, from their birth underwater (where they actually spend most of their lives as ferocious nymphs) to their miraculous transformation into free-flying adults. Features a field guide to the most common North American species--including life-size silhouettes for easy identification--as well as tips for observing dragonflies in the wild and attracting them to your backyard.
