Like
the incredible popularity of birdwatching, the study and
appreciation of butterflies is a burgeoning and rewarding
pastime. Butterflies are regular visitors to our parks,
gardens and fields and they are an important part of our local
ecosystems and sometimes proper identification of some species
can be a real challenge. Butterflies of British Columbia by
John Acorn & Ian Sheldon and published by Lone Pine Publishing
is a great guide to these fascinating insects. Butterflies of
British Columbia covers each species of butterfly found in the
province with a vivid colour illustration by Ian Sheldon and
detailed information on their natural history, identification,
distribution and flight season. This volume also offers an
introduction to butterflies for the novice lepidopterist that
includes a history on butterfly names, an overview of their
biology as well as a very informative look at the study and
appreciation of these marvelous creatures. Compact enough to
easily slip into a backpack, Butterflies of British Columbia
also offers a complete checklist as well as a useful and
accurate quick reference guide. Butterflies of British
Columbia by John Acorn & Ian Sheldon and published by Lone
Pine Publishing is a fantastic addition to the library of any
hiker, birdwatcher or naturalist living in B.C. and this well
researched effort sheds an overdue light on a fascinating
subject.
DK Smithsonian
Bug Hunter
Smithsonian Nature Activity Guides from
DK
Published By DK
Publishing, Inc
Guest Book Review by
Ashley age 7
I
enjoyed this book very much because it was
so interesting! This book taught me alot of
information about bugs that I did not know.
I really enjoyed the different projects. I
learned how to build a butterfly bar, a bee
home and a moth trap. I really liked the
fold-out cards that helped me to identify
different bugs that I found. My favorite
parts of the book were learning about aphids
and about the louse. I am now officially a
BUG HUNTER!
By J.
Reese Voshell, Jr. and illustrated by Amy
Bartlett Wright.
Published by McDonald & Woodward Publishing
Anyone with an interest in the outdoors or
natural history finds wonder and amazement
in all organisms one comes across. Even the
smallest of creatures holds fascination on
those keen on natural life and many times
will leave you wondering, ‘What is
that ??’.
A
guide to common freshwater invertebrates of
North America by J. Reese Voshell,
Jr. is a wonderfully complete introduction
to the small organisms that we find in the
shallows of our local freshwater ponds,
lakes, creeks or streams. Beautifully
illustrated by Amy Bartlett Wright,
A
guide to common freshwater invertebrates of
North America is much more than the
typical field guides on the market today.
The first section of the book takes the
reader through the ecology and fundamentals
of freshwater biology and freshwater
invertebrates. Well written in an easy to
follow flow that is indicative of his 25
years of research and study, J. Reese
Voshell, Jr. explains how to use this book
and introduces the reader to the guidelines
to effectively study freshwater
invertebrates. The rest of the book is split
into two parts, the first not too different
from most field guides are the illustrated
descriptions of 100 of the most common
freshwater invertebrates with easy to follow
distinguishing characteristics. This
identification section is referenced by page
to the third section that contains a
detailed description on the distribution,
habitat, biology and feeding habitats of
each of the individual freshwater
invertebrates. All written in an easy to
follow format,
A
guide to common freshwater invertebrates of
North America is a comprehensive
guide and study tool, it is part field guide
and part biology text, the combination of
which is what makes this book unique and
valuable.
A
guide to common freshwater invertebrates of
North America is as complete a guide
book as you will ever find or need.
Like
the incredible popularity of birdwatching, the study and
appreciation of butterflies is a burgeoning and rewarding
pastime. Butterflies are regular visitors to our parks,
gardens and fields and they are an important part of our local
ecosystems and sometimes proper identification of some species
can be a real challenge. Butterflies of British Columbia by
John Acorn & Ian Sheldon and published by Lone Pine Publishing
is a great guide to these fascinating insects. Butterflies of
British Columbia covers each species of butterfly found in the
province with a vivid colour illustration by Ian Sheldon and
detailed information on their natural history, identification,
distribution and flight season. This volume also offers an
introduction to butterflies for the novice lepidopterist that
includes a history on butterfly names, an overview of their
biology as well as a very informative look at the study and
appreciation of these marvelous creatures. Compact enough to
easily slip into a backpack, Butterflies of British Columbia
also offers a complete checklist as well as a useful and
accurate quick reference guide. Butterflies of British
Columbia by John Acorn & Ian Sheldon and published by Lone
Pine Publishing is a fantastic addition to the library of any
hiker, birdwatcher or naturalist living in B.C. and this well
researched effort sheds an overdue light on a fascinating
subject.