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Book Synopsis Concise Pond Wildlife Guide by : Bloomsbury
Download or read book Concise Pond Wildlife Guide written by Bloomsbury and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-21 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated mini field guide is packed with information on more than 190 species of animal and plant that inhabit still-water bodies such as ponds, pools and small lakes in northern Europe. A vast number of species occurs in these habitats, so the book is selective, but it pictures and describes a good range of fauna and flora that are likely to be found and identified. Among the fascinating animals featured are freshwater sponges, hydras, water bears, worms, leeches, water snails, dragonflies and damselflies, frogs and toads, bats, fish, birds, and iconic mammals such as the Water Vole and European Otter. All the species are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks, and a concise written account for each covers data such as size, general description, habitat, ecology, and distribution in Britain and the near Continent. The easy-to-follow layouts and superb artworks aid quick and accurate identification, making the book an indispensable reference in the field as well as in the home and garden. It is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet to protect it against the elements in the field.
Book Synopsis Concise Garden Bird Guide by : Bloomsbury
Download or read book Concise Garden Bird Guide written by Bloomsbury and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical field guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, provides essential information on identifying and attracting eighty-eight species of garden bird. Each species account contains accurate artworks that show details to help readers differentiate between similar looking species, and male and female birds. A concise written account further outlines their size, plumage, voice, habitat, food and distribution in Britain and the near Continent. The book also includes general guidelines on food, feeders, nest boxes and other items that can greatly increase the presence of birds in your garden. The easy-to-follow layouts and illustrations aid quick identification, and make this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home.
Download or read book Pond Life written by George K. Reid and published by Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook is best viewed on a color device. This guide describes and illustrates, in full color, the plants and animals that live in or near ponds, lakes, streams, and wetlands. It includes surface-dwelling creatures as well as those of open water, the bottom, and the shore and tells how various animals and plants live together in a community. Plus suggestions for: Where and when to look Observing and collecting specimens Making exciting discoveries
Book Synopsis The Wildlife Pond Book by : Jules Howard
Download or read book The Wildlife Pond Book written by Jules Howard and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This friendly, practical guide includes everything you need to know to pick up a spade, put in a pond and help wildlife flourish right outside your back door. Ponds are vital oases for nature. They are nursery grounds, feeding stops and bathing spots. They are genetic superhighways and vibrant ecosystems each brimming with life, interactions and potential. And they are for everyone. In The Wildlife Pond Book, Jules Howard offers a fresh perspective on ponds and encourages gardeners to reach for a garden spade and do something positive to benefit our shared neighbourhood nature. As well as offering practical tips and advice on designing, planting up and maintaining your pond, Jules encourages readers to explore the wildlife that colonises it with a torch, a microscope or a good old-fashioned pond-dipping net. With a foreword by award-winning wildlife-gardening author, Kate Bradbury, this helpful new guide includes a section outlining the hundreds of organisms that may turn up in your pond and is packed with creative ideas that have been tried and tested by author Jules Howard, an avid pond-builder, prolific pond-dipper and passionate voice for freshwater conservation for more than fifteen years. So, no matter how big your outdoor space is, The Wildlife Pond Book is the guide you need to create your very own haven for nature.
Book Synopsis Adventures in Nature by : Dawn Nelson
Download or read book Adventures in Nature written by Dawn Nelson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2021-07-16 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through a mixture of original stories and traditional tales, Adventures in Nature offers an abundance of ways for families to connect with the earth. As our ancestors did before us, the book follows the seasons contained in the 'Wheel Of The Year', with each entry focusing on a story that brings us closer to the natural world, accompanied by simple craft projects, activities and mindful moments. In our busy, modern lives we have become increasingly disconnected from the world around us, and stories are an age-old way of re-establishing that link, nurturing a love for the environment and embedding awareness and respect for the planet within our culture. This book allows you to discover your very own adventures in nature through story.
Book Synopsis Pond and River Life by : Pamela Forey
Download or read book Pond and River Life written by Pamela Forey and published by . This book was released on 2000-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pocket Reference Guide: Pond & River Life is an ideal compact identification guide to the wide variety of animals to be found in fresh water. Whether identifying fishes or insects, tadpoles or crayfish, an easy-to-follow system of colour-coded bands and symbols leads rapidly and easily to the correct section of the book. Detailed full-colour illustrations and concise, informative text allow you to make a positive identification. Symbols also warn you of animals which may nip, bite or sting.
Book Synopsis The Wildlife Pond Handbook by : Louise Bardsley
Download or read book The Wildlife Pond Handbook written by Louise Bardsley and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pond Life written by George Kell Reid and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handbook describing and illustrating some of the common animals and plants found in or near ponds, lakes, streams, and marshes.
Book Synopsis Pond and Brook by : Michael J. Caduto
Download or read book Pond and Brook written by Michael J. Caduto and published by UPNE. This book was released on 1990 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces readers to the intriguing world of freshwater life.
Book Synopsis The Wildlife Pond Handbook by : Louise Bardsley
Download or read book The Wildlife Pond Handbook written by Louise Bardsley and published by Bloomsbury Wildlife. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated guide identifies over 450 species of trees, both native and naturalized, offering full details of structure; distinguishing features such as bark, leaves, flowers and fruit; and information on distribution. Each of the main species is illustrated with colour photographs and where similar additional species are noted, these are accompanied by precise line drawings showing specific characters. A history of trees and information on how to identify trees correctly is provided in the introduction, and practical information on field equipment and conservation issues can be found in the final section of the book.
Book Synopsis Concise Foraging Guide by : Tiffany Francis-Baker
Download or read book Concise Foraging Guide written by Tiffany Francis-Baker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical pocket guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, includes 194 edible fruits, nuts and seeds, flowers, greens and vegetables, herbs, roots, whole plants, fungi, seaweeds and shellfish that you can forage in the UK and Europe. Each species account includes accurate artworks and concise descriptions outlining essential details to help you identify species in the field, as well as information on where you can find species and helpful tips on how to cook and bake with the food you forage. The author's introduction offers practical advice on foraging safely and legally and outlines how to prepare and preserve your foraged foods, including making mead and jam, drying herbs, storing mushrooms for later use and how to safely prepare foraged shellfish.
Book Synopsis Steve Backshall's Venom by : Steve Backshall
Download or read book Steve Backshall's Venom written by Steve Backshall and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-21 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exciting look at how various animals use venom for survival. A wide variety of insects, reptiles and amphibians use toxins to subdue their prey or to stop becoming prey to another predator. Even some mammals and birds resort to poison as a means of securing a meal or deterring attack! From species such as the King Cobra, Lionfish, Fat-tail Scorpion and Poison Dart-frog to the diminutive but lethal Black Widow Spider, Venom takes a fascinating look at the different types of natural venoms. TV presenter Steve Backshall needs no introduction following his performances on TV series such as Deadly 60 and Lost Land of ... On a tour of the world's continents, he looks at over 60 of the most venomous creatures, describing their main characteristics and explaining how they administer their venom and what its effects are. Stunning colour photographs and exciting accounts of Steve's own encounters with some of these animals bring the world of natural venom alive.
Download or read book Pond Life written by George K. Reid and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2001 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A handbook describing and illustrating some of the common animals and plants found in or near ponds, lakes, streams, and marshes.
Book Synopsis Concise Butterfly and Moth Guide by : Bloomsbury
Download or read book Concise Butterfly and Moth Guide written by Bloomsbury and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical pocket field guide, published in association with the Wildlife Trusts, includes 150 butterfly and moth species from Britain and the near Continent. Each species account contains accurate artworks that show details to help readers differentiate between male and female butterflies, moths and caterpillars of varying species. A concise written account outlines further essential information, such as size, description, habitat, flight times, distribution, foodplants and habits. The easy-to-follow layouts and illustrations aid quick identification, and make this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket, yet filled with essential information for nature enthusiasts.
Book Synopsis A Field Guide to Cape Cod by : Patrick J. Lynch
Download or read book A Field Guide to Cape Cod written by Patrick J. Lynch and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated full-color guide to the unique plants, wildlife, and environments of Cape Cod and the other nearby "Outer Lands" that face the Atlantic Ocean This essential guidebook presents the most abundantly illustrated and fascinating account of the natural history of Cape Cod, its nearby islands, Block Island, the western coast of Rhode Island, and southeastern Long Island ever published. Exploring the ecology and most common plants and animals of the various regional environments--beaches, dunes, salt marshes, heathlands, and coastal forests--the book also encompasses marine mammals, sea turtles, and fish offshore. For nature-loving local residents and visitors alike, this essential book will be a treasured resource.
Book Synopsis The Wildlife Pond Book by : Jules Howard
Download or read book The Wildlife Pond Book written by Jules Howard and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This friendly, practical guide includes everything you need to know to pick up a spade, put in a pond and help wildlife flourish right outside your back door. Ponds are vital oases for nature. They are nursery grounds, feeding stops and bathing spots. They are genetic superhighways and vibrant ecosystems each brimming with life, interactions and potential. And they are for everyone. In The Wildlife Pond Book, Jules Howard offers a fresh perspective on ponds and encourages gardeners to reach for a garden spade and do something positive to benefit our shared neighbourhood nature. As well as offering practical tips and advice on designing, planting up and maintaining your pond, Jules encourages readers to explore the wildlife that colonises it with a torch, a microscope or a good old-fashioned pond-dipping net. With a foreword by award-winning wildlife-gardening author, Kate Bradbury, this helpful new guide includes a section outlining the hundreds of organisms that may turn up in your pond and is packed with creative ideas that have been tried and tested by author Jules Howard, an avid pond-builder, prolific pond-dipper and passionate voice for freshwater conservation for more than fifteen years. So, no matter how big your outdoor space is, The Wildlife Pond Book is the guide you need to create your very own haven for nature.
Book Synopsis In the Small, Small Pond by : Denise Fleming
Download or read book In the Small, Small Pond written by Denise Fleming and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1993-09-15 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Small, Small Pond is a 1994 Caldecott Honor Book.
