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Book Synopsis Zoom in on Dragonflies by : Melissa Stewart
Download or read book Zoom in on Dragonflies written by Melissa Stewart and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have your readers ever seen a dragonfly up close? What does it look like? How does it eat? What is its life cycle? When readers check out the 'Zoom Bubbles' on every spread of this book, they'll get an up close peek at this insect's body, eyes, antennae, wings, and more.
Book Synopsis Zoom in on Dragonflies by : Melissa Stewart
Download or read book Zoom in on Dragonflies written by Melissa Stewart and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Provides information for readers about a dragonfly's home, food, and body"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Dragonflies written by Philip S. Corbet and published by Brill Academic Publishers. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This outstanding monograph presents a critical review of information, published and unpublished, worldwide, on the behaviour and ecology of dragonflies in all stages of the life cycle for both physical and biotic environments. Information about tropical and temperate species in functional and evolutionary contexts is skilfully integrated and facts and ideas are reviewed in the context of current biological thinking. The book includes more than 4,000 bibliographical entries, and concludes with indexes to authors, taxa and subjects. Unrevised Brill edition. Originally published with imprint Harley Books, ISBN 9780946589777
Download or read book Dragonflies written by Leo Statts and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2016-08-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all about colorful dragonflies! This book captivates young readers through simple and easy-to-read text combined with vibrant, full-color photographs. Plus, quick stats sections and bolded glossary terms invite readers to zoom in and learn more.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
Book Synopsis Dragonflies and Damselflies - a Natural History by : Dennis Paulson
Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies - a Natural History written by Dennis Paulson and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-26 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavishly illustrated introduction to the world's dragonflies and damselflies Dragonflies and damselflies are often called birdwatchers' insects. Large, brightly colored, active in the daytime, and displaying complex and interesting behaviors, they have existed since the days of the dinosaurs, and they continue to flourish. Their ancestors were the biggest insects ever, and they still impress us with their size, the largest bigger than a small hummingbird. There are more than 6,000 odonate species known at present, and you need only visit any wetland on a warm summer day to be enthralled by their stunning colors and fascinating behavior. In this lavishly illustrated natural history, leading dragonfly expert Dennis Paulson offers a comprehensive, accessible, and appealing introduction to the world's dragonflies and damselflies. The book highlights the impressive skills and abilities of dragonflies and damselflies--superb fliers that can glide, hover, cruise, and capture prey on the wing. It also describes their arsenal of tactics to avoid predators, and their amazing sex life, including dazzling courtship displays, aerial mating, sperm displacement, mate guarding, and male mimicry. Dragonflies and Damselflies includes profiles of more than fifty of the most interesting and beautiful species from around the world. Learn about the Great Cascade Damsel, which breeds only at waterfalls, the mesmerizing flight of Blue-winged Helicopters, and how the larva of the Common Sanddragon can burrow into sand as efficiently as a mole. Combining expert text and excellent color photographs, this is a must-have guide to these remarkable insects. A lavishly illustrated, comprehensive, and accessible natural history that reveals the beauty and diversity of one of the world's oldest and most popular insect groups Offers a complete guide to the evolution, life cycles, biology, anatomy, behavior, and habitats of dragonflies and damselflies Introduces the 39 families of dragonflies and damselflies through exemplary species accounts Features tips on field observation and lab research, and information on threats and conservation
Book Synopsis Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West by : Dennis Paulson
Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West written by Dennis Paulson and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-05-03 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Book Synopsis Dragonflies of the World by : Jill Silsby
Download or read book Dragonflies of the World written by Jill Silsby and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2001-07-16 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, for the first time, is a comprehensive and accessible overview of one of the world’s most popular insect groups, the Odonata. Written for interested amateurs as well as more experienced professionals, Dragonflies of the World covers their evolution, ecology, behaviour, physiology and taxonomy. It describes their unique attributes and the distinctive features of the suborders, superfamilies, families and subfamilies.
Book Synopsis A Dazzle Of Dragonflies by : Forrest Lee Mitchell
Download or read book A Dazzle Of Dragonflies written by Forrest Lee Mitchell and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a passionate look at a ubiquitous group of insects.
Book Synopsis Dragonflies Up Close by : Amanda Vink
Download or read book Dragonflies Up Close written by Amanda Vink and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dragonfly zooming by can be difficult to see in detail. That's why this book is perfect for young readers who would like to take a closer look at these extraordinary insects. Macro images show dragonflies in their natural environments and in action. At-level text allows readers to connect key concepts. Readers will be surprised to see and learn that a dragonfly has two separate sets of wings. They'll learn about a dragonfly's life cycle and habitat and discover how beautiful a dragonfly can be.
Book Synopsis Dragonflies and Damselflies of Georgia and the Southeast by : Giff Beaton
Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies of Georgia and the Southeast written by Giff Beaton and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Dragonflies through Binoculars by : Sidney W. Dunkle
Download or read book Dragonflies through Binoculars written by Sidney W. Dunkle and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2000-10-12 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Zoom in on Fireflies by : Melissa Stewart
Download or read book Zoom in on Fireflies written by Melissa Stewart and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Melissa Stewart shines a light on a bright insect in this book. Readers will discover a firefly's life cycle, eating habits, wings, and more in this addition to the Zoom In on Insects. series. The 'Zoom Bubbles' allow readers an up close look at important parts on a firefly's body.
Download or read book WG: Dragonflies written by Cynthia Berger and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2004-03-10 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • 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.
Book Synopsis Dragonflies and Damselflies of Texas and the South-Central United States by : John C. Abbott
Download or read book Dragonflies and Damselflies of Texas and the South-Central United States written by John C. Abbott and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first guide to dragonflies and damselflies of the south-central United States. The book covers 263 species, representing more than half of the North American fauna. The area of coverage significantly overlaps with other regions of the country making this book a useful aid in identifying the dragonflies and damselflies in any part of the United States, Canada, or northeastern Mexico. More photographs of damselflies in North America appear here than in any other previously published work. All 85 damselfly and 178 dragonfly species found in the region are distinguished by photographs, numerous line drawings, keys, and detailed descriptions to help with identifications. Features include: Discussions of habitats, zoogeography, and seasonality Details on dragonfly and damselfly life history and conservation An introduction on studying and photographing dragonflies and damselflies An entire section devoted to the external anatomy of dragonflies and damselflies Species accounts organized by family into sections on size, regional and general distribution, flight season, identification, similar species, habitat and biology and ecology Range maps for each species, as well as an extensive bibliography and a list of resources for further study
Download or read book Dragonflies written by Chris Earley and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tips and tricks on how to catch, identify and study dragonflies.
Book Synopsis Common Dragonflies of the Southwest by : Kathy Biggs
Download or read book Common Dragonflies of the Southwest written by Kathy Biggs and published by Azalea Creek Pub. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographic identification field guide to the common dragonflies of the southwest. Contains decriptions of male and female, size, haitat, flight period and distribution by common and scientific name for 106 species. Checklist and information on dragonfly life cycle, viewing dragonflies included.
Download or read book Dragonflies written by Mari C. Schuh and published by Bullfrog Books. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Dragonflies, early readers will learn about the physical characteristics of dragonflies and discover how this unique insect hunts for food. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover the fascinat
