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The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series
returns with a fresh new look and updated material. This is the
perfect pocket guide for nature enthusiasts keen to identify the
most commonly seen butterflies and moths in Britain and northern
Europe. Authoritative text, beautiful photographs and detailed
illustrations show the distinguishing features of each butterfly
and moth to aid identification. Features information on size,
habitat, geographical range and months when they can be spotted, as
well as names of similar species with which each butterfly or moth
could be confused, and details of the differences between them.
This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled
original, now expanded to include over 240 butterflies and moths.
The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series
returns with a fresh new look and updated material. This is the
perfect pocket guide for nature enthusiasts keen to identify the
most commonly seen insects in Britain and northern Europe.
Authoritative text and beautiful photographs show the
distinguishing features of each insect to aid identification.
Features information on size, habitat, geographical range and
months when they can be spotted, as well as names of similar
species with which each insect could be confused, and details of
the differences between them. This new edition builds on the
strengths of the unrivalled original, now expanded to include over
240 insects.
An insight into mating, birth and rearing young in the animal
world. It seeks to reveal the amazing and very varied ways in which
the continuance of life is assured for future generations. The
author compares the mating and reproduction tactics of insects and
birds, reptiles and amphibians, sharks and whales, and big mammals
such as wild horses, lions and elephants. Children will learn about
life processes such as metamorphosis from caterpillar to adult
insect, and the growth and development of young animals and how
they are cared for.
Packed full of facts and detailed illustrations, this updated new
edition is an expert family reference guide to the animals that
inhabit our world. From the smallest mouse to the largest whale,
this book offers a detailed and thorough introduction to an array
of reptiles, amphibians and mammals, exploring their habits and
habitats. Beginning with a biological and evolutionary overview of
the animal kingdom, the book examines a huge range of animal
characteristics, such as anatomy, survival instincts and
reproduction, and takes a closer look at what it means to be an
amphibian, reptile or mammal. The second half describes animals
from North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia.
Over 1000 illustrations, 800 distribution maps and information
boxes detailing habitat, diet, size, life span and conservation
status accompany the entries.
This book has been produced with the aim of stimulating the
general naturalist to take a closer look at the bumps and lumps
that make up the fascinating world of plant galls. Induced by a
variety of insects and other organisms and ranging from tiny
pimples to bizarre and often very attractive and exquisitely
sculptured growths, plant galls are mystery to many people, but
they offer a fascinating field of study for both botanists and
zoologists. Galls can be found on a very wide range of both woody
and herbaceous plants, with over 50 different kinds occurring on
Britain's oak trees alone, and there is still much to be learned
about even the commonest examples.An introduction to the nature of
plant galls and their formation Brief descriptions of some of the
organisms that cause or induce galls Superb photographs of just
over 200 of the commonest or most conspicuous of Britain's 1,000 or
so plant galls, arranged according to their host plants to aid
field identification Descriptions of these galls and the life
histories of the organisms that cause them
A photographic field guide to 1,500 species of insects found in
Britain and Ireland A photographic field guide to all the common
and some unusual species of insects across Britain that the keen
amateur naturalist is likely to spot. Over 1,500 species are
illustrated with detailed photographs chosen for their help in
identification. Includes photographs of larvae Each section is
coded with a symbol for easy reference Differences between similar
species are highlighted to avoid confusion Information given on
when to look and where to find each species Insect groups dealt
with include butterflies and moths, mayflies, dragonflies,
damselflies, grasshoppers, crickets, earwigs, lacewings, bugs,
bees, wasps, ants and beetles, all with keys to ensure accurate
identification.
Includes an amazing range of animals, from the largest, such as the
big cats, giraffes and reindeer through to the smallest, such as
the fire salamander, stoat and rock elephant shrew.
This title helps you discover the amazing world of big cats, birds
of prey, crocodiles, elephants, insects, spiders, snakes, wild
dogs, and many others. You can explore animal habitats around the
world, from the frozen home of polar bears, to the Namib Desert
where horses have adapted to the hot, dry climate. You can learn
about the specialized physical abilities of wild animals and their
natural survival strategies. You can study the quest for food and
the different ways in which insects, spiders, birds, fish, reptiles
and mammals give birth and raise their young. 1500 stunning
photographs and illustrations include action images and anatomical
inside-view diagrams. It is the ideal reference book for 8- to
12-year-olds for home or school use. You can find out how animals
survive in wild and dangerous conditions, hunt for food, sense and
escape from threats, and communicate with each other. Informative
images bring to life the ordered world of an ant's nest, get up
close to a leopard's distinctive spots, and capture the drama of
schools of hammerhead sharks. From the swamps of Australasia to the
icy extremes of North America, and from the seas of the South
Pacific to the forests of southern Asia, this stunning book takes
you on a dramatic visual journey into the animal kingdom.
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