Animals

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781476794563Author Bernd HeinrichFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm) 211mm *...

Using more than 30 years research from the author team at the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU), this volume reveals how agricultural systems and wildlife interact, presenting examples from scales varying from landscape to microcosm, from...

Learn about the habits and habitat of the Northern Goshawk, a fierce bird of prey that nests in the boreal forests far from human habitation. This hawk, about the size of a Common Raven, is capable of catching and killing large birds such as geese and...

Given their roles in the ecosystem, raptors are widely considered the flagship or umbrella species among birds. Most species undertake a seasonal journey that is impressive because of the length, and the imposing natural barriers such as deserts and seas...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780646530079Author Michael WilliamsFormat PaperbackPage Count 456Imprint Strange Nation PublishingPublisher Strange Nation PublishingWeight(grams) 786g

A Photographic Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Singapore is a fully comprehensive field guide to the 136 species of dragonfly and damselfly found in Singapore. With stunning, close-up photographs from the authors, each species is...

A stunning photographic showcase of the birds of Cuba. Cuba is now one of the most popular birding destinations in the world. Its rich avifauna includes 25 endemic species, and the island is also home to a range of regional scarcities and an important...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Lane Anderson Award 2021 and RBC Taylor Prize 2019.Book InformationISBN 9781524743420Author Timothy C. WinegardFormat PaperbackPage Count 496Imprint...

Otters are charismatic and enchanting animals, with universal appeal, but most people will never see one in the wild. Leighton Moss is one of the best places in England to connect with these elusive creatures, although even here it is unusual to see one...

In a world where a growing body of scientific research is closing the gap between the human and non-human, Inside Animal Hearts and Minds invites us to change the way we view animals, the world, and our place in it.As Charles Darwin suggested more than a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780994156136Author Jane MyersFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Equiculture PublishingPublisher Equiculture PublishingWeight(grams) 154gDimensions(mm)...

Today we are faced with the alarming possibility that as many as 50 percent of species alive will become extinct within this century. This statistic is so staggering that scientists have begun to refer to the twenty-first century as the "sixth extinction...

Chameleons are fascinating creatures: they almost always evoke in people a strong response, be it delight, wonder or fear. "Chameleons of Southern Africa" explores this interesting group of lizards and discusses their strange and unusual, sometimes...

Life in Cold Blood offers a rare glimpse into the peculiar world of amphibians and reptiles, the first vertebrate creatures to venture forth from the primeval waters millions of years ago, yet which today include species that are the most at risk of...

A killer. A manhunt. The triumph of justice and of the wolf. The greatest event in Yellowstone history. Greater Yellowstone was the last great truly intact ecosystem in the temperate zones of the earth--until, in the 1920s, U.S. government agents...

The culmination of many years of research, observation, and study, the new STOKES FIELD GUIDE includes more species, more photographs, and more useful identification information than any other photographic field guide. The guide features 853 North...

A full-colour, fully updated field guide to identifying British Columbia's bats, with new material on acoustic identification. With more than 1,400 species worldwide, bats live on every continent except Antarctica and in virtually every type of habitat,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781472977267Author Roger RiddingtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint T & AD PoyserPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLCWeight(grams) 818g

Snakes are creatures of mystery, arousing fear in many people but fascination in a few. Recent research has transformed our understanding of the behaviour and ecology of these animals, revealed their important roles in diverse ecosystems, and discovered...

WINNER OF THE BEST FIELD GUIDE AT THE WHITLEY AWARDS 2019 Packed with extraordinary photographs, this ground-breaking book represents the first accessible field guide to the reptiles and amphibians of New Zealand, covering all 123 species. From the...

The Washington Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for The Evergreen State. The set includes three Pocket Naturalist Guides to Washington -- Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife -- and is attractively packaged in a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607748793Author Matt SewellFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/RodaleWeight(grams) 323gDimensions(mm)...

Filled with beautiful images, this new field guide presents the nesting habits of the 730 bird species known to breed in southern Africa. From vultures and eagles to waxbills and cisticolas, this comprehensively cross-referenced book contains up-to-date...

A gorgeously illustrated and interactive full-color guide to more than 181 birds of North America, based on the bestselling board game, Wingspan.Praised for its gorgeous illustrations, accurate portrayal of bird habitats, and its gameplay, the...

What might we learn about our own human natures from the friskiness of a young goat, the focus of a hawk, the transformation of a butterfly, or the hibernation of a bear?How can animals-through their natural and cultural histories-offer us ideas that...

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... When you dive into the sea, do you ever wonder what's down there, beneath you, poised to take an inquisitive bite? Author of Jaws Peter Benchley and film director Steven Spielberg certainly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781611807103Author Roine MagnussonFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780973059830Author Cathy SalisburyFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint Love of the Sea PublishingPublisher Love of the Sea PublishingWeight(grams) 280g

The Oregon Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for The Beaver State. The set includes three Pocket Naturalist Guides to Oregon -- Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife -- and is attractively packaged in a cellophane bag...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262083836Author Adrian HepworthFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdWeight(grams) 1196gDimensions(mm) 308mm * 241mm * 19mm

Visitors to tropical forests generally come to see the birds, mammals, and plants. Aside from butterflies, however, insects usually do not make it on the list of things to see. This is a shame. Insects are everywhere, they are often as beautiful as the...

Cricket song is a sound of the Australian bush. Even in cities, the rasping calls signify Australia's remarkable cricket biodiversity. Crickets are notable for a variety of reasons. When their population booms, some of these species become agricultural...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781627659581Author James HerriotFormat HardbackPage Count 442Imprint Turtleback BooksPublisher Turtleback BooksWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 208mm *...

Ammonites are an extinct and charismatic lineage that persisted for over 300 million years. They were used, with other fossils, to corroborate the principle of faunal succession and launch the field of biostratigraphy. Despite intense research, many...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780982214060Author Maia KincaidFormat PaperbackPage Count 178Imprint Wisdom of Love Publishing & ConsultingPublisher Wisdom of Love Publishing &...

Ancient Egypt's temples and tombs encompass images of exotic animals, birds, and plants that are no longer found in the country today, while the fossils of dinosaurs and ancient whales reveal an extraordinary legacy from prehistoric times. Egypt's...

INCLUDES SPECIALLY COMMISSIONED LINE DRAWINGS Little Tiger is not like other tigers. Not content to spend her days alone, roaming the snow forests of Siberia hunting prey, she prefers instead to ponder the ways of the world. One day, eager to discover...

Dive into an unprecedented survey of millions of years of life on planet Earth. Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is a beautifully crafted encyclopedia of prehistoric species that the whole family can enjoy. Featuring an incredible mix of 3D...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993323614Author Alex KlaushoferFormat PaperbackPage Count 56Imprint Hermes BooksPublisher Hermes Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781439148181Author Dyan DenapoliFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 211mm *...