Insects & Spiders

At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts an astonishing array of plants and animals-over half a million species! Ecotourists, birders, and biologists come from around the world, drawn by the likelihood of seeing more than three or...

Britain's much-revered and studied butterflies are, besides being very beautiful, a fascinating group of insects each with an intricate life story. The aim of this enchanting collection of poetry penned by respected insect ecologist - and as revealed...

The most up-to-date and authoritative resource on the biology and evolution of solitary beesWhile social bees such as honey bees and bumble bees are familiar to most people, they comprise less than 10 percent of all bee species in the world. The vast...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781990181177Author Lasting HappinessFormat PaperbackPage Count 42Imprint Richard NelsonPublisher Richard NelsonWeight(grams) 122gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781614760641Author Michael BushFormat HardbackPage Count 670Imprint X-Star Publishing CompanyPublisher X-Star Publishing CompanyWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781607747635Author Kate FreyFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Ten Speed PressPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 669gDimensions(mm) 226mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908819093Author Thom DallimorePage Count 8Imprint Field Studies CouncilPublisher Field Studies Council

The Definitive Guide to Insects as a Sustainable Food Source In The Insect Cookbook, two entomologists and a chef make the case for insects as a sustainable source of protein for humans and a necessary part of our future diet. They provide consumers and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780946589401Author Michael SalmonFormat HardbackPage Count 432Imprint Harley BooksPublisher BrillWeight(grams) 1660g

Top-Bar Beekeeping is an offering designed to encourage beekeepers around the world to keep bees naturally by providing beekeeping basics, hive management and the utilization of top-bar hives. In recent years, beekeepers have had to face tremendous...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781616461669Author Orin McMonigleFormat HardbackPage Count 202Imprint Coachwhip PublicationsPublisher Coachwhip PublicationsWeight(grams) 789gDimensions(mm)...

'a true gem' -London Naturalist 'I love this book' -Nick Baker The author completes the book with an identification guide to dung itself, so that you can identify the animal that left it behind. Pellets or pats? Scats, spraints, frass, guano, spoor...

Whether you are a novice looking to get started with bees, an experienced apiculturist looking for ideas to develop an integrated pest-management approach, or someone who wants to sell honey at a premium price, this is the book you've been waiting for. ...

National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four...

RSPB Spotlight: Ladybirds is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photos, and features succinct, detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist. Brightly coloured and pleasingly pattered, ladybirds are among some of our most beloved and...

Stephen A. Marshall's natural history titles - Insects: Their Natural History and Diversity (2017, ISBN 978 177085 962 3), Beetles: The Natural History and Diversity of Coleoptera (2018, ISBN 978 02281 0069 0) and Flies: The Natural History and Diversity...

This trusted handbook is a must-have for novice and seasoned beekeepers alike. Now totally redesigned and featuring color photos and graphics, the second edition also includes up-to-date information on honey bee health. The go-to reference presents...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781616461430Author Orin McMonigleFormat HardbackPage Count 122Imprint Coachwhip PublicationsPublisher Coachwhip PublicationsWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781783807406Author Lafcadio HearnFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint The Swan River PressPublisher The Swan River PressWeight(grams) 290gDimensions(mm)...

With Common Sense Natural Beekeeping, learn to keep bees sustainably with limited chemical or human intervention. Today's bees face unprecedented challenges. Chemical treatments for pests like the ubiquitous and deadly varroa mite have become standard...

Step into the remarkable world of the honeybee in this illuminating and delightfully illustrated pocket guide. For budding apiarists, this introductory book offers fascinating information about honeybees and everything you need to know to begin your own...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486279985Author Jan SovakPage Count 48Imprint Dover Children'sPublisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams) 175gDimensions(mm) 278mm * 208mm * 4mm

Albert Honig's most constant companions have always been his bees. A never-married octogenarian, he makes a modest living as a beekeeper, as his father and his father's father did before him. Deeply acquainted with the workings of his hives, Albert is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781851538874Author J. BebbingtonPage Count 12Imprint Field Studies CouncilPublisher Field Studies Council

An introduction to insect physiology, genetics and behaviour which looks at the interaction between humans and insects, and explores both the positive and negative aspects of the relationship.About the AuthorMay Berenbaum is professor of entomology at...

For many of us, the buzzing of a bee elicits panic. But the next time you hear that low droning sound, look closer: the bee has navigated to this particular spot for a reason using a fascinating set of tools. She may be using her sensitive olfactory...

When the pandemic year forced photographer Joel Sartore to stay home in Nebraska instead of travelling to zoos and wildlife cenres around the world, what did he do? He went outside and explored bugs. This book reveals more than 100 species of insects,...

The Real Buzz on Bees What a promise! Actually, promises. First, here's a book that teaches kids all about the fascinating world of bees. Second, fun exercises, activities, and illustrations engage the imagination and offer a deeper understanding of...

'A beautiful gift... Full of fascinating facts' Yorkshire Post 'We all want to help the beleaguered bee and Sally Coulthard's latest book is a great place to start' Amateur Gardening 'How to help bees thrive and give your garden a real buzz' You...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908819758Author Ian WallaceFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint Field Studies CouncilPublisher Field Studies Council

Fancy meeting a foot-long centipede or a spider the size of your dinner plate? Willing to let the world's weirdest and most fascinating minibeasts join you on your sofa? Then allow Jess French to lead you head first through the unbelievable world of...

Leaf beetles are one of the largest groups of beetles, with tens of thousands of species worldwide and around 280 in Britain. They belong mainly to the family Chrysomelidae, but also to two small closely related families, the Megalopodidae and...

The author's high quality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation and the main sites for viewing the listed...

Listen to the bees.Bees reflect human society - understand them and we can get a little closer to understanding ourselves. Humans and bees have enjoyed a close relationship for millennia, and the entries in this book reflect at least two thousand years...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143134275Author Jonathan BalcombeFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint PlumePublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

An accessible but comprehensive overview of beetles, illustrated with 4,500 photographs. Among Stephen Marshall's many other natural history titles are Insects: Their Natural History and Diversity and Flies: The Natural History and Diversity of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999731243Author Ben SmartFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Lancashire & Cheshire Fauna SocietyPublisher Lancashire & Cheshire Fauna Society

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904846567Author Ken PicklesFormat PaperbackPage Count 84Imprint Northern Bee BooksPublisher Northern Bee BooksWeight(grams) 150gDimensions(mm) 244mm *...

Insects are often overlooked because they are small or ignored because they are deemed trivial, and many are dismissed as nuisance pests. But their numbers and diversity are mind-numbing, and under even a modest hand lens they are beautiful or bizarre. ...

Given the underlying topography, the scenery over most of Britain has been created largely by human activities. Over the centuries, landscapes have been continually modified as human needs and desires have changed. ...