Field Guide: Creatures Great and Small

Field Guide: Creatures Great and Small
Author: Valerie Davies
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2015-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 184780697X

Adorn your walls with 35 beautiful, detailed black-and-white prints waiting for you to pull them out and color them in. Creatures great and small fill the pages, including big cats and small dogs, bees with wings and fish with fins, snakes that slither and birds that fly. Each print includes a species key and interesting facts on the reverse side sothat you can learn about the creatures you're coloring. Creatures Great and Small is a gorgeous gift for animal enthusiasts of any age.

Field Guide: Creatures Great and Small

Field Guide: Creatures Great and Small
Author: Valerie Davies
Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2015-05-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 184780635X

This is the first book in a series of illustrated guides to popular subjects such as natural history and fashion, beautifully presented as a book of high-quality decorative black-and-white prints. A Colouring Guide to Creatures Great and Small features animals from all corners of the globe – from exotic fish to big cats to incredible insects – with information on each species included on the reverse of each print. Pull out each of the 36 prints and colour them in as you wish, either by following the colouring tips on the back or by letting your imagination run wild, then hang them up on your wall or give them away as presents. With gorgeous, detailed artwork and an eyecatching 100% silver foil cover, this is a colouring book that will stand out from the crowd.

Wildlife of Star Wars

Wildlife of Star Wars
Author: Terryl Whitlatch
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1452147663

This field guide offers a unique look at the creatures that populate the Star Wars galaxy. Packed with hundreds of detailed and colorful illustrations of exotic entities in a wide array of habitats—from the ice fields of Hoth and the pastures of Naboo to the concrete jungle of Coruscant—this entertaining and comprehensive classic also provides information on the mating habits, feeding patterns, and defense mechanisms of these incredible beasts.

The Field Guide to Fields

The Field Guide to Fields
Author: Bill Laws
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2010
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN: 1426205082

An authoritative yet informal guide to the role played by fields in the modern landscape--their history, natural history and folklore--includes 300 color illustrations and practical information on sheep-shearing, drying wild herbs, flora and fauna and much more.

Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington D.C.

Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington D.C.
Author: Howard Youth
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2014-04-22
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1421412322

Discover the wonders of Washington’s complex ecosystem with this field guide to the district’s parks, gardens, urban forests and more. Every neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is home to abundant wildlife, and its large park network is rich in natural wonders. A hike along the trails of Rock Creek Park, one of the country’s largest and oldest urban forests, quickly reveals white-tailed deer, eastern gray squirrels, and little brown bats. Mayapples, Virginia bluebells, and red mulberry trees are but a few of the treasures found growing at the National Arboretum. A stroll along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers might reveal stealthy denizens such as bullfrogs, largemouth bass, and common snapping turtles. In Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C., naturalist Howard Youth takes readers on an urban safari, describing the wild side of the nation’s capital. Detailed drawings by Carnegie artist Mark A. Klingler and photography by Robert E. Mumford, Jr., reveal the stunning color and beauty of the flora and fauna awaiting every D.C. naturalist. Residents and tourists alike will find this guide indispensable, whether seeking a secluded jog or an adventurous outing away from the noise of the city.

Field Guide to Animal Tracks and Scat of California

Field Guide to Animal Tracks and Scat of California
Author: Lawrence Mark Elbroch
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2012-05-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0520951646

Spotting an animal’s fresh footprints in the wild can conjure a world for the hiker: Why did the deer tracks disappear? Where did the cougar turn off the trail? What does it mean when two sets of footprints seem to coincide? This beautifully illustrated field guide, the first devoted to the tracks and signs of California animals—including birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates like spiders and beetles—blends meticulous science with field experience to provide an engaging companion for both armchair exploration and easy field identification. Filled with useful tools for the wildlife expert, and essential background and visual aids for the novice, including in-depth information about the ecology of each species, this book goes beyond basic recognition of types to interpret what animals leave behind as a way of "seeing" how they move through the world.

Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You

Arthur Spiderwick's Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You
Author: Tony DiTerlizzi
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1416960953

With 41 fabulous full-color plates, six gatefolds, six watercolor landscapes, scores of black-and-white and color sketches of 31 faierie species, this book is destined to be a favorite of even the most demanding faierie enthusiast. Illustrations.

Birds - A Spiritual Field Guide

Birds - A Spiritual Field Guide
Author: Arin Murphy-Hiscock
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2011-12-18
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1440526958

Birds are all around us—building nests for their eggs, perching on a nearby tree branch, floating freely on a breath of wind. But do you ever feel like a bird might be trying to connect with you—or even tell you something? This book can help you figure out the special message your visitor is trying to share. Inside this lovely illustrated field guide you'll find everything you need to decipher the unique meaning behind each individual bird sighting. From physical description to folklore, each of the common bird species detailed within has a story and a unique symbolism which will help reveal the changes these mystical creatures want you to make in your life. With this enlightening volume as your inspiration, get ready to take a look at your life from a bird's eye view—one robin, crow, and hummingbird at a time!

The Hidden Meaning of Birds--A Spiritual Field Guide

The Hidden Meaning of Birds--A Spiritual Field Guide
Author: Arin Murphy-Hiscock
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2019-04-09
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1507210272

Behold the power of nature with this illustrated field guide to recognizing and understanding the messages that the universe sends us through the birds we see in our daily lives. Birds are all around us—pecking at the sidewalk, perching on a nearby tree branch, flying in the sky above our heads. But have you considered the possibility that there is a deeper meaning behind each blue jay sighting or the call of a hawk? The Hidden Meaning of Birds can help you decipher the special message your avian oracle is trying to share. The Hidden Meaning of Birds isn’t just your typical field guide to birds. In addition to a physical description of a variety of common bird species, it also includes the folklore and unique symbolism associated with each to help you understand the changes these mystical creatures want you to make in your life. A blue jay may be urging you to examine your communication habits. A cardinal may be telling you to stand up for yourself. The list goes on. The illustrations and descriptions are easy to follow along, and it includes beginner terms for both spiritual guidance and bird identification. With this enlightening volume as your inspiration, get ready to reexamine your life from a bird’s eye view—one robin, crow, and hummingbird at a time.