Smithsonian Handbook Of Interesting Insects
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| Author | : Gavin R. Broad |
| Publisher | : Smithsonian Institution |
| Total Pages | : 130 |
| Release | : 2020-03-20 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1588346862 |
Stunning photographic guide to bugs, from the beautiful to the bizarre and every bug in between Smithsonian Handbook of Interesting Insects presents striking photographic profiles of insects, each one specially selected from the 34 million specimens found in one of the oldest and most important entomology collection in the world, held by London's Natural History Museum. The book showcases more than one hundred significant bug species, including the ruby-tailed wasp, the garden tiger moth, the jewel beetle, the flying stick insect, the orchid bee, and many others. Magnificent full-color photographs show the bugs in detail, so that readers can learn to distinguish, for example, the translucent abdomen of the great pied hoverfly from the yellow or orange markings on a giant scoliid wasp. Each detailed and dazzling photograph is accompanied by a caption describing the bug's lifestyle, distribution, size, and key characteristics. An insightful introduction also explores the different orders and families found in the insect classes and an explanation of how they have evolved. Based on the most up-to-date science and accessibly written, the book will appeal to scientists and amateur science readers alike.
| Author | : George McGavin |
| Publisher | : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| Genre | : Arthropoda |
| ISBN | : 9780789453372 |
Presents photos, descriptions, and information about more than 550 insects and arthropods.
| Author | : Janice Parker |
| Publisher | : Av2 by Weigl |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| Genre | : Insects |
| ISBN | : 9781590367070 |
An introduction to the physical features, behavior, and types of insects.
| Author | : Harland Coultas |
| Publisher | : Read Books Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 96 |
| Release | : 2020-09-17 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1528767330 |
“The Beetle and Butterfly Collection” is a classic guide to collecting, arranging, and preserving various insects at home. Written with the amateur in mind, it contains simple, step-by-step instructions that will prove invaluable to anyone with an interest in insect collecting and preservation. Contents include: “Setting-Out and Maintaining Beatles and Butterflies”, “The Parts of a Beetle”, “The Classification”, “Lepidoptera, or Butterflies and Moths”, “Classification of Butterflies”, “The Lepidarium”, “The Outline Sketch of the Insect Orders”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a new, affordable, modern edition complete with the original text and artwork.
| Author | : Rick Imes |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 164 |
| Release | : 1992-08 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 0671746952 |
Includes glossary and lists of biological equipment suppliers and entomological organizations.
| Author | : Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2020-04-02 |
| Genre | : Evolution (Biology) |
| ISBN | : 9780008316372 |
A journey into the weird, wonderful and truly astonishing lives of the small but mighty creatures who keep the world turning. Out of sight, underfoot, unseen beyond fleeting scuttles or darting flights, insects occupy a hidden world, yet are essential to sustaining life on earth. Insects influence our ecosystem like a ripple effect on water. They arrived when life first moved to dry land, they preceded - and survived - the dinosaurs, they outnumber the grains of sand on all the world's beaches, and they will be here long after us. Working quietly but tirelessly, they give us food, uphold our ecosystems, can heal our wounds and even digest plastic. They could also provide us with new solutions to the antibiotics crisis, assist in disaster zones and inspire airforce engineers with their flying techniques. But their private lives are also full of fun, intrigue and wonder -musical mating rituals; house-hunting for armies of beetle babies; metamorphosing into new characters; throwing parties in fermenting sap; cultivating fungi for food; farming smaller species for honey dew and always ensuring that what is dead is decomposed, ready to become life once again. Here, we will discover life and death, drama and dreams, all on a millimetric scale. Like it or not, Earth is the planet of insects, and this is their extraordinary story.
| Author | : Cally Hall |
| Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2021-08-17 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0744020557 |
Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge on over 130 gemstones from around the world. Learn how gemstones are formed and how to recognize them by their unique qualities and colors. It’s a wonderful book for beginners, students and gemstone-enthusiasts that includes the latest scientific research and specimen classification. Handbook of Gemstones is filled with all you need to know about the fascinating world of gemstones — cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones and precious metals. Inside, you’ll find: • Fast facts for quick reference, including chemical composition, hardness, gravity, luster and reflective value. • Photo close-ups of key details and highlights of distinguishing features. • Illustrations of faceting and shapes popular for each gemstone. • A detailed introduction to everything a beginner gemologist needs to know, including how gemstones form, the different properties, crystal shapes, faceting and the history of gems. Everything you ever wanted to know about gems Delve into the one-of-a-kind characteristics, colors and attributes of more than 130 gemstones with this compact visual guide. For easy classification, each stone’s entry includes annotated photographs to highlight distinguishing features and concise details about the attributes of gems. Designed for beginners and experienced collectors alike, this gemology book explores what gemstones are, how they are classified and how to identify them by their physical and optical properties. It also shows you how they were fashioned and imitated throughout history. Learn the differences between varieties of cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones and precious metals. It includes a glossary for many more technical and scientific terms, and over 800 high-quality photos of gems, making it the ideal gift for any budding gemologist! Love what you’re seeing? Check out other titles in the series! The DK Handbook series is an incredible collection of titles that fascinate curious minds. Other books include Rocks and Minerals, Dinosaurs, and Prehistoric Life, and Stars and Planets.
| Author | : Arthur V. Evans |
| Publisher | : Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated |
| Total Pages | : 496 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9781402741531 |
Also includes material on proturans, springtails, diplurans, harvestmen, scorpions, ticks, mites, centipedes, millipedes, crayfish, pillbugs, fairy, brine, tadpole, and clam shrimps, water fleas, and malacostracans.
| Author | : Donald Joyce Borror |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 458 |
| Release | : 1970 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780395185230 |
Text and pictures combine to present 579 insect families.
| Author | : Michael S. Engel |
| Publisher | : Sterling |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2018-10 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781454923237 |
A fascinating look at the world's most numerous inhabitants, illustrated with stunning images from the American Museum of Natural History's Rare Book Collection. It is estimated that there are around five million insect species on Earth, and this magnificent volume tells their incredible story. It covers everything from insect evolution, metamorphosis, and camouflage to society, language, and pollination--plus tales of discovery by intrepid entomologists. More than 180 illustrations describe these fascinating animals down to their tiniest details, from butterflies' iridescent wings to beetles' vibrant colors.
