Download or read book Scorpions and Venomous Insects of the Southwest written by Erik D. Stoops and published by Golden West Publishers (AZ). This book was released on 1995 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valuable reference for hikers, hunters, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts of the Southwest.
Download or read book America Beware written by Therlee Gipson and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction I was inspired to write this book "America BEWARE! (Killer Insects)" to inform the general public on information that could be helpful to them. Especially in Texas. Although there are not many deadly insects in North America there are a few that can have fatal effects on humans. Of the 4 deadliest insects found in the United States, two of them are Spiders and the others are Bees and Scorpions. These possibly deadly insects are found in tropical, arid climates in the Southern and Western United States. Most dangerous insects found in the United States are located in Southern Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Southern California, and Colorado. Although deadly insect species are mainly found in these States they can also be seen in Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Kansas, and Tennessee. Learn some facts about the Black Widow and Tarantula Spiders, the Striped Scorpion, and Africanized Bees so you can keep yourself safe in warmer climates. This book intention is to help the user obtain information at his/her finger tip. Chapters in this book includes: Tarantula Spiders Mosquitoes West Nile Virus Transmitted by Mosquitoes Malaria Transmitted by Mosquitoes Africanized Killer Bees Red Imported Fire Ants Black Widow Spiders Brown Recluse Spiders Ticks, Fleas, Mites & Scorpions There are some tips in this book, "America BEWARE! (Killer Insects)" on symptoms and treatments of stings and bites and what to do in case of an emergency. I hope you enjoy this book and give it as a gift to a love one or a friend. Thank you in advance. The author Therlee Gipson
Download or read book Scorpions written by Elizabeth Raum and published by Amicus Ink. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All of these animals—from the mostly innocent black widow spider to the deadly taipan snake—have one thing in common: they use venom, or poison, for defense. Read about how these poisonous animals survive in their natural habitats and what part they play in the food chains and ecosystems in which they live. The question and answer feature throughout the book promotes reader inquiry, while the list of resources encourages further research and learning. This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous scorpion. Readers learn how these desert animals use the stinger on their tails to kill prey and defend against predators. Also explains the threat of these stings to humans and what to do when they are encountered.
Download or read book Ecoviews written by Whit Gibbons and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 1998-03-20 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book celebrates the intrinsic worth of all plants and animals in order to motivate people in a unified effort to preserve the Earth's rich array of life forms."--Cover.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Insects written by Vincent H. Resh and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2003-04-04 with total page 1266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Insects is a comprehensive work devoted to all aspects of insects, including their anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and disease, as well as issues of exploitation, conservation, and management. Articles provide definitive facts about all insects from aphids, beetles and butterflies to weevils and yellowjackets. Insects are beautiful and dreadful, ravenous pests and devastating disease vectors, resilient and resistant to eradication, and the source of great benefit and great loss for civilization. Important for ecosystem health, they have influenced the evolution of other life forms on our planet including humans. Anyone interested in insects, from university professors and researchers to high school students preparing a report, will find The Encyclopedia of Insects an indispensable volume for insect information. * An unprecedented collection in 1,276 pages covering every important aspect of insects * Presents 270 original articles, thoroughly peer reviewed and edited for consistency * Features 1,000 figures and tables, including 500 full-color photographs * Includes the latest information contributed by 250 experts in 17 countries * Designed to save research time with a full glossary, 1,700 cross-references, and 3,000 bibliographic entries
Download or read book Fishing Arizona written by Guy J. Sagi and published by American Traveler Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Noted outdoors writer G. J. Sagi takes you fishing on 100 of Arizona's most popular lakes and streams revealing when, where and how to catch those lunkers!
Download or read book Discover Arizona written by Rick Harris and published by American Traveler Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives information on where to find arrowheads, battlegrounds, prehistoric ruins and rock crystals.
Download or read book Explore Arizona written by Rick Harris and published by American Traveler Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native Arizonan leads would-be explorers to 60 out-of-the-way places. Explore old forts, ruins, waterfalls, ice caves, cliff dwellings and other Arizona wonders. Maps.
Download or read book Poisonous Dwellers of the Desert written by Natt Noyes Dodge and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dangerous Insects Spiders written by Chris McNab and published by Gareth Stevens. This book was released on 2006-12-30 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examine features of the plague flea, emperor scorpion and bird-eating spider and learn how they thrive in their environment.
Download or read book Desert Survival Skills written by David Alloway and published by Univ of TX + ORM. This book was released on 2010-06-25 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An “authoritative, comprehensive, well written, and entertaining” guide to staying alive in the desert from a Texas Parks and Wildlife veteran (Library Journal). Remote desert locations, including the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico, southern Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, draw adventurers of all kinds, from the highly skilled and well prepared to urban cowboys who couldn’t lead themselves, much less a horse, to water. David Alloway’s goal in this book is to help all of them survive when circumstances beyond their control strand them in the desert environment. In simple, friendly language, enlivened with humor and stories from his own extensive experience, Alloway—a naturalist and search-and-rescue veteran who’s worked with the US Air Force on survival skills—here offers a practical, comprehensive handbook for both short-term and long-term survival in the Chihuahuan and other North American deserts.
Download or read book Congressional Record written by United States. Congress and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 1420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scorpions written by Adele Richardson and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, hunting methods, and distribution of scorpions and their relationship with humans.
Download or read book Arizona Trails Central Region written by Peter Massey and published by Adler Publishing. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This field guide includes meticulous trail details for 44 offroad routes located near the towns of Phoenix, Wickenburg, Quartzsite (south), Payson, Superior, Globe and Yuma (north). NEW, full COLOR addition to our Trails series! These handy 6x9? books include scenic drives plus a whole lot more! Including some of America's best mountain biking, hiking, camping and fishing areas! Ghost towns galore? Step back into the past while wandering through abandoned mining areas, old buildings, and even entire towns. INCLUDES GPS coordinates throughout each book.
Download or read book Deadly Scorpion Sting written by Kevin Blake and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep in the jungles of Thailand, Gareth Pike awoke one sunny morning in 2007. As he was getting dressed, he reached down to grab a pair of shorts off his floor. Suddenly, Gareth felt a horrible stinging pain in his thumb. Then he spotted a deadly black scorpion scurrying away. “I was in dreadful pain,” said Gareth. Would he survive his encounter with a venomous scorpion? Learn all about venomous scorpions in this engrossing new narrative nonfiction book for young readers. It’s packed with exciting wildlife encounters, cutting-edge science, and loads of info about venom and its deadly effects.
Download or read book Backcountry Adventures Arizona written by Peter Massey and published by Adler Publishing. This book was released on 2006-05 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beautifully crafted, high quality, sewn, 4 color guidebook. Part of a multiple book series of books on travel through America's beautiful and historic backcountry. Directions and maps to 2,671 miles of the state's most remote and scenic back roads ? from the lowlands of the Yuma Desert to the high plains of the Kaibab Plateau. Trail history is colorized through the accounts of Indian warriors like Cochise and Geronimo; trail blazers; and the famous lawman Wyatt Earp. Includes wildlife information and photographs to help readers identify the great variety of native birds, plants, and animal they are likely to see. Contains 157 trails, 576 pages, and 524 photos (both color and historic).
Download or read book Deadly Spiders and Scorpions written by Andrew Solway and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2004 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how each animal hunts, what it eats, and where it can be found. Most importantly, learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations that have made them supreme predators in their realms.
