Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Download or read book The Book of Caterpillars written by David G. James and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2018-02-14 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “For the lover of all things lepidopterous, The Book of Caterpillars is a beautifully curated collection and guide to 600 species from around the globe.” —The American Biology Teacher While most of us picture caterpillars as cute fuzzballs munching on leaves, there is much more to them than we imagine. A caterpillar’s survival hinges on finding enough food and defending itself from the array of natural enemies lined up to pounce and consume. And the astounding adaptations and strategies they have developed to maximize their chances of becoming a butterfly or moth are only just beginning to be understood, from the Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillar that resembles a small snake to the Eastern Carpenter Bee Hawkmoth caterpillar that attempts to dissuade potential predators by looking like a diseased leaf. The Book of Caterpillars unveils the mysteries of six hundred species from around the world, introducing readers to the complexity and beauty of these underappreciated insects. With the advent of high-quality digital macrophotography, the world of caterpillars is finally opening up. The book presents a wealth of stunning imagery that showcases the astonishing diversity of caterpillar design, structure, coloration, and patterning. Each entry also features a two-tone engraving of the adult specimen, emphasizing the wing patterns and shades, as well as a population distribution map and table of essential information that includes their habitat, typical host plants, and conservation status. Throughout the book are fascinating facts that will enthrall expert entomologists and curious collectors alike. A visually rich and scientifically accurate guide to six hundred of the world’s most peculiar caterpillars, this volume presents readers with a rare, detailed look at these intriguing forms of insect life.

Download or read book Caterpillars to Butterflies written by Bobbie Kalman and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-12-15 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs and simple text introduce young readers to the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of butterflies.

Download or read book The Very Impatient Caterpillar written by Ross Burach and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This clever send-up of every child's biggest challenge -- being patient! -- is a STEM-friendly, laugh-out-loud comedy about metamorphosis. * "Super-charged." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review"Will delight fans of Mo Willems's "Pigeon" series... absolutely charming." --School Library JournalHEY! What are you guys doing?We're going to metamorphosize.Meta-WHAT-now?Transform into butterflies.Right. Right. I knew that...WAIT?! You're telling me I can become a BUTTERFLY?Yes.With wings?Yes.Wait for ME!!Ross Burach's hilarious, tongue-in-cheek exploration of metamorphosis will make you flutter with glee, while also providing real facts about how caterpillars transform into butterflies.

Download or read book Caterpillar to Butterfly written by Laura F. Marsh and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes a caterpillar's four stages of life.

Download or read book A Butterfly Without Wings written by David M. F. Powers and published by Pants on Fire Press. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a caterpillar spots a green leaf waving from the top of a tree, he doesn't think twice about the dangers lurking about. Instead, he comes up with a plan and doggedly inches his way towards the leaf.

Download or read book Waiting for Wings written by Lois Ehlert and published by Red Wagon Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Butterflies grow out of their cocoons and feed on flower nectar.

Download or read book Have You Seen My Cat written by Eric Carle and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: Natick, MA: Picture Book Studio, c1987.

Download or read book The Greedy Python written by Richard Buckley and published by Little Simon. This book was released on 2015-05-19 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A snake is too greedy for his own good in this book and CD package illustrated by children’s book legend Eric Carle and narrated by award-winning actor Stanley Tucci. In this classic picture book from Richard Buckley and Eric Carle that includes a CD with audio narration by Stanley Tucci, a greedy python eats every creature he comes across in the jungle. From a tiny mouse to an enormous elephant, the eaten animals befriend one another in the belly of the snake, where they team up and kick the inside of the python until he spits them out. This humorous tale about manners, respect, and friendship will delight readers—and listeners!

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Download or read book Ten Little Caterpillars written by Bill Martin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-08-30 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten little caterpillars are out and about in our big, wide world--come join them! You never know what you might find. . . . A butterfly, perhaps? Readers of all ages have celebrated the work of Bill Martin Jr and Lois Ehlert ever since their first collaboration on Chicka Chicka Boom Boom more than twenty-five years ago. Now these two picture-book geniuses are together again in this dynamic and visually stunning counting-and-natural history picture book that's just perfect for reading aloud--and comes complete with a glossary filled with intriguing information about all of the caterpillar stars!

Download or read book The Treasury of Natural History Or A Popular Dictionary of Animated Nature written by Samuel Maunder and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 924 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Treasury of Natural History Or a Popular Dictionary of Zoology in which the Characteristics that Distinguish the Different Classes by Samuel Maunder written by Samuel Maunder and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 860 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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