Download or read book National Audubon Society Field Guide to Shells written by Harald Alfred Rehder and published by Knopf. This book was released on 1981-08-12 with total page 904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description
Download or read book Familiar Seashells of North America written by Harald Alfred Rehder and published by Knopf Publishing Group. This book was released on 1988 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic guide to seashells and facts about each type of shell.
Download or read book National Audubon Society Field Guide to Tropical Marine Fishes written by C. Lavett Smith and published by Knopf. This book was released on 1997-09-16 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identifies the tropical marine fish living off the coast of North America.
Download or read book A Field Guide to Shells written by Robert Tucker Abbott and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1995 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes and depicts eight hundred species of shells.
Download or read book National Audubon Society Field Guide to Fossils written by Ida Thompson and published by Knopf. This book was released on 1982-10-12 with total page 846 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic field guide to fossils.
Download or read book The Audubon Society Field Guide to the Night Sky written by Mark R. Chartrand and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book National Audubon Society Field Guide to Weather written by David Ludlum and published by Knopf. This book was released on 1991-10-15 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incredibly comprehensive yet portable enough for your day pack, the definitive field guide to every type of weather system, cloud formation, and atmospheric phenomenon common to North America--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. The 378 dramatic photographs in National Audubon Society Field Guide to Weather capture cloud types, precipitation, storms, twisters, and optical phenomena such as the Northern Lights. Essays with accompanying maps and illustrations discuss the earth's atmosphere, weather systems, cloud formation, and development of tornadoes and many other weather events.
Download or read book Peterson First Guide to Shells of North America written by Jackie Leatherbury Douglass and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1998-05-11 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes and illustrates shells found in North America, including gastropods, chitons, and bivalves.
Download or read book A Field Guide to Atlantic Coast Fishes written by C. Richard Robins and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1986 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The more than 1,000 species descriptions in this guide include information on range and habitat such as depths, bottom types, water temperatures, and salinity. The almost 1,100 illustrations use the Peterson Identification System for quick, accurate field identification.
Download or read book A Field Guide to the Shells of Our Atlantic Coast written by Percy A. Morris and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Book of Shells written by M.G. Harasewych and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-12-10 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who among us hasn’t marveled at the diversity and beauty of shells? Or picked one up, held it to our ear, and then gazed in wonder at its shape and hue? Many a lifelong shell collector has cut teeth (and toes) on the beaches of the Jersey Shore, the Outer Banks, or the coasts of Sanibel Island. Some have even dived to the depths of the ocean. But most of us are not familiar with the biological origin of shells, their role in explaining evolutionary history, and the incredible variety of forms in which they come. Shells are the external skeletons of mollusks, an ancient and diverse phylum of invertebrates that are in the earliest fossil record of multicellular life over 500 million years ago. There are over 100,000 kinds of recorded mollusks, and some estimate that there are over amillion more that have yet to be discovered. Some breathe air, others live in fresh water, but most live in the ocean. They range in size from a grain of sand to a beach ball and in weight from a few grams to several hundred pounds. And in this lavishly illustrated volume, they finally get their full due. The Book of Shells offers a visually stunning and scientifically engaging guide to six hundred of the most intriguing mollusk shells, each chosen to convey the range of shapes and sizes that occur across a range of species. Each shell is reproduced here at its actual size, in full color, and is accompanied by an explanation of the shell’s range, distribution, abundance, habitat, and operculum—the piece that protects the mollusk when it’s in the shell. Brief scientific and historical accounts of each shell and related species include fun-filled facts and anecdotes that broaden its portrait. The Matchless Cone, for instance, or Conus cedonulli, was one of the rarest shells collected during the eighteenth century. So much so, in fact, that a specimen in 1796 was sold for more than six times as much as a painting by Vermeer at the same auction. But since the advent of scuba diving, this shell has become far more accessible to collectors—though not without certain risks. Some species of Conus produce venom that has caused more than thirty known human deaths. The Zebra Nerite, the Heart Cockle, the Indian Babylon, the Junonia, the Atlantic Thorny Oyster—shells from habitats spanning the poles and the tropics, from the highest mountains to the ocean’s deepest recesses, are all on display in this definitive work.
Download or read book National Audubon Society Field Guide to Butterflies written by Robert Michael Pyle and published by Knopf. This book was released on 1981-07-12 with total page 934 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the butterflies of North America and includes scientific names, physical description, related species, life cycle and habitat.
Download or read book Shells written by DK and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 species of seashell from around the world Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise e-guide to seashells of the world. Includes more than 600 full-colour photographs of over 500 species of seashells, this handy reference ebook is designed to cut through the complex process of identification and make it accessible to the average reader. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each species entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight each shell's characteristics and distinguishing features. The entry always includes a distribution map, showing the geographical range of the species, as well as at-a-glance key facts. Includes detailed information on the shape of each genus, differences between the major classes, and more, this is the clearest identification e-guide to seashells for beginners and established enthusiasts alike.
Download or read book The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America written by Matt Kracht and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National bestselling book: Featured on Midwest, Mountain Plains, New Atlantic, Northern, Pacific Northwest and Southern Regional Indie Bestseller Lists Perfect book for the birder and anti-birder alike A humorous look at 50 common North American dumb birds: For those who have a disdain for birds or bird lovers with a sense of humor, this snarky, illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and—let's face it—true. Featuring common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Matt Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and details exactly why they suck with humorous, yet angry, ink drawings. With The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America, you won't need to wonder what all that racket is anymore! • Each entry is accompanied by facts about a bird's (annoying) call, its (dumb) migratory pattern, its (downright tacky) markings, and more. • The essential guide to all things wings with migratory maps, tips for birding, musings on the avian population, and the ethics of birdwatching. • Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. "There are loads of books out there for bird lovers, but until now, nothing for those that love to hate birds. The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America fills the void, packed with snarky illustrations that chastise the flying animals in a funny, profane way. " – Uncrate A humorous animal book with 50 common North American birds for people who love birds and also those who love to hate birds • A perfect coffee table or bar top conversation-starting book • Makes a great Mother's Day, Father's Day, birthday, or retirement gift
Download or read book National Audubon Society Field Guide to Seashore Creatures written by Norman A. Meinkoth and published by Knopf. This book was released on 1981-12-12 with total page 822 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive field guide available to the wonders of the North American seashore--a must-have for any enthusiast's day pack or home library--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. Discover the seashore's natural treasures with this handy guide, which covers nearly 700 species in full detail and makes identification quick and easy with arrangement by shape and by color. Featuring beautiful color photographs and a durable vinyl binding, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Seashore Creatures is incredibly detailed yet portable and sturdy enough for any seaside excursion. It is an authoritative companion for beachcombers, tidepool explorers and marine enthusiasts, as well as an exciting, educational gift for children.
Download or read book National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Fishes Whales and Dolphins written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 908 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This delightful field guide features 585 full-color photographs of marine and freshwater fishes, 30 photographs and 45 paintings of whales, dolphins, and porpoises, and 24 pictures of freshwater and saltwater habitats. 529 species are described in detailed written accounts-with information on measurements; body shape and color; scales, fins, and gills; habitat; range; and behavior-and 400 other species are briefly noted. Poisonous or otherwise dangerous fish are distinguished by a warning symbol.
Download or read book National Audubon Society First Field Guide Shells written by Brian Cassie and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
