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Handbook of Butterflies and Moths

par David Carter ...

Collections series DK Handbooks
A compact, comprehensive field guide to over 500 butterfly and moth species from around the world.The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 butterfly and moth species from around the world.Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to the butterflies and moths of the world. Packed with more than ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

A compact, comprehensive field guide to over 500 butterfly and moth species from around the world.The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 butterfly and moth species from around the world.Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to the butterflies and moths of the world. Packed with more than
... En savoir plus
The Mosquito

A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator

par Timothy C. Winegard ...

A pioneering and groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that offers a dramatic new perspective on the history of humankind, showing how through millennia, the mosquito has been the single most powerful force in determining humanity’s fateWhy was gin and tonic the cocktail of choice for British colonists in India and Africa? What does Starbucks have to thank for its global domination? What has ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A pioneering and groundbreaking work of narrative nonfiction that offers a dramatic new perspective on the history of humankind, showing how through millennia, the mosquito has been the single most powerful force in determining humanity’s fateWhy was gin and tonic the cocktail of choice for British colonists in India and Africa? What does Starbucks have to thank for its global domination? What has
... En savoir plus
The Honey Bus

A Memoir of Loss, Courage and a Girl Saved by Bees

par Meredith May ...

An extraordinary story of a girl, her grandfather and one of nature’s most mysterious and beguiling creatures: the honeybee.Meredith May recalls the first time a honeybee crawled on her arm. She was five years old, her parents had recently split and suddenly she found herself in the care of her grandfather, an eccentric beekeeper who made honey in a rusty old military bus in the yard. That first ... En savoir plus

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An extraordinary story of a girl, her grandfather and one of nature’s most mysterious and beguiling creatures: the honeybee.Meredith May recalls the first time a honeybee crawled on her arm. She was five years old, her parents had recently split and suddenly she found herself in the care of her grandfather, an eccentric beekeeper who made honey in a rusty old military bus in the yard. That first
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The Book of Caterpillars

A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from Around the World

Modifié par David G. James ...

"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 TeacherWhile 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 ... En savoir plus

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"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 TeacherWhile 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
... En savoir plus
Killing Monarchs

par Cary J. Griffith ...

Collections Livre 3 - A Sam Rivers Mystery
Two dead bodies and too many coincidences to ignore—in this outdoors mystery, special agent Sam Rivers must stop a murderous conspiracy.As a special agent for the US Fish & Wildlife Service, Sam Rivers has researched and studied a variety of animals. He’s visiting sixth graders at Hopkins Elementary to share photographs of the Monarch butterfly—and he’s brought along his drug-sniffing wolfdog, ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

Two dead bodies and too many coincidences to ignore—in this outdoors mystery, special agent Sam Rivers must stop a murderous conspiracy.As a special agent for the US Fish & Wildlife Service, Sam Rivers has researched and studied a variety of animals. He’s visiting sixth graders at Hopkins Elementary to share photographs of the Monarch butterfly—and he’s brought along his drug-sniffing wolfdog,
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Underbug

An Obsessive Tale of Termites and Technology

par Lisa Margonelli ...

"Margonelli takes us on a termite-guided exploration of subterranean tracts of nature, science, and robotics. The book is brimming with flair." ―Peter Godfrey-Smith, author of Other MindsThe award-winning journalist Lisa Margonelli, national bestselling author of Oil on the Brain: Petroleum's Long, Strange Trip to Your Tank, investigates the environmental and economic impact termites inflict on ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

"Margonelli takes us on a termite-guided exploration of subterranean tracts of nature, science, and robotics. The book is brimming with flair." ―Peter Godfrey-Smith, author of Other MindsThe award-winning journalist Lisa Margonelli, national bestselling author of Oil on the Brain: Petroleum's Long, Strange Trip to Your Tank, investigates the environmental and economic impact termites inflict on
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Bee Time

Lessons from the Hive

par Mark L. Winston ...

Being among bees is a full-body experience, Mark Winston writes—from the low hum of tens of thousands of insects and the pungent smell of honey and beeswax, to the sight of workers flying back and forth between flowers and the hive. The experience of an apiary slows our sense of time, heightens our awareness, and inspires awe. Bee Time presents Winston’s reflections on three decades spent studying ... En savoir plus

$25.29 CAD

Being among bees is a full-body experience, Mark Winston writes—from the low hum of tens of thousands of insects and the pungent smell of honey and beeswax, to the sight of workers flying back and forth between flowers and the hive. The experience of an apiary slows our sense of time, heightens our awareness, and inspires awe. Bee Time presents Winston’s reflections on three decades spent studying
... En savoir plus
The Tarantula Keeper's Guide

Comprehensive Information on Care, Housing, and Feeding

par Stanley A. Schultz, Marguerite J. Schultz ...

Terrarium hobbyists and arachnid lovers will rejoice at this comprehensive guide on tarantulas! The Tarantula Keeper's Guide provides in-depth information on their biology and advice on housing and caring for pet tarantulas.Tarantulas are small and easy-to-maintain exotic pets that are fun and captivating to watch. The Tarantula Keeper's Guide includes detailed information on the natural history ... En savoir plus

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Terrarium hobbyists and arachnid lovers will rejoice at this comprehensive guide on tarantulas! The Tarantula Keeper's Guide provides in-depth information on their biology and advice on housing and caring for pet tarantulas.Tarantulas are small and easy-to-maintain exotic pets that are fun and captivating to watch. The Tarantula Keeper's Guide includes detailed information on the natural history
... En savoir plus
The Man Who Loved Siberia

par Roy Jacobsen, Anneliese Pitz ...

Traduit par Sean Kinsella ...

Siberia, to me, is a fairy-tale land.Fritz Dörries set out on his first trip to Eastern Siberia in 1877, when there were still blank spaces on maps of the world. Travelling alone or with his brothers, he climbed mountains, traversed great rivers, explored remote islands and crossed treacherous lakes of ice, always with one purpose: to augment man's knowledge of the natural world.Bears, tigers, ... En savoir plus

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Siberia, to me, is a fairy-tale land.Fritz Dörries set out on his first trip to Eastern Siberia in 1877, when there were still blank spaces on maps of the world. Travelling alone or with his brothers, he climbed mountains, traversed great rivers, explored remote islands and crossed treacherous lakes of ice, always with one purpose: to augment man's knowledge of the natural world.Bears, tigers,
... En savoir plus
Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Upper Midwest

par Jaret C. Daniels ...

Collections series Nature-Friendly Gardens
Plan Your Landscape or Garden to Help Beloved Backyard VisitorsThe presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels ... En savoir plus

$23.99 CAD

Plan Your Landscape or Garden to Help Beloved Backyard VisitorsThe presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels
... En savoir plus
A Book of Bees

par Sue Hubbell ...

A New York Times Notable Book: "A melodious mix of memoir, nature journal, and beekeeping manual" ( Kirkus Reviews).Weaving a vivid portrait of her own life and her bees' lives, author Sue Hubbell lovingly describes the ins and outs of beekeeping on her small Missouri farm, where the end of one honey season is the start of the next. With three hundred hives, Hubbell stays busy year-round tending ... En savoir plus

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A New York Times Notable Book: "A melodious mix of memoir, nature journal, and beekeeping manual" ( Kirkus Reviews).Weaving a vivid portrait of her own life and her bees' lives, author Sue Hubbell lovingly describes the ins and outs of beekeeping on her small Missouri farm, where the end of one honey season is the start of the next. With three hundred hives, Hubbell stays busy year-round tending
... En savoir plus
How Insects Work

An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of Form and Function from Antennae to Wings

par Marianne Taylor ...

Discover why insects look and behave the way they do in this fully illustrated field guide to the world's most adaptable animals.Still going strong after five mass extinctions, insects may be the most successful land animals ever. They have evolved a spectacular array of real-life superpowers to help them thrive in virtually every environment on the planet. Filled with fascinating photography and ... En savoir plus

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Discover why insects look and behave the way they do in this fully illustrated field guide to the world's most adaptable animals.Still going strong after five mass extinctions, insects may be the most successful land animals ever. They have evolved a spectacular array of real-life superpowers to help them thrive in virtually every environment on the planet. Filled with fascinating photography and
... En savoir plus
Bee People and the Bugs They Love

par Frank Mortimer ...

**“A successful and funny book that is sure to swell the ranks of the world’s beekeepers.”—New York TimesA fascinating foray into the obsessions, friendships, scientific curiosity, misfortunes and rewards of suburban beekeeping—through the eyes of a Master Beekeeper . . .**Who wants to keep bees? And why? For the answers, Master Beekeeper Frank Mortimer invites readers on an eye-opening journey ... En savoir plus

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**“A successful and funny book that is sure to swell the ranks of the world’s beekeepers.”—New York TimesA fascinating foray into the obsessions, friendships, scientific curiosity, misfortunes and rewards of suburban beekeeping—through the eyes of a Master Beekeeper . . .**Who wants to keep bees? And why? For the answers, Master Beekeeper Frank Mortimer invites readers on an eye-opening journey
... En savoir plus
Keeping The Bees

Why All Bees Are at Risk and What We Can Do to Save Them

par Laurence Packer ...

A world without bees would be much less colourful, with fewer plants and flowers. But that's not all -- food would be in much shorter supply, and available in much less variety. While the media focuses on colony-collapse disorder and the threats to honey bees specifically, the real danger is much greater: all bees are at risk. And because of the integral role these insects play in the ecology of ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

A world without bees would be much less colourful, with fewer plants and flowers. But that's not all -- food would be in much shorter supply, and available in much less variety. While the media focuses on colony-collapse disorder and the threats to honey bees specifically, the real danger is much greater: all bees are at risk. And because of the integral role these insects play in the ecology of
... En savoir plus
The Language of Butterflies

How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World's Favorite Insect

par Wendy Williams ...

In this “deeply personal and lyrical book” (Publishers Weekly) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Horse, Wendy Williams explores the lives of one of the world’s most resilient creatures—the butterfly—shedding light on the role that they play in our ecosystem and in our human lives.“[A] glorious and exuberant celebration of these biological flying machines…Williams takes us on a ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

In this “deeply personal and lyrical book” (Publishers Weekly) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Horse, Wendy Williams explores the lives of one of the world’s most resilient creatures—the butterfly—shedding light on the role that they play in our ecosystem and in our human lives.“[A] glorious and exuberant celebration of these biological flying machines…Williams takes us on a
... En savoir plus
Bicycling with Butterflies

My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration

par Sara Dykman ...

Winner of the 2021 National Outdoor Book AwardSara Dykman made history when she became the first person to bicycle alongside monarch butterflies on their storied annual migration—a round-trip adventure that included three countries and more than 10,000 miles. Equally remarkable, she did it solo, on a bike cobbled together from used parts. Her panniers were recycled buckets.In Bicycling with ... En savoir plus

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Winner of the 2021 National Outdoor Book AwardSara Dykman made history when she became the first person to bicycle alongside monarch butterflies on their storied annual migration—a round-trip adventure that included three countries and more than 10,000 miles. Equally remarkable, she did it solo, on a bike cobbled together from used parts. Her panniers were recycled buckets.In Bicycling with
... En savoir plus
Beginning Beekeeping

Everything You Need to Make Your Hive Thrive!

par Tanya Phillips ...

Learn everything you need to know to start your colony with this straightforward, highly visual guide for beginning beekeepers.Featuring more than 120 color photos, Beginning Beekeeping will teach any beginner how to foster and maintain healthy, vibrant colonies. You’ll learn how to set up a colony and attract bees, how to incorporate best practices and techniques for keeping colonies strong, and ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

Learn everything you need to know to start your colony with this straightforward, highly visual guide for beginning beekeepers.Featuring more than 120 color photos, Beginning Beekeeping will teach any beginner how to foster and maintain healthy, vibrant colonies. You’ll learn how to set up a colony and attract bees, how to incorporate best practices and techniques for keeping colonies strong, and
... En savoir plus
The Hive

The Story of the Honeybee and Us

par Bee Wilson ...

Ever since men first hunted for honeycomb in rocks and daubed pictures of it on cave walls, the honeybee has been seen as one of the wonders of nature: social, industrious, beautiful, terrifying. No other creature has inspired in humans an identification so passionate, persistent, or fantastical.The Hive recounts the astonishing tale of all the weird and wonderful things that humans believed about ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

Ever since men first hunted for honeycomb in rocks and daubed pictures of it on cave walls, the honeybee has been seen as one of the wonders of nature: social, industrious, beautiful, terrifying. No other creature has inspired in humans an identification so passionate, persistent, or fantastical.The Hive recounts the astonishing tale of all the weird and wonderful things that humans believed about
... En savoir plus
The Book of Beetles

A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred of Nature's Gems

Modifié par Patrice Bouchard ...

"Profiles 600 of the most stunning, most wonderfully adapted beetles around . . . The result is a work that is nothing short of magnificent." — WiredWhen renowned British geneticist J. B. S. Haldane was asked what could be inferred about God from a study of his works, Haldane replied, "An inordinate fondness for beetles." With 350,000 known species, and scientific estimates that millions more have ... En savoir plus

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"Profiles 600 of the most stunning, most wonderfully adapted beetles around . . . The result is a work that is nothing short of magnificent." — WiredWhen renowned British geneticist J. B. S. Haldane was asked what could be inferred about God from a study of his works, Haldane replied, "An inordinate fondness for beetles." With 350,000 known species, and scientific estimates that millions more have
... En savoir plus
Honeybee Democracy

par Thomas D. Seeley ...

Honeybees make decisions collectively--and democratically. Every year, faced with the life-or-death problem of choosing and traveling to a new home, honeybees stake everything on a process that includes collective fact-finding, vigorous debate, and consensus building. In fact, as world-renowned animal behaviorist Thomas Seeley reveals, these incredible insects have much to teach us when it comes ... En savoir plus

$35.19 CAD

Honeybees make decisions collectively--and democratically. Every year, faced with the life-or-death problem of choosing and traveling to a new home, honeybees stake everything on a process that includes collective fact-finding, vigorous debate, and consensus building. In fact, as world-renowned animal behaviorist Thomas Seeley reveals, these incredible insects have much to teach us when it comes
... En savoir plus
Silent Earth

Averting the Insect Apocalypse

par Dave Goulson ...

"A terrific book . . . A thoughtful explanation of how the dramatic decline of insect species and numbers poses a dire threat to all life on earth." — Booklist, starred reviewDrawing on thirty years of research, award-winning entomologist and conservationist Dave Goulson has written an accessible, fascinating, and important book that examines the evidence of an alarming drop in insect numbers ... En savoir plus

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"A terrific book . . . A thoughtful explanation of how the dramatic decline of insect species and numbers poses a dire threat to all life on earth." — Booklist, starred reviewDrawing on thirty years of research, award-winning entomologist and conservationist Dave Goulson has written an accessible, fascinating, and important book that examines the evidence of an alarming drop in insect numbers
... En savoir plus
Our Native Bees

North America's Endangered Pollinators and the Fight to Save Them

par Paige Embry ...

A New York Times 2018 Holiday Gift SelectionHoney bees get all the press, but the fascinating story of North America's native bees—endangered species essential to our ecosystems and food supplies—is just as crucial. Through interviews with farmers, gardeners, scientists, and bee experts, Our Native Bees explores the importance of native bees and focuses on why they play a key role in gardening and ... En savoir plus

$19.19 CAD

A New York Times 2018 Holiday Gift SelectionHoney bees get all the press, but the fascinating story of North America's native bees—endangered species essential to our ecosystems and food supplies—is just as crucial. Through interviews with farmers, gardeners, scientists, and bee experts, Our Native Bees explores the importance of native bees and focuses on why they play a key role in gardening and
... En savoir plus
Planet of the Bugs

Evolution and the Rise of Insects

par Scott Richard Shaw ...

This "excellent guide to the history of our planet" offers a bugs-eye view of evolution, biodiversity, and todays ecological crises ( The Guardian, UK).According to entomologist Scott Richard Shaw, dinosaurs never ruled the earth—and neither do humans. The true potentates of our planet are, and always have been, insects. Starting in the shallow oceans of ancient Earth and ending in the far reaches ... En savoir plus

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This "excellent guide to the history of our planet" offers a bugs-eye view of evolution, biodiversity, and todays ecological crises ( The Guardian, UK).According to entomologist Scott Richard Shaw, dinosaurs never ruled the earth—and neither do humans. The true potentates of our planet are, and always have been, insects. Starting in the shallow oceans of ancient Earth and ending in the far reaches
... En savoir plus
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Beekeeping

Everything the Budding Beekeeper Needs for a Healthy, Productive Hive

par Dean Stiglitz, Laurie Herboldsheimer ...

The buzz on beekeeping.The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Beekeeping has all the information a beginning beekeeper needs to know to start a hive and keep it buzzing. Expert beekeepers Dean Stiglitz and Laurie Herboldsheimer, owners of Golden Rule Honey, take readers step by step through the entire process-from information on the inhabitants of a hive and how it works to collecting bees, keeping them ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

The buzz on beekeeping.The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Beekeeping has all the information a beginning beekeeper needs to know to start a hive and keep it buzzing. Expert beekeepers Dean Stiglitz and Laurie Herboldsheimer, owners of Golden Rule Honey, take readers step by step through the entire process-from information on the inhabitants of a hive and how it works to collecting bees, keeping them
... En savoir plus

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