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California Amphibians And Reptiles

by Jackson D. Shedd e Robert Hansen

~~39,75€~~ 35,78€ 10% OFF

 A spectacularly illustrated field guide to the amphibians and reptiles of California California is home to more than 200 species of reptiles and amphibians that can be found in an extraordinary array of habitats, from coastal temperate rainforests with giant redwoods to southeastern deserts offering dazzling wildflower displays each spring. California Amphibians and Reptiles covers every species and subspecies in this biodiverse region of the United States, with outstanding color photography and in-depth species accounts that draw on the latest findings on taxonomy and distribution. Setting a new standard for regional field guides, this state-of-the-art guide will serve as the definitive reference for California’s amphibian and reptile fauna for many years to come. <ul><li>Covers all 209 species of amphibians and reptiles found in California</li><li>Features hundreds of stunning photos that illustrate geographic and within-species variation as well as differences among males, females, and young</li><li>Includes first-ever color images and species accounts for newly discovered species</li><li>Shows every species and subspecies in full color on a white background</li><li>Depicts all amphibian larvae in breathtaking color</li><li>Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, similar species, habitat, range and elevation, activity and behavior, diet, reproduction, and conservation</li><li>Provides updated status of all threatened, endangered, nonnative, and special concern species</li><li>Accurate range maps reflect contemporary and, where applicable, historical distributions in light of significant habitat loss across the state</li><li>An invaluable resource for amateur naturalists, resource managers, and professional herpetologists</li></ul>
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Princeton Field Guide To Predatory Dinosaurs

by Gregory S. Paul

~~37,10€~~ 33,39€ 10% OFF

 An authoritative illustrated guide to the fearsome predators that dominated the Mesozoic world for 180 million years New discoveries are transforming our understanding of the theropod dinosaurs, revealing startling new insights into the lives and look of these awesome predators. The Princeton Field Guide to Predatory Dinosaurs provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the mighty hunters that ruled the earth for tens of millions of years. This incredible guide covers some 300 species and features stunning illustrations of predatory theropods of all shapes and sizes. It discusses their history, anatomy, physiology, locomotion, reproduction, growth, and extinction, and even gives a taste of what it might be like to travel back to the Mesozoic. This one-of-a-kind guide also discusses the controversies surrounding these marvelous creatures, taking up such open questions as the form and habitats of the gigantic Spinosaurus and the number of Tyrannosaurus species that may have existed.<ul><li>Features detailed species accounts of some 300 theropod dinosaurs, with the latest size and mass estimates</li><li>Shares new perspectives on iconic predators such as T. rex and Velociraptor</li><li>Covers everything from the biology of predatory dinosaurs to the colorful history of paleontology</li><li>Features a wealth of color and black-and-white drawings and figures, including life studies, scenic views, and original skeletal, skull, and muscle reconstructions</li><li>Includes detailed color maps</li></ul>
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Dragonflies Of North America

by Ed Lam

~~39,75€~~ 35,78€ 10% OFF

 A comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to every dragonfly species found in North America Dragonflies are large and beautiful insects, diverse in color and pattern. This premier field guide provides all the information you need to identify every male and female dragonfly found in North America, whether in the field, in the hand, or under the microscope. The extensive illustrations are the heart of the book. Close-up color portraits of each species, often several times life size, show the best possible specimens for close examination. Each sex is depicted using multiple images, with postures and viewpoints consistently maintained to aid comparison. Dragonflies of North America is the ultimate guide to these extraordinary insects. <ul><li>Covers all 329 North American species, including distinctive subspecies and variations</li><li>Features nearly 1,900 highly detailed paintings and drawings, providing clarity and consistency that photographs cannot match</li><li>Illustrates each species with multiple views for easy identification and comparison</li><li>Gives an invaluable introduction to dragonfly anatomy, behavior, and life cycle</li><li>Offers additional guidance for the most challenging species that defy field identification, highlighting anatomical characteristics to aid identification in the hand</li><li>Includes a distribution map for every species</li></ul>
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Ferns, Spikemosses, Clubmosses, And Quillworts Of Eastern North America

by Emily Sessa

~~33,13€~~ 26,50€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 A comprehensive, richly illustrated photographic field guide to the ferns and lycophytes of the eastern United States and Canada This is a comprehensive photographic field guide to the ferns, spikemosses, clubmosses, and quillworts of eastern North America. Accessible yet scientifically accurate, the book will appeal to beginners and experts alike and enhance the field experience of any user. Keys, range maps, detailed color photographs, and facing-page species descriptions aid exploration and allow reliable identification of all 305 species found in the area covered by the book—the United States east of the Mississippi and contiguous Canada, except for extreme northern and northeastern Canada. An introduction provides an easy-to-understand overview of identifying characteristics, life cycles, and evolutionary history. Checklists allow readers to record species they have seen, in four subregions. Indexes feature a complete list of common and scientific names, including synonyms, ensuring that users can find the plants they are looking for and keep track of changes in taxonomy. In addition, information about hybrids, polyploids, and reticulate relationships is provided, illuminating the fascinating processes that have led to such a rich diversity of species. Modern and innovative, this is the definitive guide to the ferns and lycophytes of eastern North America.<ul><li>Covers all 305 species, belonging to 96 genera and 30 families</li><li>Features detailed color photos of all species—and facing-page species descriptions</li><li>Provides checklists for keeping track of species seen</li><li>Includes common and scientific names and notable synonyms</li></ul>
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Velvet Ants Of North America

by Aaron D. Pan, Joseph S. Wilson e Kevin Williams

~~39,75€~~ 31,80€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 An authoritative, marvelously illustrated field guide to the velvet ants of North America Velvet Ants of North America is a beautiful photographic guide to the species of the wasp family Mutillidae found in the United States and Canada. Featuring hundreds of full-color photos, it covers nearly 460 speciesrepresenting more than 9 percent of all velvet ant species, which number in the thousands worldwideproviding comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of this spectacular group of insects. This one-of-a-kind guide serves as an invaluable reference for naturalists, scientific researchers, museum specialists, and outdoor enthusiasts. <ul><li>Covers nearly 460 species found in North America and throughout the world</li><li>Features stunning high-resolution photos of each species</li><li>Detailed species accounts and keys allow for easy and rewarding identification</li><li>Sheds invaluable light on taxa from Mesoamerica, the Caribbean, and beyond</li><li>Provides silhouette images depicting the actual size ranges of species</li><li>Includes distribution maps of nearly all diurnal species in the United States and Canada</li></ul>
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Birds Of Costa Rica

by Dale Dyer e Steve N. G. Howell

~~33,13€~~ 26,50€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 A state-of-the-art illustrated field guide to the birds of Costa Rica Costa Rica is among the most popular birding destinations in the world, with a breathtaking diversity of neotropical birdlife and stunningly beautiful habitats ranging from shady mangrove swamps to mist-enshrouded mountaintops and verdant rainforest. Birds of Costa Rica is the essential illustrated pocket guide to this biologically rich country. It covers all regularly occurring bird species found in the region and features facing-page plates and text that make field identification easy. Concise species accounts describe everything from size and distribution to voice, habitat, and status. This compact guide also features progressive taxonomy and a wealth of color range maps. <ul><li>Covers more than 800 species of birds found in Costa Rica</li><li>Includes more than 200 superb color plates</li><li>Features concise species accounts, facing-page plates and text, and up-to-date range maps</li><li>Its compact size and field-friendly layout make it the ideal travel companion for any birder</li></ul>
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Insects Of North America

by John C. Abbott e Kendra Abbott

~~26,50€~~ 21,20€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 The ultimate photographic field guide to North American insects This amazing field guide enables you to identify all 783 families of insects currently recognized in the United States and Canada. Richly illustrated with more than 3,700 stunning photos along with keys to families for many of the orders, Insects of North America features a comprehensive introduction that discusses classification and nomenclature, insect diversity, global threats, the latest collecting and curatorial techniques, and the many ways these remarkable organisms impact society. Combined with in-depth taxonomic coverage, this is the essential resource for both professionals and amateurs interested in the most diverse group of animals on the planet. <ul><li>Covers all 783 insect families known to occur in the United States and Canada</li><li>Features more than 3,700 color photos, with nearly every photo identified to species level</li><li>Includes an illustrated glossary for easy reference in the field</li><li>The first field companion of its kind since the publication of the Peterson guide in 1970</li><li>Ideal for entomology courses of all levels</li><li>An invaluable resource for anyone interested in insects</li></ul>
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Common Bees Of Eastern North America

by Joseph S. Wilson e Olivia Messinger Carril

29,74€ + 10% CARD

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 The only portable full-color photographic guide to the most commonly seen bees east of the Mississippi RiverBees play a vitally important role in the pollination of native plants and agricultural crops around the globe. Common Bees of Eastern North America is the first species-level photographic field guide to the most commonly seen bees in the
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Rocks And Rock Formations - A Key To Identification

by Jürg Meyer

22,97€ + 10% CARD

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 The first field guide that allows amateur rock enthusiasts to identify basic rocks and rock formations in a systematic wayMany of us are fascinated by rocks-but identifying them can seem daunting. It's often tricky even for geologists, who rely on experience, intuition, and in-depth familiarity with rock-forming components. Rocks and Rock Forma
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The Princeton Field Guide To Pterosaurs

by Gregory S. Paul

~~33,13€~~ 26,50€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 The most up-to-date and authoritative illustrated guide to the marvelous flying reptiles that dominated the skies of the Mesozoic for 160 million years Once seen by some as evolutionary dead-enders, pterosaurs were vigorous winged reptiles capable of thriving in an array of habitats and climates, including polar winters. The Princeton Field Guide to Pterosaurs transforms our understanding of these great Mesozoic archosaurs of the air. This incredible guide covers 115 pterosaur species and features stunning illustrations of pterosaurs ranging in size from swallows to small sailplanes, some with enormous, bizarre head crests and elongated beaks. It discusses the history of pterosaurs through 160 million years of the Mesozoicincluding their anatomy, physiology, locomotion, reproduction, growth, and extinctionand even gives a taste of what it might be like to travel back to the Mesozoic. This one-of-a-kind guide also challenges the common image of big pterosaurs as ultralights that only soared, showing how these spectacular creatures could be powerful flappers as heavy as bears. <ul><li>Features detailed species accounts of 115 different kinds of pterosaurs, with the latest size and mass estimates</li><li>Written and illustrated by the acclaimed researcher and artist who helped to redefine the anatomy and flight performance of pterosaurs</li><li>Covers everything from pterosaur biology to the colorful history of pterosaur paleontology</li><li>Includes dozens of original skeletal drawings and full-color life studies</li></ul>
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Spiders Of North America

by Sarah Rose

~~39,75€~~ 31,80€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 An accessible field guide to more than 500 of the most commonly found spider species in North America Of the more than 49,000 species of spider worldwide, some 4,000 are in North America. Spiders of North America explores more than 500 of the most common and interesting spiders found in this region of the world. This richly illustrated guide begins with an overview of spiderswhat they are exactly, how they can be found, how they develop, and why they are important. The book features information on all the major spider guilds: sensing web weavers, sheet web weavers, orb web weavers, space web weavers, ambush hunters, ground active hunters, other active hunters, and spider hunters. Chapters contain accessible descriptions for identifying members of each spider family, including helpful tips for distinguishing members of similar families, and details at the genus and species levels. Stunning color photographs and informative distribution maps accompany the text. <ul><li>Useful descriptions for identification of each spider family</li><li>Stunningly detailed macro and in-situ photographs</li><li>Information on all the major spider guilds</li><li>Handy distribution maps</li></ul>
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Birds Of Puerto Rico And The Virgin Islands - Fully Revised And Updated Third Edition

by Clive Petrovic, Herbert A. Raffaele, José A. Salguero Faria, Lisa D. Yntema e Sergio A. Colón López

~~26,50€~~ 21,20€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 The only fully illustrated guide to feature all the bird species of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands This portable and informative field guide describes the bird species found on Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Fully updated, the guide presents all 347 species, both naturally occurring as well as introduced, and highlights 19 endemic species found nowhere else in the world. Species are sorted by habitat to facilitate identification and extra illustrations are provided for birds similar in appearance.<ul><li>The only fully illustrated guide to feature all 347 bird species in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands</li><li>Species sorted by habitat for easier identification</li><li>Text and illustrations on facing pages for ease of identification</li><li>Extensive introduction covering taxonomy, migration, biogeography, and conservation</li><li>Useful information on birding hotspots throughout the region</li></ul>
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Common Bees Of Eastern North America

by Joseph S. Wilson e Olivia Messinger Carril

~~29,15€~~ 23,32€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 The only portable full-color photographic guide to the most commonly seen bees east of the Mississippi RiverBees play a vitally important role in the pollination of native plants and agricultural crops around the globe. Common Bees of Eastern North America is the first species-level photographic field guide to the most commonly seen bees in the
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Plant Galls Of The Western United States

by Ronald A. Russo

~~33,13€~~ 26,50€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 A photographic guide to 536 species of plant galls found west of the RockiesBeautiful and bizarre, plant galls are growths of various shapes, sizes, and colors produced in response to invading organisms. Describing 536 species of galls and their causative agents, Plant Galls of the Western United States explores this unique realm with stunning
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Field Guide To The Flower Flies Of Northeastern North America

by Andrew D. Young, Jeffrey H Skevington, Jeffrey H. Skevington, Kevin Moran, Michelle M. Locke, Stephen A. Marshall, William J Crins e William J. Crins

~~29,15€~~ 23,32€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 A groundbreaking guide to flower flies in North America This is the first comprehensive field guide to the flower flies (also known as hover flies) of northeastern North America. Flower flies are, along with bees, our most important pollinators. Found in a varied range of habitats, from backyard gardens to aquatic ecosystems, these flies are of
Canids Of The World - Wolves, Wild Dogs, Foxes, Jackals, Coyotes, And Their Relatives

by Jose R. Castello

~~33,13€~~ 26,50€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 The most complete and user-friendly photographic field guide to the world's canidsThis stunningly illustrated and easy-to-use field guide covers every species of the world's canids, from the Gray Wolf of North America to the dholes of Asia, from African jackals to the South American Bush Dog. It features more than 150 superb color plates depicting every kind of canid and detailed facing-page species accounts that describe key identification features, morphology, distribution, subspeciation, habitat, and conservation status in the wild. The book also includes distribution maps and tips on where to observe each species, making Canids of the World the most comprehensive and user-friendly guide to these intriguing and spectacular mammals.Covers every species and subspecies of canidFeatures more than 150 color plates with more than 600 photos from around the globeDepicts species in similar poses for quick and easy comparisonsDescribes key identification features, habitat, behavior, reproduction, and much moreDraws on the latest taxonomic researchIncludes distribution maps and tips on where to observe each speciesThe ideal field companion and a delight for armchair naturalists
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Birds Of Central America - Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, And Panama

by Andrew C. Vallely e Dale Dyer

~~63,60€~~ 50,88€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 The first comprehensive field guide to the birds of Central AmericaBirds of Central America is the first comprehensive field guide to the avifauna of the entire region, including Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Handy and compact, the book presents text and illustrations for nearly 1,200 resident and
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Canids Of The World - Wolves, Wild Dogs, Foxes, Jackals, Coyotes, And Their Relatives

by Dr. Jose R. Castello

33,80€ + 10% CARD

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 The most complete and user-friendly photographic field guide to the world's canidsThis stunningly illustrated and easy-to-use field guide covers every species of the world's canids, from the Gray Wolf of North America to the dholes of Asia, from African jackals to the South American Bush Dog. It features more than 150 superb color plates depict
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Field Guide To The Fishes Of The Amazon, Orinoco, And Guianas

~~59,63€~~ 47,70€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 The Amazon and Orinoco basins in northern South America are home to the highest concentration of freshwater fish species on earth, with more than 3,000 species allotted to 564 genera. Amazonian fishes include piranhas, electric eels, freshwater stingrays, a myriad of beautiful small-bodied tetras and catfishes, and the largest scaled freshwater fis
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Field Guide To The Fishes Of The Amazon, Orinoco, And Guianas

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 The Amazon and Orinoco basins in northern South America are home to the highest concentration of freshwater fish species on earth, with more than 3,000 species allotted to 564 genera. Amazonian fishes include piranhas, electric eels, freshwater stingrays, a myriad of beautiful small-bodied tetras and catfishes, and the largest scaled freshwater fis
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The Princeton Field Guide To Prehistoric Mammals

by Donald R. Prothero; Illustration: Mary Persis Williams

~~39,75€~~ 31,80€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 After the mass extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, mammals became the dominant terrestrial life form on our planet. Roaming the earth were spectacular beasts such as saber-toothed cats, giant mastodonts, immense ground sloths, and gigantic giraffe-like rhinoceroses. Here is the ultimate illustrated field guide to the lost world of the
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The Princeton Field Guide To Prehistoric Mammals

by Donald R. Prothero; Illustration: Mary P. Persis Williams e Mary Persis Williams

40,56€ + 10% CARD

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 After the mass extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, mammals became the dominant terrestrial life form on our planet. Roaming the earth were spectacular beasts such as saber-toothed cats, giant mastodonts, immense ground sloths, and gigantic giraffe-like rhinoceroses. Here is the ultimate illustrated field guide to the lost world of the
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Arctic Guide - Wildlife Of The Far North

by Sharon Chester

~~37,10€~~ 29,68€ 20% OFF + 5% CARD

 The Arctic Guide presents the traveler and naturalist with a portable, authoritative guide to the flora and fauna of earth's northernmost region. Featuring superb color illustrations, this one-of-a-kind book covers the complete spectrum of wildlife--more than 800 species of plants, fishes, butterflies, birds, and mammals--that inhabit the Arctic's
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Bovids Of The World - Antelopes, Gazelles, Cattle, Goats, Sheep, And Relatives

by Dr. Jose R. Castello

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 Bovids are a diverse group of ruminant mammals that have hooves and unbranched hollow horns. Bovids of the World is the first comprehensive field guide to cover all 279 bovid species, including antelopes, gazelles, cattle, buffaloes, sheep, and goats. From the hartebeest of Africa and the takin of Asia to the muskox of North America, bovids are amo
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