Meticulously researched and illustrated with color photographs, Insects is a landmark reference book that is ideal for any naturalist or entomologist. To enhance exact identification of insects, the photographs in this encyclopedic reference were taken in the field -- and are not pinned specimens. Insects enables readers to identify most insects quickly and accurately. The more than 50 pages of picture keys lead to the appropriate chapter and specific photos to confirm identification. The keys are surprisingly comprehensive and easy for non-specialists to use. Insects features: .Detailed chapters covering all insect orders and the insect families of eastern North America .A brief examination of common families of related terrestrial arthropods .4,000 color photographs illustrating typical behaviors and key characteristics .28 picture keys for quick and accurate insect identification .Three indexes -- common family names, photographs, general index .Expert guidance on observing, collecting and photographing insects. Almost 80 percent of all named animal species are insects and closely related arthropods. This book is required reading for anyone interested in entomology. AUTHOR: Steve Marshall is a professor of entomology at the University of Guelph, where he developed a major insect collection and carries out research on insect systematics and biodiversity. He has discovered hundreds of new species, several new genera and even two new subfamilies. 4000 colour photographs & illustrations
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardback. Etat : Good. Reviews of the first edition of Insects starred review]This book is simply bigger, prettier, and more comprehensive than any previous publication on insects. --Library Journal An incredibly important, masterfully written and profusely illustrated work that belongs in the library of every field biologist, educator, student and naturalist . . . a book that is destined to become a natural history classic. --Arthur V Evans, Research Collaborator, Dept. of Entomology, Smithsonian Institution Called a milestone in insect photography and simply bigger, prettier and more comprehensive than any previous publication on insects, Professor Stephen Marshall's Insects is now in a new edition, with more than 500 changes to reflect the latest scientific findings since it was first published in 2006. It is a comprehensive reference on insects featuring an easy identification guide using 28 picture keys, 4000 color photographs taken in the field (not pinned specimens), expert advice on observing insects, and more. Insects enables readers and starting entomologists to identify most insects quickly and accurately. More than 50 pages of picture keys lead to appropriate chapters and specific photos, to confirm identification. The keys are surprisingly comprehensive and easy for non-specialists to use. Features include: detailed chapters covering insect orders and insect families a brief examination of common families of related terrestrial arthropods 4000+ color photographs showing typical behaviors and key characteristics three indexes--common family names, photographs, general index expert guidance on observing, collecting and photographing insects new remarks on declining habitat and threats to biodiversity. This book has been widely and thoroughly praised. It is now ready for a new generation of new, and lifetime students of entomology. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN1552979008G
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Vendeur : World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Hardback. Etat : Good. Reviews of the first edition of Insects starred review]This book is simply bigger, prettier, and more comprehensive than any previous publication on insects. --Library Journal An incredibly important, masterfully written and profusely illustrated work that belongs in the library of every field biologist, educator, student and naturalist . . . a book that is destined to become a natural history classic. --Arthur V Evans, Research Collaborator, Dept. of Entomology, Smithsonian Institution Called a milestone in insect photography and simply bigger, prettier and more comprehensive than any previous publication on insects, Professor Stephen Marshall's Insects is now in a new edition, with more than 500 changes to reflect the latest scientific findings since it was first published in 2006. It is a comprehensive reference on insects featuring an easy identification guide using 28 picture keys, 4000 color photographs taken in the field (not pinned specimens), expert advice on observing insects, and more. Insects enables readers and starting entomologists to identify most insects quickly and accurately. More than 50 pages of picture keys lead to appropriate chapters and specific photos, to confirm identification. The keys are surprisingly comprehensive and easy for non-specialists to use. Features include: detailed chapters covering insect orders and insect families a brief examination of common families of related terrestrial arthropods 4000+ color photographs showing typical behaviors and key characteristics three indexes--common family names, photographs, general index expert guidance on observing, collecting and photographing insects new remarks on declining habitat and threats to biodiversity. This book has been widely and thoroughly praised. It is now ready for a new generation of new, and lifetime students of entomology. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN1552979008G
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Vendeur : Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. N° de réf. du vendeur mon0004224693
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G1552979008I3N10
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Vendeur : 4 THE WORLD RESOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, Springfield, MO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fair. Spine cover damaged.; 718; Ex-Library; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 718 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 099063
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Vendeur : RZABASBOOKs, Toronto, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. No Jacket. Fourth Printing. N° de réf. du vendeur 018291
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Vendeur : PEMBERLEY NATURAL HISTORY BOOKS BA, ABA, Iver, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. 736, 4000 col photos, figs, charts. . HB. Vg in d/w (spine slightly faded). First edition, third printing. Meticulously researched and illustrated with colour photographs, this book is a landmark reference that is ideal for any naturalist or entomologist. To enhance exact identification of insects, the photographs in this encyclopedic reference were taken in the field.Enables readers to identify most insects quickly and accurately. The more than 50 pages of picture keys lead to the appropriate chapter and specific photos to confirm identification. The keys are surprisingly comprehensive and easy for non-specialists to use.Detailed chapters covering all insect orders and the insect families of eastern North AmericaA brief examination of common families of related terrestrial arthropods4,000 color photographs illustrating typical behaviors and key characteristics28 picture keys for quick and accurate insect identificationThree indexes -- common family names, photographs, general indexExpert guidance on observing, collecting and photographing insects.Almost 80 percent of all named animal species are insects and closely related arthropods. This book is required reading for anyone interested in entomology. [9781552979006]. N° de réf. du vendeur S56192
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Vendeur : PASCALE'S BOOKS, NORTH READING, MA, Etats-Unis
Hard Cover. Etat : Fine-. Etat de la jaquette : Fine-. 718 pages, illustrated with over 4000 photos, with a photographic guide to insects of eastern North America. "This landmark guide to insect diversity and natural history is the result of more than 20 years of study by entomology/photographer Stephen Marshall." FINE- HARDCOVER, FINE- DUST JACKET. Dust jacket protected with a clear plastic acid-free jacket. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. N° de réf. du vendeur 037040
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Vendeur : GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. N° de réf. du vendeur 69O57_62_1552979008
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Vendeur : DeckleEdge LLC, Albuquerque, NM, Etats-Unis
hardcover. Etat : new. N° de réf. du vendeur Shelfdream1552979008
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