Catégorie :: Livres anglais (6020 livres)

Birds and Mammals of Ladakh
de Otto Pfister(Ed. OUP India) Isbn : 0195657144
60.69 €
BL First comprehensive field-guide on ornithology and mammal life in the Ladakh region BL Provides authoritative information on 276 bird species and 30 larger mammal species found in the region, including their local names, alternative names, habitat, behaviour, status, and distribution BL Supplements the results of author's own investigations with historical records of the first expeditions into the region in the mid-eighteenth century BL Makes practical suggestions on how to conserve the fragile ecosystem of this region and enjoy its beauty without destroying it BL Includes nearly 450 fine colour plates BL An indispensable companion to researchers, scientists, bird-watchers, and nature lovers This volume is the first-ever thorough documentation of the wealth of wildlife from the Ladakh r...

Birding in Texas With Children
de Evault Boswell(Ed. Wordware Publishing Inc.) Isbn : 1556228406
18 €
Birdwatching, also known as 'birding,' is a popular pastime that can be both an enjoyable and educational family activity. This guide focuses on the best birding spots in Texas for children, when to go, what birds you'll see, and where to stay and eat. Lists of other attractions in each of the ten birding areas of Texas are given, from museums and historical sites to recreational activities and special events. This versatile guide can be used to plan a side trip, a weekend getaway, or even an extended family vacation. Advice on planning and preparation includes information on the purchase and use of binoculars, field guides, and travel guides. There is also a list of bird clubs in Texas, and a section on camping accommodations in state parks.

Go Birding
de Tony Soper(Ed. BBC Books) Isbn : 0563206500
5.84 €
Birdwatching often starts with the pleasure of feeding birds in the garden and putting a name to them. This book takes amateur birdwatchers one step further... make your birdwatching even more interesting and enjoyable by becoming an active field worker.With the help of Tony Soper you can Go Birding! too.Tempt more birds to your bird table and join in a national bird-feeding survey.Learn about the nesting behaviour of your garden birds and record their successes and failures for posterity.Join the merry band of twitchers. Be the first to see a rarity and get your name in the ornithological journals.Keep track of migration patterns and train to become an authorised bird ringer.Monitor bird numbers... map their distribution.The television series and this book are based on the work of the Bri...

Backyard Birder's: Everything You Need to Attract and Enjoy Backyard Birds, Including a Pair of 4X Binoculars
de Anne Moyer Halpin(Ed. Prentice Hall IBD) Isbn : 0684864460
23.7 €
Birdwatching Made Simple -- and Fun ! The National Wildlife Federation Backyard Birder's Box Set contains everything you need to get started on this rewarding and popular hobby. This handy storage case includes : An illustrated book on how to attract birds to your yard, with valuable advice about providing food, water, and shelter for your avian friends. A backyard birding journal for keeping track of your feathered visitors, filled with useful prompts and charming line drawings. A full-color identification guide with photographs of more than 60 backyard birds across the country and essential information about each. A set of adjustable binoculars, perfect for watching the birds in your backyard.

Birding for Beginners
de Sheila Buff(Ed. The Lyons Press) Isbn : 1558212094
16.1 €
Birdwatching is for everyone. No other outdoor pursuit yields so much enjoyment of nature's ways with so little effort, and BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS is the ideal introduction to the pleasures to be found from birdwatching.All the essentials for the beginner to enjoy birdwatching are covered : #184 ; equipment...

Birding for Beginners
de Sheila Buff(Ed. Random House Value Pub) Isbn : 0517161893
8.54 €
Birdwatching is for everyone. No other outdoor pursuit yields so much enjoyment of nature's ways with so little effort, and BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS is the ideal introduction to the pleasures to be found from birdwatching.All the essentials for the beginner to enjoy birdwatching are covered : #184 ; equipment...

Bird Life in Ireland
de Don Conroy, Jim Wilson(Ed. O'Brien Press Ltd) Isbn : 0862783968
8.25 €
BIRDWATCHING CAN BE FUN for everyone, children and adults, mountaineers and strollers, stayathome types and outdoor enthusiasts. With this book, whether you look out onto a pockethandkerchief back garden or take to the fields and shores of Ireland, you can get started in birdwatching and go quite a long way. BIRD LIFE IN IRELAND is designed to give the reader a general introduction to birds and birdwatching. It describes the birds you are most likely to see in Ireland, pointing out the special features which help identification, and listing habits and general behaviour. There is a countyby county list of birdwatching sites, with maps, as well as suggested day trips and longer visits to important bird locations. A sixteenpage colour section presents the birds as you are likely to see them i...

Birds 2000
de Donald Stokes, Lillian Q. Stokes(Ed. Little Brown and Company) Isbn : 0316816760
12.91 €
Birdwatchers of all levels will love this first-ever wall calendar from North America's best-knownbirders. Each month features a stunning full-colour photo of a wild bird in its natural habitat, unusual species and backyard favourites, as well as indispensable information on birding techniques, identification, migration patterns, breeding, important birding festial dates, and much more.

Birds: A Thematic Unit
de Barbara Hollis(Ed. Teacher Created Resources) Isbn : 1557342563
9.49 €
Birds Thematic Unit is based on the following pieces of literature: Feathers for Lunch, Chicken Little. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative suggestions for the classroom, and a bibliography.

Evolutionary Ecology of Birds: Life Histories, Mating systems, and Extinction
de Peter M. Bennett(Ed. OUP Oxford) Isbn : 0198510896
54.23 €
Birds show bewildering diversity in their life histories, mating systems and risk of extinction. Why, for example, are fairy-wrens so sexually promiscuous while swans show life long monogamy ? This fascinating book is a comprehensive re-appraisal of avian diversity, and is the most extensive application of modern comparative methods yet undertaken. 'I think this is a marvellous book - the most exciting I have read for a long time... A terrific text for both final year undergraduates and for...