Catégorie :: Livres anglais (6020 livres)

Ducks, Geese, and Swans
de Janet Kear(Ed. OUP Oxford) Isbn : 0198546459
248.06 €
A book that would be a welcome edition to any serious wildfowlers bookshelf. (Biologist, Jean Wilson, Vol 53, 5 )It is a joy to open a book of this quality, whose scholarship is matched by its handsome presentation and stunning illustrations. The London Naturalist, No.84, 2005These volumes provide an excellent introduction to wildfowl families of the world and would provide sound reference material for both student and enthusiast, captivating the reader with fine illustrations and well-written materialBird books don't come any better than this: The sweep of knowledge and the confidence and clarity of the exposition cannot fail to give pleasure. (James Fleming, The Spectator )

Birdwatching for All Ages: Activities for Children and Adults
de Jorie Hunken(Ed. Globe Pequot Pr) Isbn : 0871062348
13.26 €
A birdwatching guide that explains how to find and observe birds in their natural habitats. Includes line drawings, photographs, and suggested activities.

The Atlas of Bird Migration: Tracing the Great Journeys of the World's Birds
de Jonathan Elphick(Ed. Random House Inc) Isbn : 0679438270
33.26 €
A bird-watcher's treasure, this atlas of ornithological itinerancy combines visual immediacy with factual background. About 100 representative species are depicted and every layout consists of a two-page spread devoted to one of them; an illustration of the bird is backed by a map showing its nesting and resting sites and its annual cross-continental flyways. These routes have become broadly known since the introduction of leg bands and radio transmitters, and they are amazing in their length: an albatross can circumnavigate the globe; arctic terns annually fly from pole to pole. Weather and geography guide these audacious, hazardous trips, both summarized in schematic layouts that begin this atlas. Once on the wing, how do birds navigate? Another layout comes to the rescue, illustrating t...

Owls: Their Life and Behavior : A Photographic Study of the North American Species
de Art Wolfe, Julio De LA Torre(Ed. Crown Pub) Isbn : 0517574888
42.76 €
A bird lover's delight with 175 full-color photographs by the world's foremost photographer of owls and with text covering all 19 North American species with biological data, natural history profiles, and tips for finding owls.175 full-color photographs.

Field Book Of Wild Birds And Their Music
de F Schuyler Mathews(Ed. University Press of the Pacific) Isbn : 1410215466
15.19 €
A beautifully written and well illustrated account of birds' songs and the nature of music, with many examples.

Field Book of Wild Birds and Their Music: A Description of the Character and Music of Birds Intended to Assist in the Identification of Species Common in the Eastern United States
de F Mathews(Ed. Applewood Books) Isbn : 1557095183
14.2 €
A beautifully written and well illustrated account of birds' songs and the nature of music, with many examples.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Birds Of The World: The Ulimate Identification Guide to Over 1600 Birds, Profiling Habitat, Nesting, Behaviour and Food
de David Alderton(Ed. Southwater) Isbn : 0754814998
29.51 €
A beautifully illustrated guide to over 1000 birds from around the world, detailing distribution, habitat, size, feeding and nesting behavior.

Birds Of America: An Illustrated Encyclopedia and Birdwatching Guide
de David Alderton(Ed. Southwater) Isbn : 1844760375
10.61 €
A beautifully illustrated comprehensive collection of American birds, featuring species from the USA, Canada Central and South America

Waterfowl Illustrated
de T. Veasey(Ed. Schiffer Publishing Ltd) Isbn : 0916838897
42.76 €
A beautiful waterfowl source book for carvers, taxidermists, ornithologists, and waterfowl enthusiasts. Close-up photographs show detailed feather patterns, color, and species information. Full species descriptions accompany these beautiful and important illustrations. A comprehensive state-by-state guide for observing the waterfowl in natural habitats includes national and local wildlife refuges, zoos, and other preserves.

The Life of Mammals
de Sir David Attenborough(Ed. Princeton University Press) Isbn : 0691113246
35.22 €
A beautiful and interesting window into the lives of these diverse and fascinating animals."