ISBN: 9781555911782 - bagging big bugs: how to identify, collect, and display the largest and most colorful insects of the rocky mountain region (6 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Collecting bugs provides children and teenagers an avenue to discover the diversity and beauty of nature as well as the methodology of science. Many local organizations, such as 4-H clubs, hold display competitions, and often an amateur collector can scoop the experts by finding a particularly rare, even unstudied, specimen! Most field guides, however, cover geographical ranges that are too large to allow for the detailed information that is essential to proper insect identification. Entomology professors Whitney Cranshaw and Boris Kondratieff have provided a detailed guide to the largest, most colorful and impressive insects and other arthropods of the Rocky Mountain region, including northern New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana and sections of southern Canada. Replete with information about each insect's life habits, distribution, regional history and related species, Bagging Big Bugs also provides guidelines for collecting, labeling, and displaying insect specimens. Latin names as well as common names are provided for each species (along with a pronunciation guide), and more than 250 photographs and line drawings make identification a snap. There is even a section highlighting commonly confused insect species and specimens.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Trade Paperback. 1st edition, 1st printing. Glued binding, illustrated glossy wrappers; 336 pages, illustrations, index, bibliography. CONDITION: NEAR FINE, binding square and tight, pages crisp and unmarked; sun-faded spine and light edgewear, else as new. SIGNED by both authors on the Title Page . CONTENT: Most field guides cover large geographical ranges that are too large to allow for the detailed information that is essential to proper insect identification, this unique field guide uses more than 250 photographs and line drawings to help you identify the largest, most colorful and impressive insects and other arthropods of the Rocky Mountain region. Replete with information about each insect's life habits, distribution, regional history, and related species, Bagging Big Bugs also provides guidelines for collecting, labeling, and displaying insect specimens. There is a list of State Insects; a compendium of regional entomological museums and organizations; and a list of sources for insect collecting supplies. This is an essential resource for amateur collectors and insect enthusiasts in the Rocky Mountain region! >Guaranteed secure packaging, free tracking, and no-hassle return policy. Signed by Author(s).…