Dragonflies

Author : Kacen Callender
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338129359

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King and the Dragonflies (Scholastic Gold) by Kacen Callender Pdf

A 2021 Coretta Scott King Honor Book! Winner of the 2020 National Book Award for Young People's Literature! Winner of the 2020 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction and Poetry! In a small but turbulent Louisiana town, one boy's grief takes him beyond the bayous of his backyard, to learn that there is no right way to be yourself. FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! Booklist School Library Journal Publishers Weekly The Horn Book Twelve-year-old Kingston James is sure his brother Khalid has turned into a dragonfly. When Khalid unexpectedly passed away, he shed what was his first skin for another to live down by the bayou in their small Louisiana town. Khalid still visits in dreams, and King must keep these secrets to himself as he watches grief transform his family. It would be easier if King could talk with his best friend, Sandy Sanders. But just days before he died, Khalid told King to end their friendship, after overhearing a secret about Sandy-that he thinks he might be gay. "You don't want anyone to think you're gay too, do you?" But when Sandy goes missing, sparking a town-wide search, and King finds his former best friend hiding in a tent in his backyard, he agrees to help Sandy escape from his abusive father, and the two begin an adventure as they build their own private paradise down by the bayou and among the dragonflies. As King's friendship with Sandy is reignited, he's forced to confront questions about himself and the reality of his brother's death. The Thing About Jellyfish meets The Stars Beneath Our Feet in this story about loss, grief, and finding the courage to discover one's identity, from the author of Hurricane Child.

Author : Bat Tree Habitat Key
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781784271640

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Bat Roosts in Trees by Bat Tree Habitat Key Pdf

This is a guide to finding tree-roosts. It is the result of the collaborative efforts of professional surveyors and amateur naturalists across Europe as part of the Bat Tree Habitat Key project, and represents a combination of firsts: It is the first time legislation and planning policy have been reviewed and put to practical use to define an analysis framework with clearly identifiable thresholds for action. Yet, despite its efficacy in a professional context, it is also the first time a guide has been produced that is equally effective in achieving its objective for amateurs. It is the first time such a method has been evidence-supported throughout, with summary reviews of each aspect of the roosting ecology of the individual 14 tree-roosting species, with illustrative photographs and data to which the reader has open access. It is the first time a repeatable analysis framework has been defined against which the surveyor may compare their results at every stage, from the desk-study, through ground-truthing, survey and analysis, thereby ensuring nothing is overlooked and that every result can be objectively compared. The survey and analysis framework itself is ground-breaking in that it may readily be adapted for any taxa; from moths, through amphibians, reptiles, birds and all other mammals. Used diligently, these methods will reward disproportionately and imbue the reader with renewed confidence as they quickly progress from beginner to competency. Thus, this book is for everyone who has ever wanted to find a tree-roost, or to safeguard against inadvertently damaging one.

Author : Chris Earley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1770851860

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Dragonflies by Chris Earley Pdf

Tips and tricks on how to catch, identify and study dragonflies.

Author : Philip S. Corbet
Publisher : Brill Academic Publishers
Page : 830 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9004278605

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Dragonflies by Philip S. Corbet Pdf

This outstanding monograph presents a critical review of information, published and unpublished, worldwide, on the behaviour and ecology of dragonflies in all stages of the life cycle for both physical and biotic environments. Information about tropical and temperate species in functional and evolutionary contexts is skilfully integrated and facts and ideas are reviewed in the context of current biological thinking. The book includes more than 4,000 bibliographical entries, and concludes with indexes to authors, taxa and subjects. Unrevised Brill edition. Originally published with imprint Harley Books, ISBN 9780946589777

Author : Dave Smallshire,Andy Swash
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691168951

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Europe's Dragonflies by Dave Smallshire,Andy Swash Pdf

La 4e de couverture indique: "Europe's Dragonflies is a comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed photographic field guide to the damselflies and dragonflies of Europe. Written by two well-travelled experts, the book covers all 140 resident and vagrant species recorded, focussing on the field identification of adult insects. Concise species profiles highlight key identification features and provide information on behaviour, habitat preferences, distribution, flight periods, status and conservation. Other sections cover identification tips, conservation status and legislation. Presenting an unsurpassed selection of images of the highest quality, this is the go-to guide for anyone wishing to know more about these amazing and fascinating insects."

Author : Dennis Paulson
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691122816

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Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West by Dennis Paulson Pdf

Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the first fully illustrated field guide to all 348 species of dragonflies and damselflies in western North America. Dragonflies and damselflies are large, stunningly beautiful insects, as readily observable as birds and butterflies. This unique guide makes identifying them easy--its compact size and user-friendly design make it the only guide you need in the field. Every species is generously illustrated with full-color photographs and a distribution map, and structural features are illustrated where they aid in-hand identification. Detailed species accounts include information on size, distribution, flight season, similar species, habitat, and natural history. Dennis Paulson's introduction provides an essential primer on the biology, natural history, and conservation of these important and fascinating insects, along with helpful tips on how to observe and photograph them. Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West is the field guide naturalists, conservationists, and dragonfly enthusiasts have been waiting for. Covers all 348 western species in detail Features a wealth of color photographs Provides a color distribution map for every species Includes helpful identification tips Serves as an essential introduction to dragonflies and their natural history

Author : Cynthia Berger
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2004-03-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780811751063

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WG: Dragonflies by Cynthia Berger Pdf

• First title in Stackpole Books' new Wild Guide series • A complete, expert introduction to the world of dragonflies and also covers damselflies • Detailed color drawings of different species and behaviors Dazzling in appearance, idiosyncratic in behavior, dragonflies and damselflies have long captured the imaginations of nature lovers. In this illustrated natural history guide, Cynthia Berger takes the reader on a whirlwind trip through the lives of these intriguing insects, from their birth underwater (where they actually spend most of their lives as ferocious nymphs) to their miraculous transformation into free-flying adults. Features a field guide to the most common North American species--including life-size silhouettes for easy identification--as well as tips for observing dragonflies in the wild and attracting them to your backyard.

Author : Dennis Paulson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691180366

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Dragonflies and Damselflies - a Natural History by Dennis Paulson Pdf

A lavishly illustrated introduction to the world's dragonflies and damselflies Dragonflies and damselflies are often called birdwatchers' insects. Large, brightly colored, active in the daytime, and displaying complex and interesting behaviors, they have existed since the days of the dinosaurs, and they continue to flourish. Their ancestors were the biggest insects ever, and they still impress us with their size, the largest bigger than a small hummingbird. There are more than 6,000 odonate species known at present, and you need only visit any wetland on a warm summer day to be enthralled by their stunning colors and fascinating behavior. In this lavishly illustrated natural history, leading dragonfly expert Dennis Paulson offers a comprehensive, accessible, and appealing introduction to the world's dragonflies and damselflies. The book highlights the impressive skills and abilities of dragonflies and damselflies--superb fliers that can glide, hover, cruise, and capture prey on the wing. It also describes their arsenal of tactics to avoid predators, and their amazing sex life, including dazzling courtship displays, aerial mating, sperm displacement, mate guarding, and male mimicry. Dragonflies and Damselflies includes profiles of more than fifty of the most interesting and beautiful species from around the world. Learn about the Great Cascade Damsel, which breeds only at waterfalls, the mesmerizing flight of Blue-winged Helicopters, and how the larva of the Common Sanddragon can burrow into sand as efficiently as a mole. Combining expert text and excellent color photographs, this is a must-have guide to these remarkable insects. A lavishly illustrated, comprehensive, and accessible natural history that reveals the beauty and diversity of one of the world's oldest and most popular insect groups Offers a complete guide to the evolution, life cycles, biology, anatomy, behavior, and habitats of dragonflies and damselflies Introduces the 39 families of dragonflies and damselflies through exemplary species accounts Features tips on field observation and lab research, and information on threats and conservation

Author : Jill Silsby
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2001-07-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780643102491

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Dragonflies of the World by Jill Silsby Pdf

Here, for the first time, is a comprehensive and accessible overview of one of the world’s most popular insect groups, the Odonata. Written for interested amateurs as well as more experienced professionals, Dragonflies of the World covers their evolution, ecology, behaviour, physiology and taxonomy. It describes their unique attributes and the distinctive features of the suborders, superfamilies, families and subfamilies.

Author : Grace Hansen
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781629701387

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Dragonflies by Grace Hansen Pdf

Fly fast with Dragonflies! This title covers everything from what dragonflies look like to what they like to eat. Complete with a More Facts section, bolded glossary terms, and diagrams pointing out specific body parts. Young readers will gather basic information about dragonflies through easy-to-read, simple text alongside stunning full-bleed photographs. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Author : Cheryl Coughlan
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 073680238X

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Dragonflies by Cheryl Coughlan Pdf

Introduces some of the characteristics of dragonflies that includes information on their color, their habitat, eyes, and wings.

Author : Linda Glaser
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761340171

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Dazzling Dragonflies by Linda Glaser Pdf

A dragonfly lays her clutch of eggs and the life cycle of dragonflies has begun. Watch as the little nymphs change over time into beautiful adults who can move through the air like an acrobat.

Author : Philip Corbet,Stephen Brooks
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780007405237

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Dragonflies (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 106) by Philip Corbet,Stephen Brooks Pdf

Dragonflies are among the most ancient of living creatures – few insect groups fascinate as much or are more immediately recognisable.

Author : Worldwide Dragonfly Association
Publisher : Pensoft Publishers
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Dragonflies
ISBN : 9789546422781

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Forests and Dragonflies by Worldwide Dragonfly Association Pdf

Author : Sophie Lockwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-08
Category : Dragonflies
ISBN : 159296821X

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Dragonflies by Sophie Lockwood Pdf

Discusses an insect that migrates and is studied by scientists because of its behavior and how humans can use the information.