National Audubon Society Field Guide To California

Author : National Audubon Society
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1998-05-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780679446781

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to California by National Audubon Society Pdf

The most comprehensive field guide available to the flora and fauna of California--a portable, essential companion for visitors and residents alike--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more; A complete overview of California's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns and night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others. The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 14 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as 150 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals.

Author : National Audubon Society
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1998-05-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780679446781

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to California by National Audubon Society Pdf

The most comprehensive field guide available to the flora and fauna of California--a portable, essential companion for visitors and residents alike--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more; A complete overview of California's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns and night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others. The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 14 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as 150 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals.

Author : David Ludlum
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1991-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780679408512

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Weather by David Ludlum Pdf

Incredibly comprehensive yet portable enough for your day pack, the definitive field guide to every type of weather system, cloud formation, and atmospheric phenomenon common to North America--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. The 378 dramatic photographs in National Audubon Society Field Guide to Weather capture cloud types, precipitation, storms, twisters, and optical phenomena such as the Northern Lights. Essays with accompanying maps and illustrations discuss the earth's atmosphere, weather systems, cloud formation, and development of tornadoes and many other weather events.

Author : National Audubon Society
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780525655671

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National Audubon Society Birds of North America by National Audubon Society Pdf

Updated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the birds of North America and now includes the latest information on conservation status and the effects of climate change--from the world's most trusted name in birding, beloved by millions of backyard enthusiasts and experts alike “If you’ve ever wondered what birds show up in your backyard or which species you see when your family is on vacation, then this beautiful, freshly updated bird guide from the National Audubon Society is perfect for you.” —Portland Book Review Developed by the creators of the best-selling Audubon field guides, this handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 800 species, with over 3,500 full-color photographs of birds in their natural habitat, often with four or five images of each species. For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, an index, and a ribbon marker, and is arranged according to the American Ornithological Society's latest Checklist of North and Middle American Birds—with birds sorted by taxonomic orders and grouped by family, so that related species are presented together. Range maps, reflecting the impact of climate change, accompany nearly every entry, along with a physical description and information on voice, nesting, habitat, and similar species. This guide also includes an important new category on conservation status and essays by leading scholars in each field who provide holistic insights into the world of birds. Whether trying to determine which owl is interrupting your dinner or successfully identifying all of the warblers that arrive in spring, readers will come to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance. It is a must-have reference for the library of any birder, and is poised to become the number one guide in the field.

Author : National Audubon Society
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1999-03-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780679446828

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Mid-Atlantic States by National Audubon Society Pdf

The most comprehensive field guide available to the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States--a portable, essential companion for visitors and residents alike--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more; A complete overview of the Mid-Atlantic region's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns, and the night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others. The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 18 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as more than 100 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals. For everyone who lives or spends time in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or Washington, D.C., there can be no finer guide to the area's natural surroundings than the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Mid-Atlantic States.

Author : National Audubon Society
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1999-03-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780679446811

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Rocky Mountain States by National Audubon Society Pdf

The most comprehensive field guide available to the Rocky Mountain region--a portable, essential companion for visitors and residents alike--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more; A complete overview of the Rocky Mountain region's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns, and the night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, mountains, forests, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others. The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 11 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as more than 100 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals. For everyone who lives or spends time in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, or Wyoming, there can be no finer guide to the area's natural surroundings than the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Rocky Mountain States.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1998-04-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0676544118

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50%- National Audubon Society Field Guide to California by Anonim Pdf

Author : Arthur V. Evans,James N. Hogue
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0520246551

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Field Guide to Beetles of California by Arthur V. Evans,James N. Hogue Pdf

"This crisply written guide belongs on the shelf of all who have an interest in the natural history of the Golden State."--Dr. Rosser W. Garrison, coauthor of Dragonfly Genera of the New World

Author : Mark R. Chartrand
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 748 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Astronomy
ISBN : UCSC:32106014806456

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The Audubon Society Field Guide to the Night Sky by Mark R. Chartrand Pdf

Author : Betty Rowlands
Publisher : Severn House
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Christian antiquities
ISBN : 0727877291

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Alpha, Beta, Gamma... Dead by Betty Rowlands Pdf

It is an average day at the Mariners Hotel until Professor Lamont arrives late & breathless for a meeting with the guest in Room 106, where the crumpled figure of Doctor Whistler, an archaeologist, is found lying on the floor in a pool of blood.

Author : Robert Michael Pyle,National Audubon Society
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 934 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1981-07-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : MINN:31951D012172424

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Butterflies by Robert Michael Pyle,National Audubon Society Pdf

Describes the butterflies of North America and includes scientific names, physical description, related species, life cycle and habitat.

Author : Peter Alden,National Audubon Society
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1999-09-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : UVA:X004325011

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National Audubon Society Regional Guide to the Southeastern States by Peter Alden,National Audubon Society Pdf

A superb pocket guide to the diverse plant, animal, geologic, and other features of the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Excellent maps and some of the best color illustrations to be found in a pocket guide series. 4x8". Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : C. Lavett Smith,National Audubon Society
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 730 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1997-09-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173004524267

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Tropical Marine Fishes by C. Lavett Smith,National Audubon Society Pdf

Identifies the tropical marine fish living off the coast of North America.

Author : Charles Wesley Chesterman,National Audubon Society
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 876 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Nature
ISBN : UCSD:31822002096212

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals by Charles Wesley Chesterman,National Audubon Society Pdf

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Author : National Audubon Society
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 862 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1979-05-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780394502694

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National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals by National Audubon Society Pdf

Perfect for mountain climbers, hikers, and geology enthusiasts, this valuable reference covers more rocks and minerals in North America than any other available guide. Featuring a durable vinyl binding and nearly 800 full-color identification photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals is the perfect companion for any expedition. This portable guide depicts all the important rocks, gems, and minerals -- in many variations of color and crystal form -- and the natural environments in which they occur, and includes written descriptions of field marks, similar rocks and minerals, environment, areas of occurrence, and derivation of names. Includes a guide to mineral collecting and a list of rock-forming minerals.