Author: Doris StickneyPublisher:
ISBN: 9780829818581
Category : Children and death
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally published: Cleveland, OH: Pilgrim Press, 1997.
Froggy Learns to Swim
Author: Jonathan LondonPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101654678
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Zzzziiiinnngggg splash! Everyone’s favorite frog learns to swim! Frogs are supposed to be great swimmers. "Not me!" says Froggy, who's afraid of the water. But with a little encouragement, some practice, and the help of a silly song or two, Froggy becomes an expert frog-kicker! “Froggy’s childlike dialogue and the sound words—‘zook! Zik!’; ‘flop flop . . . splash!’ make this a wonderful read aloud.” —School Library Journal An IRA/CBC Children’s Choice A Junior Library Guild Selection
Author: Kelly OwenDragonflies of the World
Author: Jill SilsbyPublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643102493
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
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.
Dragonflies and Damselflies of the West
Author: Dennis PaulsonPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691122814
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 537
Book Description
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: Doris StickneyWater Bugs and Dragonflies: Explaining Death to Young Children
Author: Doris StickneyPublisher: United Church Press
ISBN: 9780829818345
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Talking to children about death can be hard. Water Bugs and Dragonflies, a perennial bestseller, can help you to answer their questions. In Water Bugs and Dragonflies, Doris Stickney tells the story of a small colony of water bugs living below the surface of a pond. Whenever a bug leaves the pond, those left behind are faced with the mystery of their absence. Stickney invites children into the question of their absence. Artist Meredith Gould brings whimsy and watercolor to this 50th anniversary edition, which celebrates the ongoing impact of Doris Stickney's original article in Colloquy on talking with children about death.
Dragonflies and Damselflies of Georgia and the Southeast
Author: Giff BeatonPublisher: University of Georgia Press
ISBN: 9780820327952
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
More than one hundred and fifty species of dragonflies and damselflies most likely to be seen throughout the U.S. Southeast north of Florida are covered in this abundantly illustrated guide that is organized for easy use in the field and contains information on the insects' life cycles, taxonomy, characteristics, habitats, distribution, behavior, and identification.
Author: Gayle Shaw CramerThe Waterbug Book
Author: John GooderhamPublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 9780643066687
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
Freshwater invertebrates identification guide for both professionals and non-professionals. Contains a key to all the macroinvertebrate groups and photographs of live specimens.
