The Dragonfly Diaries

Author: Ruary Mackenzie Dodds
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781908643551
Category : Animal sanctuaries
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Britain is home to some 40 species of dragonfly, and public interest in their plight is high right now thanks to their primeval beauty, aerobatic grace, and a growing realization of their importance for water ecosystems. In The Dragonfly Diaries, Ruary Mackenzie Dodds shares his quirky fascination for these remarkable creatures over the 25 years he has been photographing and working with them. Combining fascinating description of the lives of dragonflies, with a diary chronicling the ups and downs of establishing Britain's first public dragonfly sanctuary, The Dragonfly Diaries is a must for nature buffs and for anyone who wants to be inspired by the resolve and dedication of a man on a mission to save these critically important insects.

The Dragonfly Diaries : The Unlikely Story of Europe's First Dragonfly Sanctuary

Author: Ruary Mackenzie Dodds
Publisher: Saraband
ISBN: 1915089042
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 301

Book Description
Britain is home to some forty species of dragonfly, and public interest in their plight is high right now thanks to their primeval beauty, aerobatic grace and a growing realisation of their importance for water eco-systems. In 'The Dragonfly Diaries', Ruary Mackenzie Dodds shares his quirky fascination for these remarkable creatures over the 25 years he has been photographing and working with them. Combining fascinating description of the lives of dragonflies, with a diary chronicling the ups and downs of establishing Britain's first public dragonfly sanctuary, 'The Dragonfly Diaries' is a must for nature buffs and for anyone who wants to be inspired by the resolve and dedication of a man on a mission to save these critically important insects.

Dragonfly Diary

Author: Sally Squires
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781546797791
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Dragonfly Diary is a day to day journal from a dragonfly's point of view. Each day the dragonfly encounters other interesting insects and has adventures with them. It's a light-hearted look at life as an insect. The second half of the book contains poems about the myriad of insects who make up our world.

A Dragonfly’s Life

Author: Ellen Lawrence
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1617726176
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
A young child enjoys watching the colorful dragonflies at the pond near her home and decides to spend the summer keeping a dragonfly diary. Readers will follow along as the narrator observes female dragonflies laying eggs in the pond, and then keeps watch for nymphs in the water. When a nymph climbs from the pond and undergoes its incredible metamorphosis into an adult dragonfly, the excited diarist is there to describe every moment! Colorful photos, diagrams, and clear, age-appropriate text will engage young readers as they explore the life cycle, natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these beautiful insects. The diary format models scientific observation and critical thinking—and encourages children to keep notebooks recording their own investigations into the natural world.

The Dragonfly Pool

Author: Eva Ibbotson
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 0230737919
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
'Blending history and tragedy with an irresistible wit and verve.' – The Times The Dragonfly Pool by Eva Ibbotson is an exciting story of friendship and determination during the Second World War, from the award-winning author of Journey to the River Sea and The Star of Kazan. Illustrated with a gorgeous updated cover by Katie Hickey. Tally Hamilton is furious to hear she is being sent from London to a horrid, stuffy boarding school in the countryside. And all because of the stupid war. But Delderton Hall is a far more interesting place than Tally ever imagined, and an exciting school trip to the beautiful and luscious kingdom of Bergania whisks Tally into an unexpected adventure . . . Will she be able to save her new friend, Prince Karil, from terrible danger before it's too late?

A Dragonfly's Life

Author: Ellen Lawrence
Publisher: Animal Diaries: Life Cycles
ISBN: 9781642807349
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
A young child enjoys watching the colorful dragonflies at the pond near her home and decides to spend the summer keeping a dragonfly diary. Readers will follow along as the narrator observes female dragonflies laying eggs in the pond, and then keeps watch for nymphs in the water. When a nymph climbs from the pond and undergoes its incredible metamorphosis into an adult dragonfly, the excited diarist is there to describe every moment! Colorful photos, diagrams, and clear, age-appropriate text will engage young readers as they explore the life cycle, natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, and behavior of these beautiful insects. The diary format models scientific observation and critical thinking--and encourages children to keep notebooks recording their own investigations into the natural world. A Dragonfly's Lifeis part of Bearport's Animal Diaries: Life Cycles series.

The Dragonfly-Friendly Gardener

Author: Ruary Mackenzie Dodds
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910192115
Category : Damselflies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
With stunning colors and phenomenal flying abilities, dragonflies are extraordinarily beautiful, and vital to the ecosystem. Britain s leading dragonfly expert offers tips on how to attract these amazing insects to your garden. From creating a pond and choosing the right plants, to long-term pond care, and help with identifying dragonfly species, this book is buzzing with ideas for how to make your garden a sanctuary for both you and dragonflies to enjoy."

The Dragonfly

Author: Dragonfly Publishing
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781094754963
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
Dragonflies are beautiful and intriguing, but these animals have sharp mandibles, near-360-degree vision and can fly backward. Thankfully, dragonflies can't bite humans. So there's no need to worry when you're walking around a dragonfly sanctuary! This Dragonflies Notebook can be used as a journal, travel notebook, diary, business / office notebook, gift, school journal, daily planner or organizer, for animal lovers, students or teens, etc. * Perfectly sized at 6" x 9" * 120 pages * Softcover Bookbinding * Flexible Paperback

The Dragonfly

Author: Dragonfly Publishing
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781073473618
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122

Book Description
Dragonflies are beautiful and intriguing, but these animals have sharp mandibles, near-360-degree vision and can fly backward. Thankfully, dragonflies can't bite humans. So there's no need to worry when you're walking around a dragonfly sanctuary! This Dragonflies Notebook can be used as a journal, travel notebook, diary, business / office notebook, gift, school journal, daily planner or organizer, for animal lovers, students or teens, etc. - Perfectly sized at 6" x 9" - 120 pages - Softcover Bookbinding - Flexible Paperback

Dragonfly Journal

Author: Dragonfly Journal Diary
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781092865746
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 102

Book Description
If you love dragonflies and rainbows, this is a fun book to use as a journal, diary to keep track of your thoughts, ideas, dreams, and plans for the future. A great and thoughtful gift for any Dragonfly lover.