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500 Butterflies: From Around the World - Paperback By Preston-Mafham, Ken - GOOD

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ISBN
9781770857124
Book Title
500 Butterflies : from Around the World
Item Length
6.2 in
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
Publication Year
2016
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.3 in
Author
Ken Preston-Mafham
Genre
Nature
Topic
Animals / Butterflies & Moths
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
29.7 Oz
Number of Pages
528 Pages

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This handsome, well-illustrated guide features 514 butterflies from all continents, most of them photographed in their natural environment, sometimes with their caterpillars. Sales of 15,000 copies in hardcover is proof of its value. The butterflies are organized by genus, species and subspecies, and described in authoritative text including personal observations in the wild. Each entry is cross-referenced to the index and glossary. The description of each butterfly includes detailed information on: Natural history Habitat and distribution Form Behavior Food and feeding Species variations and taxonomy Reproduction Survival. This beautiful book is a joy for the pictures alone, and it is also very informative and reveals the author's passion for this subject. This is a concise and attractive introduction to these fascinating insects and a useful resource for butterfly enthusiasts and naturalists of all ages.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1770857125
ISBN-13
9781770857124
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219344553

Product Key Features

Book Title
500 Butterflies : from Around the World
Author
Ken Preston-Mafham
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Butterflies & Moths
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature
Number of Pages
528 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
6.2 in
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
29.7 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ql542
Reviews
[Review of hardcover edition:] Preston-Mafham tells us that there are 20,000 species of butterflies all over the world, give or take a few thousand, and 500 -- 514 to be exact -- are shown here in photographs, listed neatly by family, along with range, principal food plant, wingspan, and scientific name., [Review of hardcover edition:] Color photographs of butterflies, often in their natural habitats, are paired with brief descriptions and data., [Review of hardcover edition:] Readers will enjoy reading about commonplace and unique butterflies from around the world... a handy book to use in field trips or butterfly gardening., [Review of hardcover edition:] The color photographs are beautiful and the text is concise. This fascinating little book is hard to put down., [Review of hardcover edition:] Colorful and diverse...this concise guide is a fine introduction for the novice observer and an enjoyable read for lepidopterists., [Review of hardcover edition:] The ultimate book for butterfly lovers. Fascinating to compare our Canaidna butterflies with butterflies on other continents.
Copyright Date
2016
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
595.78/9
Dewey Edition
22

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