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Jillian Cowles is a clinical microbiologist, naturalist, and photographer. Her photographs have appeared in numerous books and publications, including The Bees in Your Backyard and Bugs Rule! (both Princeton), as well as museum displays, art exhibits, and murals. A richly illustrated and up-close look at the secret lives of spiders and other arachnids The American Southwest is home to an extraordinary diversity of arachnids, from spitting spiders...

David L. Wagner is Associate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut. He is coauthor of two United States Forest Service guides, Caterpillars of Eastern Forests and Geometroid Caterpillars of Northeastern and Appalachian Forests. This lavishly illustrated guide will enable you to identify the caterpillars of nearly 700 butterflies and moths found east of the Mississippi. The more than 1,200 color photographs...

A friendly, accessible guide into the weird, but wonderful world of bees in the gardens of the UK. From the common or garden bumblebees that nest in bird boxes, compost heaps, and old mouse holes making "Winnie the Pooh" style honey pots to feed their babes; to the quirky wool carder bee, a solitary bee that combs the fluff from garden plants to line her brood cells; and the amazing leaf cutter bee that carves chunks out of plant foliage to seal...

In light of the dwindling honey bee population, this century-old guide is more relevant than ever. Written by the scion of a celebrated family of beekeepers that continues to operate today, the richly illustrated volume is the perfect companion for beginning beekeepers as well as those with a casual interest in bees. Reader-friendly information ranges from background on bee anatomy and the social structure of bee communities to different types...

"An illustrated handbook on insects that explores in detail their anatomical makeup and evolutionary history to explain their form and function and their place in the natural world"--

Introduction to Insects in North America Insects in North America are incredibly diverse, with over 77,000 species that are either native or introduced to the continent. They can be found in every type of habitat, from the highest mountain peaks to the deepest ocean depths. Insects are the most abundant creatures on the planet and play an incredibly important role in the functioning of many ecosystems. They provide a food source for many other species,...

1st Edition Wordbook (Dictionary) about Insects, covering about 933 species.Did you know that not all spiders are insects/bugs? - Child-friendly description of each entry.- Did You Know facts for each insects. Buzz into the enthralling world of insects with this wordbook / dictionary. Created for young entomologists, this digital guide offers an exciting journey through the intricate realm of tiny creatures that flutter, crawl, and scuttle all around...

A guide to an alternative method of keeping bees, shows how to cultivate top bar hives, in a book aimed an those interested in ensuring the viability of the bee population for years to come.

"Bee-Keeping for All" is a classic guide to keeping bees for profit and pleasure by Tickner Edwardes. It includes complete instructions for setting up and managing a successful apiary, as well as tips and observations from a life-long keeper on how to avoid problems and make a profit. Contents include: "A Bee-Hive And Its Inhabitants", "First Principles In Bee-Culture", "About Bee-Hives", "Practical Hive-Making", "Correct Position For Brood-Frames",...