Reptiles of Costa Rica: A Field Guide (Leenders Twan)(Paperback)

Reptiles of Costa Rica: A Field Guide (Leenders Twan)(Paperback)

Reptiles of Costa Rica, the long-awaited companion to Amphibians of Costa Rica, is the first ever comprehensive field guide to the crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and snakes of Costa Rica. A popular destination for tourists and biologists because of its biodiversity, the country is particularly

Amphibians of Costa Rica: A Field Guide (Leenders Twan)(Paperback)

Amphibians of Costa Rica is the first in-depth field guide to all 206 species of amphibians known to occur in Costa Rica or within walking distance of its borders. A diminutive nation with abundant natural wealth, the country is host to 146 species of frogs and toads. Frogs of gemlike beauty and

The Wildlife of Costa Rica: A Field Guide (Reid Fiona)(Paperback)

This full-color field guide is an indispensable companion to the most popular neotropical ecotourism destination: Costa Rica. Featuring all the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and arthropods that one is likely to see on a trip to the rainforest (as well as those secretive creatures such as

The Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide (Garrigues Richard)(Paperback)

This is the only compact, portable, and user-friendly field guide the novice or experienced birder needs to identify birds in the field in the diverse habitats found in Costa Rica. It features descriptions and illustrations of all 903 species definitely known from Costa Rica, including pelagics and

Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand (Winkel Dylan Van)(Paperback)

The definitive photographic field guide to all of New Zealand's reptiles and amphibiansWith more than 400 extraordinary color photographs and richly informative text, Reptiles and Amphibians of New Zealand is the definitive field guide to all of the country's tuatara, geckos, skinks, frogs, marine

A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica (Bird Steve)(Paperback)

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in Costa Rica is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from one of the country's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size,

The Mammals of Costa Rica: A Natural History and Field Guide (Wainwright Mark)(Paperback)

From the raucous mantled howler monkeys and the charismatic white-nosed coatis to the elusive jaguar, The Mammals of Costa Rica offers authoritative accounts of the fascinating creatures of the neotropics. With more than four hundred spectacular illustrations and a wealth of detailed information

Photo Guide to Birds of Costa Rica (Garrigues Richard)(Paperback)

Few ecosystem destinations are as abundant in their biodiversity as Costa Rica. Having the right field guides in hand can make all the difference when you're enjoying the country's birdlife. Photo Guide to Birds of Costa Rica, which features 549 excellent photographs, is designed to be equally

Insight Guides Explore Costa Rica (Travel Guide with Free Ebook) (Insight Guides)(Paperback)

Insight Explore Guides: pocket-sized books to inspire your on-foot exploration of top international destinations. Now with free eBook. Experience the best of Costa Rica with this indispensably practical Insight Explore Guide. From making sure you don't miss out on must-see attractions like the

Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of California, 103 (Stebbins Robert C.)(Paperback)

This user-friendly guide is the only complete resource that identifies and describes all the amphibians and reptiles--salamanders, frogs and toads, lizards, snakes, and tortoises and turtles--that live in California. The species are described in richly detailed accounts that include range maps,

Birds of Costa Rica (Garrigues Richard)(Paperback / softback)

New Mexico's Reptiles and Amphibians: A Field Guide (Bartlett R. D.)(Paperback)

New Mexico is home to 165 species and subspecies of snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, toads, and salamanders. Some are ubiquitous and others are localized. If you want basic and reliable information on the lizard in your backyard or the snake you encountered on a hike in the mountains, this handy

Hidden Kingdom: The Insect Life of Costa Rica (Naskrecki Piotr)(Paperback)

Encounter some of the most beautiful creatures in Costa Rica in Piotr Naskrecki's Hidden Kingdom. This book is a visual journey into the world of the insects and their relatives that dominate all terrestrial habitats in Costa Rica through their sheer numbers, biomass, and the ecological functions

Photographic Field Guide - Wildlife of South India (Surya Ramachandran)(Paperback)

'Photographic Field Guide - Wildlife of South India' is the first-of-its-kind comprehensive field guide covering all the mammals, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, reptiles and amphibians of the six states (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) of south India. The book

Peterson Field Guide to Mushrooms of North America, Second Edition (McKnight Karl B.)(Paperback)

A new edition of the classic, best-selling field guide to mushrooms from Peterson Field Guides Toadstools, truffles, boletes and morels, witches' butter, conks, corals, puffballs and earthstars: mushrooms are both mysterious and ecologically essential. They can also be either delicious or deadly

Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa: Second Edition (Woodhall Steve)(Paperback)

The definitive field guide to South African butterflies. This spectacular new edition of Field Guide to Butterflies of South Africa is the only guide to cover all 671 butterfly species that occur in South Africa. Designed for easy identification and optimal use in the field, this guide is an

Britain's Reptiles and Amphibians (Inns Howard)(Paperback)

This detailed guide to the reptiles and amphibians of Britain, Ireland, and the Channel Islands has been produced, with the collaboration of the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, with the aim of inspiring an increased level of interest in these exciting and fascinating animals. It is

Field Guide to the Birds of Bangladesh (Grimmett Richard)(Paperback)

Field Guide to the Birds of Bangladesh is indispensable to anybody interested in the wildlife of this beautiful country. Bangladesh--an amazing country packed with rich birdlife that until recently has been very much off the beaten trail in terms of birding. Why is this? Part of the reason is there

The Gift of Rain (Eng Tan Twan)(Paperback)

The recipient of extraordinary acclaim from critics and the bookselling community, Tan Twan Eng's debut novel casts a powerful spell and has garnered comparisons to celebrated wartime storytellers Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene. Set during the tumult of World War II, on the lush Malayan island

Field Guide to Mammals of Australia (Menkhorst Peter)(Paperback)

This fully revised and updated edition of A Field Guide to the Mammals of Australia is the only comprehensive guide to identifying all 382 species of mammals known in Australia. This book provides concise and accurate details of the appearance, diagnostic features, distribution, habitat, and key

National Parks of Costa Rica (Basco Gregory)(Pevná vazba)

The unique geography and climate of Costa Rica provide the small country with extraordinary biodiversity--North American and South American species of flora and fauna can be found side by side there, taking advantage of the serendipitous conditions. The government of Costa Rica has shown a strong

A Field Guide to the Birds of Mongolia (Ganbold Dorj)(Paperback)

A fully comprehensive field guide to the 521 officially recorded bird species of Mongolia. The species are clearly illustrated in over 154 plates, showing plumage variation between sexes, seasons and age classes, as well as the upperside and underside of birds in flight. Common, scientific and

Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians Eastern & Central North America (Powell Robert)(Paperback)

A completely updated edition, including 122 newly recognized or recently established non-native species of reptiles and amphibians. The new edition of this definitive guide reflects 25 years' worth of changes in our knowledge of reptiles and amphibians. It includes descriptions of 122 newly

Garden of Evening Mists (Eng Tan Twan)(Paperback / softback)

Tan Twan Eng's rich, absorbing, internationally bestselling, Man Booker-shortlisted