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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Arctic Guide: Wildlife of the Far North (Chester Sharon)(Paperback)

The definitive full-color field guide to Arctic wildlife The Arctic Guide presents the traveler and naturalist with a portable, authoritative guide to the flora and fauna of earth's northernmost region. Featuring superb color illustrations, this one-of-a-kind book covers the complete spectrum of

Wildlife of Madagascar (Behrens Ken)(Paperback)

The most comprehensive single-volume field guide to Madagascar's wildlife The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar is one of the world's great natural treasures and ecotourism destinations. Despite being an island, it is home to nearly an entire continent's variety of species, from the famous lemurs

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

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 Arctic: A Guide to Coastal Wildlife (Soper Tony)(Paperback)

The Arctic Wildlife Guide - Travel information and tips including practical tips and field guides to Arctic wildlife and plants. Also featuring detailed illustrations, translation guide, endemic and endangered species' identification, a glossary of snow and ice, the history of exploitation and

Peterson Field Guide to Mammals of North America (Reid Fiona)(Paperback)

Roger Tory Peterson's unique system shows exactly what features to look for to tell one species from another. Peterson Field Guides are designed to work in the field, and every illustration, every word, is directed to that end. For each Field Guide, an author with expertise in the subject and an

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

Wildlife of the Arctic (Sale Richard)(Paperback)

A pocket-sized photographic field guide to Arctic birds, mammals, and other wildlifeWildlife of the Arctic is an accessible and richly illustrated pocket-sized photographic field guide to the birds, land and sea mammals, and plants and lichens of the northern polar region--including Alaska, Canada,

Guide to Garden Wildlife (2nd Edition) (Lewington Richard)(Paperback)

Fully updated and expanded, this beautifully illustrated field guide showcases the full range of wildlife that can be found in the British garden. Even the smallest garden can be an important haven for wildlife, and this authoritative guide enables everyone to explore this wealth on their back

A Field Guide to the Wildlife of South Georgia (Burton Robert)(Paperback)

South Georgia is rich in wildlife and spectacular scenery, and it is a prime destination spot on most Antarctic tours. This beautifully illustrated field guide depicts the birds, mammals, insects, flowering plants, and other vegetation found in this unique part of the world. It features 368

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

Wildlife of the Galpagos: Second Edition (Fitter Julian)(Paperback)

The most comprehensive identification guide to the wildlife of the Gal pagosSince its first publication more than a decade ago, Wildlife of the Gal pagos has become the definitive, classic field guide to the natural splendors of this amazing part of the world. Now fully updated, this essential and

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

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 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

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

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