Butterflies of the Kruger National Park and Surrounds enables identification of these colourful creatures and hopes to promote general interest in the natural world. A lavish and fascinating introduction raises topics such as classification of Lepidoptera, butterfly behavior, names, biology and life cycle, flower adaptations, larval host plants, etc. Each family is first described, then the subfamily, followed by the genus and finally the species. Each of the known KNP butterfly species is...

"For much of the past 10 years, beekeepers, primarily in the United States and Europe, have been reporting annual hive losses of 30 percent or higher, substantially more than is considered normal or sustainable. But this winter, many U.S. beekeepers experienced losses of 40 to 50 percent or more"- Elizabeth Grossman, "Declining Bee Populations Pose A Threat to Global Agriculture", Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies.The decline of the global be...

Family Attacked by Bees - Two killed. This was the beginning, barely noticed, Then the terror began to spread, terror that was to erupt into a national panic as the strange and seemingly purposeful murderous attacks of a new and vicious species of bees began to mount. Against this background a band of scientists draw upon their knowledge to fight an enemy they only partly coprehend in a desperate race against time. THE SWARM is in paperback and film.

Yes, yellow animals exit, and theyÕre absolutely beautiful! This picture book serves as a brilliant reminder of biodiversity. By introducing these yellow animals to your children, you are increasing their knowledge on zoology while raising their level of environmental awareness too! This book is filled with attention-grabbing photos that will definitely keep your child entertained while learning. Buy a copy now.

The “King of Sting” describes his adventures with insects and the pain scale that’s made him a scientific celebrity.Silver, Science (Adult Non-Fiction) Foreword INDIES Award 2017Entomologist Justin O. Schmidt is on a mission. Some say it’s a brave exploration, others shake their heads in disbelief. His goal? To compare the impacts of stinging insects on humans, mainly using himself as the test case.In The Sting of the Wild, the colorful Dr....

It is important to teach our children about the world that surrounds them. Sometimes, it can be difficult to find a method of learning children will enjoy. But if you combine the right elements, you can offer your child an exciting way to learn something new. If it is important to you to teach your children about the natural world, then using a famous flowers and butterflies picture book can be exceptionally useful. This picture book will be exciting to children because of the many colorfu...

Insect photography is a challenging and stimulating art. Well-shot images give stunning results, which can aid study and enhance enjoyment of the natural world. This practical book explains how to reliably take those photographs. Through introducing insects and their behaviour, it advises on when and how to see nature at work and, by instructing on techniques, it shows how to capture the moment to dramatic effect. This new book advises on buying and using equipment for both compact camera ...

Have you ever watched a child play outdoors? If you have then it is a certainty that you have seen them play with all the creepy crawly there are around. Children seem to be drawn to the world of insects. An Insecto-pedia world picture is the perfect way for your child to see that there are more insects in the world than just the ones in your back yard. You can sit your child down and explore the world with them. See the excitement on their face as they see all the colorful insects that th...

The butterflies of Britain, in the words of one of their greatest champions.Matthew Oates has led a butterflying life. Naturalist, conservationist and passionate lover of poetry, he has devoted himself to these exalted creatures: to their observation, to singing their praises, and to ensuring their survival. Based on fifty years of detailed diaries, In Pursuit of Butterflies is the chronicle of this life.Oates leads the reader through a lifetime of...

This is a wonderful collection of 30 high-quality amazing images produced by a series of today's top professional photographers. Enjoy and be inspired!

'a true gem' —London Naturalist'I love this book' —Nick BakerThe author completes the book with an identification guide to dung itself, so that you can identify the animal that left it behind. Pellets or pats? Scats, spraints, frass, guano, spoor learn your way around different species droppings. There's also a dung-feeder s identification guide that includes the species you re most likely to encounter on an exploration of the dung...

You wonÕt believe how many blue animals exist on Earth! This picture book is a witty introduction to these specially-colored animals. Picture books grow your knowledge by fueling your curiosity, and improving your love for learning too. Bits of quick facts are included to go well with the carefully selected images. Grab a copy now!