Insects category: 384 books

A volume of the series “Guide to the Butterflies of the Palearctic Region”, that aims to give a full account of all the Lepidoptera Papilionoidea species found in the Palearctic region. This volume deals with the species of the tribe Argynnini, genera Boloria, Proclossiana and Clossiana. For...

In general, children love bugs; but somehow, on the way to becoming grownups, this changes. Some people even say that they hate bugs. My hope is that “Einstein in My Garden, Photos and Reflections on Bugs,” will remind people, of all ages, how interesting bugs can be when you look up-close, and that...

“The Book of Bee-keeping” is a classic guide to keeping bees for profit and pleasure. 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. Highly recommended for modern...

“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...

While keeping bees certainly isn't rocket science, doing it properly does involve decent levels of understanding, commitment, and attention to detail. Getting the basics right is essential, and this demands a solid appreciation of important areas such as hives management, breed choice, and health...

Did you know that Abraham Lincoln and Muhammad Ali both consumed bee pollen to boost energy, or that beekeepers in nineteenth-century Europe viewed their bees as part of the family? Or that after man, the honeybee, Apis mellifera, is the most studied creature on the planet? And that throughout history,...

A volume of the series “Guide to the Butterflies of the Palearctic Region”, that aims to give a full account of all the Lepidoptera Papilionoidea species found in the Palearctic region. This volume deals with the species of the subfamily Apaturinae, genera Apatura, Chitoria, Dilipa, Euapatura,...

This widely praised book chronicles Peter Laufer's adventures within the butterfly industry and the butterfly underground. Laufer begins by examining the allure of butterflies throughout history, but his research soon veers into the high-stake realms of organized crime, ecological devastation, museum...

All across the country, butterflies are becoming as popular as birds and wildflowers, especially among people seeking to enjoy the rich natural resources that Texas possesses. John and Gloria Tveten have been studying butterflies in Southeast Texas for thirty-five years, and here they offer their...

The Common Objects of the Country written by J. G. Wood who was an English writer. This book was published in 1900. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original...

Originally published in 1914, “The Dry Fly and Fast Water” is a complete guide to fly fishing, with simple instructions and helpful tips from a life-long fly fisher. A charming handbook interwoven with personal anecdotes and expert insights, this vintage book will be of considerable value to both...

In the following pages will be found short and simple descriptions of some of the numerous objects that are to be found in our fields, woods, and waters. As this little work is not intended for scientific readers, but simply as a guide to those who are desirous of learning something of natural...

What Do Honeybees Do? is an educational picture book that is designed for the elementary school age child, but is for children of all ages and anyone who is interested in the amazing honeybee. It is a book that introduces the fundamentals of the hive, the honeybee and the work that honeybees...

Butterflies of the British Isles With Accurately Coloured Figures of Every Species and Many Varieties also Drawings of Egg, Caterpillar Chrysalis, and Food-plant This edition features • illustrations • a linked Table of Contents and Index CONTENTS PREFACE. INTRODUCTORY. THE BUTTERFLIES...