Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography and a systematic approach make this handbook the most comprehensive recognition guide to the insects, spiders and other terrestrial arthropods of the world. Packed with photographs and illustrations of more than 550 insect families, it is designed to cut through the process of identification, enabling you to recognize insects easily.
Photo-Encyclopedic Approach
Focusing on over 300 of the main insect families, The Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Insects, Spiders and Other Terrestrial Arthropods tackles the incredible diversity of this class. All 29 orders of insect are examined, as well as a representative selection of spiders and other terrestrial arthropods from around the world.
Identification Made Easy
Written for beginners and enthusiasts alike, each entry combines a concise description with annotated photographs and illustrations to highlight the insect's chief characteristics, including physical features, life cycle, habitat and larval stages. In addition, there is an explanation of what an insect is, and a practical photographic identification key to the main insect group, which guides the reader to correct entries.
* The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 300 insect families
* Packed with over 650 crystal-clear photographs and illustrations with precise annotation to make identification sure and simple
* Concise and jargon-free text pinpoints the key characteristics of each specimen and provides quick, accessible information
Author:
George C. McGavin
Number of Pages:
256
RRP:
£12.99
Published Date:
13 Apr 2000
Dimensions:
140 x 210mm
ISBN:
9780751307726
Format
Paperback Hardback
Author
Wild-Woman Dame Commander of the Wild Empire
Registered: February 2006 Location: North Kent Posts: 9728
Review Date: Thu 28, December, 2006
Would you recommend it? Yes |
Total Spent: £12.99| Rating: 7
Strengths:
Clear, colour pictures
Weaknesses:
The groups of arthropods are very limited.
It's simplicity is probably it's greatest strength. Not really meant for the serious entomologist but very good to learn with. The species are a little limited, although what there is, is clear and has good written information.
In my job, field teaching with youngsters, it great for budding young entomologists. It has that certain wow factor to enthuse.
------------------------------ The female of the species is more deadly than the male.
