The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.[...]
A photographic field guide to 1,500 species of insects found in Britain and Ireland
An authoritative reference guide to over 575 amphibians, reptiles and mammals from the African and European continents * Beautifully illustrated with over 850 colour illustrations, identification photographs and distribution maps * Insightful text on characteristics, colour, size, behaviour, breedin[...]
More than 2000 of the most commonly observed and most distinctive insect species of Britain and Western Europe, from all orders and most families, are illustrated in this essential pocket guide. The text summarises key identification points, and introductory sections for each group covered give usef[...]
This is an expert reference guide to 840 amphibians, reptiles and mammals from every continent. It is a comprehensive encyclopedia of over 840 animals from North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia, all beautifully illustrated with over 1000 commissioned artworks and photographs, a[...]
A handy-sized photographic field guide that aims to help both beginners and experts alike to learn more about some of the conspicuous, picturesque and even bizarre galls and what causes them in the first place. The book features: * Stunning colour plates showing typical views of each type of gall fe[...]
Acts as a general introduction to insects and their study for the previously inexperienced naturalist. Provides information on the insects of both Britain and of the parts of Europe which are north of the Pyrenees.[...]