The Remarkable Flight Of The Monarchs
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The Remarkable Flight Of The Monarchs
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Author : Lynn M. Stone
language : en
Publisher: Rourke Publishing (FL)
Release Date : 1991
The Remarkable Flight Of The Monarchs written by Lynn M. Stone and has been published by Rourke Publishing (FL) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Describes the life cycle and amazing migratory flight of the monarch butterfly.
Monarchs And Milkweed
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Author : Anurag Agrawal
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2017-03-07
Monarchs And Milkweed written by Anurag Agrawal and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-07 with Science categories.
The fascinating and complex evolutionary relationship of the monarch butterfly and the milkweed plant Monarch butterflies are one of nature's most recognizable creatures, known for their bright colors and epic annual migration from the United States and Canada to Mexico. Yet there is much more to the monarch than its distinctive presence and mythic journeying. In Monarchs and Milkweed, Anurag Agrawal presents a vivid investigation into how the monarch butterfly has evolved closely alongside the milkweed—a toxic plant named for the sticky white substance emitted when its leaves are damaged—and how this inextricable and intimate relationship has been like an arms race over the millennia, a battle of exploitation and defense between two fascinating species. The monarch life cycle begins each spring when it deposits eggs on milkweed leaves. But this dependency of monarchs on milkweeds as food is not reciprocated, and milkweeds do all they can to poison or thwart the young monarchs. Agrawal delves into major scientific discoveries, including his own pioneering research, and traces how plant poisons have not only shaped monarch-milkweed interactions but have also been culturally important for centuries. Agrawal presents current ideas regarding the recent decline in monarch populations, including habitat destruction, increased winter storms, and lack of milkweed—the last one a theory that the author rejects. He evaluates the current sustainability of monarchs and reveals a novel explanation for their plummeting numbers. Lavishly illustrated with more than eighty color photos and images, Monarchs and Milkweed takes readers on an unforgettable exploration of one of nature's most important and sophisticated evolutionary relationships.
The Language Of Butterflies
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Author : Wendy Williams
language : en
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Release Date : 2020-06-02
The Language Of Butterflies written by Wendy Williams and has been published by Simon & Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-02 with Nature categories.
In this fascinating book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Horse, Wendy Williams explores the lives of one of the world’s most resilient creatures—the butterfly—shedding light on the role that they play in our ecosystem and in our human lives. Butterflies are one of the world’s most beloved insects. From butterfly gardens to zoo exhibitions, they are one of the few insects we’ve encouraged to infiltrate our lives. Yet, what has drawn us to these creatures in the first place? And what are their lives really like? In this groundbreaking book, New York Times bestselling author and science journalist Wendy Williams reveals the inner lives of these “flying flowers”—creatures far more intelligent and tougher than we give them credit for. Monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles each year from Canada to Mexico. Other species have learned how to fool ants into taking care of them. Butterflies’ scales are inspiring researchers to create new life-saving medical technology. Williams takes readers to butterfly habitats across the globe and introduces us to not only various species, but to the scientists who have dedicated their lives to studying them. Coupled with years of research and knowledge gained from experts in the field, this accessible “butterfly biography” explores the ancient partnership between these special creatures and humans, and why they continue to fascinate us today. Touching, eye-opening, and incredibly profound, The Language of Butterflies reveals the critical role they play in our world.
Incredible Journeys
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Author : David Barrie
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-04-04
Incredible Journeys written by David Barrie and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-04 with Nature categories.
THE SUNDAY TIMES NATURE BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A compelling investigation of navigation in the animal kingdom.' Mail on Sunday 'David Barrie, who himself has sailed the oceans using a sextant, is passionate about navigation and describes in delightful detail the myriad ways in which animals get around ... eye-opening book.' Frans de Waal, New York Times 'Only a sailor could relate the navigational powers of both humans and animals with such appreciation, excitement, and precision. Thank you, David Barrie, for taking us along on these riveting voyages by sail and wing, hoof and flipper. We arrive surprised, delighted, and awed.' Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus 'Immensely entertaining... [Barrie] is an admirably reliable and assiduous guide to what we do and don't yet know.' Andrew Holgate, Sunday Times 'Barrie has a good eye for colourful detail.' Kathryn Hughes, Mail on Sunday 'This is a must-read for anyone fascinated with the wonders of nature.' Publishers Weekly In Incredible Journeys, award-winning author David Barrie takes us on a tour of the cutting-edge science of animal navigation, where breakthroughs are allowing scientists to unravel, for the first time, how animals as various as butterflies, birds, crustaceans, fish, reptiles and even people find their way. Weaving interviews with leading experts on animal behaviour with the groundbreaking discoveries of Nobel-Prize winning neuroscientists, Barrie shines a light on the astounding skills of animals of every stripe. Dung beetles that steer by the light of the Milky Way. Ants and bees that navigate using patterns of light invisible to humans. Sea turtles, spiny lobsters and moths that find their way using the Earth's magnetic field. Salmon that return to their birthplace by following their noses. Baleen whales that swim thousands of miles while holding a rock-steady course and birds that can locate their nests on a tiny island after crisscrossing an entire ocean. There's a stunning diversity of animal navigators out there, often using senses and skills we humans don't have access to ourselves. For the first time, Incredible Journeys reveals the wonders of these animals in a whole new light.
The San Francisco Experience
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Author : Harold Gilliam
language : en
Publisher: Doubleday
Release Date : 2011-03-30
The San Francisco Experience written by Harold Gilliam and has been published by Doubleday this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-30 with Travel categories.
The San Francisco experience is not an encounter you can enjoy in an hour or a day or at a particular time or location. It is a composite of innumerable experiences over long periods of time in the entire region around the bay. San Francisco as a social and cultural entity long ago spilled over the political boundaries that were drawn up a century ago for another era. Nearly one-third of the people who during the day work and shop within the city limits go home at night beyond the bay or down the Peninsula. Nearly all of the tourists and visitors who come to the city also visit the far shores. Even the relatively few who do not venture across the bridges experience something of the far shores when they gaze across the bay from Nob Hill or Russian Hill or through the big windows at the Top of the Mark or the Crown Room of the Fairmont. —from the Preface
Epa Journal
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
Epa Journal written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Environmental protection categories.
How To Spot Butterflies
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Author : Patricia Sutton
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 1999
How To Spot Butterflies written by Patricia Sutton and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Nature categories.
In a recent article, the New York Times Magazine described butterfly watching as the fastest-growing segment of nature recreation. Little wonder - butterflies are beautiful, exotic, interesting, and observable by anyone, virtually anywhere, young or old, urban or rural. Consummate teachers, the Suttons use the same easy-to-understand style that has made both of their previous books in the How to Spot series bestsellers. Taking up where field guides leave off, they reveal which habitats are sure to hold large butterfly populations and which specific host plants attract butterflies. They address how to use binoculars and share the secrets of how to approach a butterfly without scaring it off. Environmentally sensitive and unobtrusive observation is emphasized, not outdated netting and collecting. Exceptional nectar sources, which are feeding grounds for vast numbers of butterflies, are described. Full-color photographs appear throughout. The Suttons' proven butterfly-watching techniques
The Monarchs Are Flying
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Author : Marion Foster
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
The Monarchs Are Flying written by Marion Foster and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with categories.
School Library Journal
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
School Library Journal written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Children's libraries categories.
Airplanes In The Garden
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Author : Joan Zipperer Calder
language : en
Publisher: Willow Creek Press
Release Date : 2011
Airplanes In The Garden written by Joan Zipperer Calder and has been published by Willow Creek Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
An imaginative little girl discovers two caterpillar eggs on a milkweed pod in the garden and follows the eggs' development from egg through caterpillar, chrysalis and finally into monarch butterflies.