A Naturalist's Guide to the Arctic
A Naturalist's Guide to the Arctic

Author: E.C. Pielou

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2012-07-31

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 022614867X

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This book is a practical, portable guide to all of the Arctic's natural history—sky, atmosphere, terrain, ice, the sea, plants, birds, mammals, fish, and insects—for those who will experience the Arctic firsthand and for armchair travelers who would just as soon read about its splendors and surprises. It is packed with answers to naturalists' questions and with questions—some of them answered—that naturalists may not even have thought of.

The Naturalist's Notebook
The Naturalist's Notebook

Author: Nathaniel T. Wheelwright

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2017-10-17

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1612128890

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Become a more attentive observer and deepen your appreciation for the natural world. The unique five-year calendar format of The Naturalist’s Notebook helps you create a long-term record and point of comparison for memorable events, such as the first songbird you hear in spring, your first monarch butterfly sighting of summer, or the appearance of the northern lights. Biologist Nathaniel T. Wheelwright and best-selling author Bernd Heinrich teach nature lovers of all ages what to look for outdoors no matter where you live, using Heinrich’s classic illustrations as inspiration. As you jot down one observation a day, year after year, your collected field notes will serve as a valuable record of your piece of the planet. This deluxe book, with a three-piece case, gilt edges, a burgundy ribbon bookmark, and a belly band with gold foil stamping, is a perfect gift for all nature lovers.

How to Keep a Naturalist's Notebook
How to Keep a Naturalist's Notebook

Author: Susan Leigh Tomlinson

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 0811735680

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For nature-lovers, birders, and students of wildlife and biology, keeping a field notebook is essential to accurately recording outdoor observations. This unique guide offers instruction on how to do it-what to look for, what information should be recorded and how to organize it, basic drawing skills using line and color, and incorporating maps and charts, as well as advice on equipment to take in the field and using conventional field guides.

The Economic Naturalist's Field Guide
The Economic Naturalist's Field Guide

Author: Robert H. Frank

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-09

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 1458758486

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Ask a dozen talking heads about the course of action we should take to right the economy and you’ll get thirteen different answers. But what if we possessed a handful of basic principles that could guide our decisions—both the personal ones about how to save and spend but also those national ones that have been capturing the headlines?Robert H. Frank has been illustrating these principles longer and more clearly than anyone else. InThe Economic Naturalist’s Field Guide, he reveals how they play out in Washington, on Wall Street, and in our own lives, covering everything from healthcare to tax policy to everyday decisions about what we do with our money.In today’s uncertain economic climate,The Economic Naturalist’s Field Guide’s insights have more bearing than ever on our pocketbooks, policies, and personal happiness.

A Naturalist's Guide to the Southern Blue Ridge Front
A Naturalist's Guide to the Southern Blue Ridge Front

Author: L. L. Gaddy

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9781570033728

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A field guide which offers detailed descriptions of more than 50 natural areas in the gorge region of the Blue Ridge province. For each location Gaddy outlines points of interest, flora and fauna (including rare plants and endangered wild life), and other natural features.

The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling
The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling

Author: Emilie Lygren

Publisher: Heyday Books

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9781597143158

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In straightforward text complemented by step-by-step illustrations, dozens of exercises lead the hand and mind through creating accurate reproductions of plants and animals as well as landscapes, skies, and more. Laws provides clear, practical advice for every step of the process for artists at every level, from the basics of choosing supplies to advanced techniques.