Krista Kagume - Böcker

The Saskatchewan and Manitoba Nature Guide lets you discover the wondrous diversity of nature that lies right outside your front door. Whether you live in the city or the country, hundreds of species of plants and animals share your living space. Why not get to know the neighbors? Covering every inch of Saskatchewan and Manitoba's incredibly varied landscapes, this book teaches you to identify 385 species of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses and ferns: * Colour illustrations of each species * Native uses of plants * Animal behaviour * Ecology and range * Similar species cross-referenced * Colour maps showing ecoregions, parks and nature areas across Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

A great introductory field guide to the birds of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This book features over 80 species found across two prairie provinces. Each account has two pages of colour illustrations and detailed information including each bird's common and scientific name, its size and voice, a range map, a photograph of the bird's egg, along with information on nesting, size of the egg and incubation period. Illustrations of similar species also are featured.

This fascinating, fact-filled book is an excellent introduction to the avian populations of British Columbia. Over 80 species of birds are featured with two pages devoted to each species. A full-colour illustration of each bird includes key identifiers. You'll also find information on each bird's common and scientific name, its size and voice, a range map, a photograph of the bird's egg, along with information on nesting, size of the egg and incubation period.Each account also includes illustrations of similar species. Take this book along on your next wilderness or backyard adventure and identify the feathered friends you meet along the way!

A handy introductory guide to the birds of the East Coast. Over 80 species are featured. Each account includes colour illustrations, a photograph of the bird's egg and detailed information such as common and scientific name, the bird's size and voice, a range map, a photograph of the bird's egg, along with information on nesting, size of the egg and incubation period.

Over 80 species of birds common to Ontario are featured in this easy-to-use introductory field guide. Colour illustrations and extensive natural history are featured in each two-page account.

The natural heritage of the Great Lakes region endures despite intense population and industrial pressures. With this handy guide, perfect for the amateur naturalist, you'll gain a whole new appreciation for the biodiversity of this incredible region. Learn how to identify 452 species of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish, invertebrates, trees, shrubs, grasses and ferns common to the Great Lakes area: * Color illustrations of each species * Native uses of plants * Animal behavior * Ecology and range * Similar species cross-referenced * Color maps showing ecoregions, parks and nature areas across the Great Lakes states: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Taking a refreshing and practical approach, The Path to Wild Foods is an ethical field guide and recipe book that promotes respect for the natural world and for the cultures that effectively use it. Written by an accomplished ethnobotanist and educator, this book will rekindle an interest in natural foods, including taking best advantage of natures pharmacy for medicinal plant use. Learn to feed and heal yourself with the natural plants all around you: Rekindles interest in wild foods with an appreciation of the adventure and flavours to be found along the way Examines respect for nature and finding ways to feed ourselves without the supermarket Includes various plant types from trees and shrubs to herbs and wetland plants Describes a variety of parkland and prairie plants along with potential uses and recipes Identifies poisonous plants to avoid Discusses respect for nature, growing plants in an ecologically supportive way Explores the wisdom of Indigenous leanings and teachings.