Green Guides – serie

An illustrated guide to butterflies, suitable for both the general reader and the amateur naturalist.Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, this guide offers information on observing and identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered butterfly species in Britain and Europe.Each butterfly's habits, range and important characteristics are described, while colour paintings show each butterfly in detail. There are sections on the four stages of the life-cycle of butterflies and on breeding butterflies. Sound advice on conservation issues is also offered.The book can be used as both a home reference and a pocket companion in the field.

Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, this guide offers information on observing and identifying 150 of the species most commonly encountered in gardens of Britain and Europe.Each species' habits, range and important characteristics are described, while colour paintings show each in detail. There are sections on and how to encourage wildlife into your garden and how to watch it. Sound advice on conservation issues is also offered.The book can be used as both a home reference and a pocket companion in the field.

This compact, easy-to-use pocket-size guide is aimed at both the general reader and the amateur naturalist. Presenting 150 of the best known and most commonly used herbs, this book can be used for both home reference and as a companion in the field. The extensive introduction contains helpful advice on growing, collecting, harvesting and storing herbs, as well as explaining how to use them safely.A section on the history of herbalism and a glossary are also included. Each species is described in detail with information on where it can be found along with its different uses, accompanied by a full colour illustration to aid identification in the field.

Bloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe.Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, Green Guide Trees offers a wealth of information on observing and identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered tree species in Britain and Europe.Each tree is described in detail with information on height, shape, and important features such as foliage and fruit, and is illustrated with beautifully detailed, full colour painting.The introduction contains information on characteristics to help distinguish one family group of trees from another, and there are also keys which provide step-by-step clues to aid identification.Informative and compact, this book is ideal for both home reference and as a pocket companion in the field.

Bloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe. Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, Green Guide Trees offers a wealth of information on observing and identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered tree species in Britain and Europe. Each tree is described in detail with information on height, shape, and important features such as foliage and fruit, and is illustrated with beautifully detailed, full colour painting. The introduction contains information on characteristics to help distinguish one family group of trees from another, and there are also keys which provide step-by-step clues to aid identification.Informative and compact, this book is ideal for both home reference and as a pocket companion in the field.

Bloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe.With their diversity of form, colour, behaviour and song, birds are an endless source of fascination, but telling apart the different thrushes, finches, wagtails, warblers, tits and terns often stumps novices. The Green Guide to Birds makes identifying them easy for beginners and amateur naturalists alike.· Beautiful colour illustrations of the 150 species most common in Britain and Europe· Detailed description of plumage, behaviour, calls, songs and habitat to aid identification· Includes a comprehensive introduction with information on practical birdwatching and conservation, as well as a photo gallery new to this edition

Bloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe.With their diversity of form, colour, behaviour and song, birds are an endless source of fascination, but telling apart the different thrushes, finches, wagtails, warblers, tits and terns often stumps novices. The Green Guide to Birds makes identifying them easy for beginners and amateur naturalists alike.· Beautiful colour illustrations of the 150 species most common in Britain and Europe· Detailed description of plumage, behaviour, calls, songs and habitat to aid identification· Includes a comprehensive introduction with information on practical birdwatching and conservation, as well as a photo gallery new to this edition

Bloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe. A huge array of mushrooms and toadstools grow in our woodlands and fields, from the deadly poisonous to the delicious delicacy, and correct identification is crucial. The Green Guide to Mushrooms and Toadstools makes identifying them easy for beginners and amateur naturalists alike. A detailed introduction includes colour photographs and information on classes of fungi, poisonous fungi and how to go about identifying species. Concise descriptions include information on appearance, habitat and distribution and advice on whether or not the species is edible. Beautiful colour illustrations of all 150 species are also included.

Bloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe.A huge array of mushrooms and toadstools grow in our woodlands and fields, from the deadly poisonous to the delicious delicacy, and correct identification is crucial. The Green Guide to Mushrooms and Toadstools makes identifying them easy for beginners and amateur naturalists alike. A detailed introduction includes colour photographs and information on classes of fungi, poisonous fungi and how to go about identifying species. Concise descriptions include information on appearance, habitat and distribution and advice on whether or not the species is edible.Beautiful colour illustrations of all 150 species are also included.

Bloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe.Our coastlines are home to a wide range of animals and plants, some that are iconic sights on beaches and others that we only see when we look more closely. The Green Guide to Seashore Life makes identifying them easy for beginners and amateur naturalists alike.Concise descriptions include information on appearance, habitat and distribution and similar species. Beautiful colour illustrations of all 150 species are included.A detailed introduction includes colour photographs and information on types of seashore habitat, shore zonation and groups of seashore plants and animals.

Bloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe.Our coastlines are home to a wide range of animals and plants, some that are iconic sights on beaches and others that we only see when we look more closely. The Green Guide to Seashore Life makes identifying them easy for beginners and amateur naturalists alike.Concise descriptions include information on appearance, habitat and distribution and similar species, and beautiful colour illustrations of all 150 species are included.A detailed introduction includes colour photographs and information on types of seashore habitat, shore zonation and groups of seashore plants and animals.

Bloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe. A huge variety of wild flowers grow in fields, gardens, woodlands and even on roadsides, and recognising individual species can prove challenging. The Green Guide to Wild Flowers makes identifying them easy for beginners and amateur naturalists alike. Concise descriptions include information on habitat, months in flower, as well as important features like fruit, leaf structure and stem. These are accompanied by beautiful colour illustrations of all 150 species The detailed introduction includes colour photographs, botanical keys and information on families of wild flowers.

Bloomsbury Green Guides are portable handbooks to the most commonly found species in Britain and Europe.A huge variety of wild flowers grow in fields, gardens, woodlands and even on roadsides, and recognising individual species can prove challenging. The Green Guide to Wild Flowers makes identifying them easy for beginners and amateur naturalists alike.Concise descriptions include information on habitat, months in flower, as well as important features like fruit, leaf structure and stem. These are accompanied by beautiful colour illustrations of all 150 speciesThe detailed introduction includes colour photographs, botanical keys and information on families of wild flowers.

Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, this guide offers information on observing and identifying 150 of the species most commonly encountered in gardens of Britain and Europe.Each species' habits, range and important characteristics are described, while colour paintings show each in detail. There are sections on and how to encourage wildlife into your garden and how to watch it. Sound advice on conservation issues is also offered.The book can be used as both a home reference and a pocket companion in the field.

An illustrated guide to butterflies, suitable for both the general reader and the amateur naturalist.Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, this guide offers information on observing and identifying 150 of the most commonly encountered butterfly species in Britain and Europe.Each butterfly's habits, range and important characteristics are described, while colour paintings show each butterfly in detail. There are sections on the four stages of the life-cycle of butterflies and on breeding butterflies. Sound advice on conservation issues is also offered.The book can be used as both a home reference and a pocket companion in the field.

This compact, easy-to-use pocket-size guide is aimed at both the general reader and the amateur naturalist. Presenting 150 of the best known and most commonly used herbs, this book can be used for both home reference and as a companion in the field. The extensive introduction contains helpful advice on growing, collecting, harvesting and storing herbs, as well as explaining how to use them safely.A section on the history of herbalism and a glossary are also included. Each species is described in detail with information on where it can be found along with its different uses, accompanied by a full colour illustration to aid identification in the field.