{"product_id":"butterflies-their-natural-history-and-diversity-paperback","title":"Butterflies: Their Natural History and Diversity - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRonald Orenstein\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThomas Marent\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eWritten in clear, easily readable language and relying little on jargon, this coffee-table-style book will interest anyone captivated by this unique group of insects. Highly recommended. All library collections.\u003c\/i\u003e --Choice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eThis gorgeous book reveals a wonder on nearly every page and will enthrall natural history enthusiasts both amateur and expert alike.\u003c\/i\u003e --Library Journal \u003ci\u003e(starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This visual feast reveals a multitude of butterfly and moth species from around the globe. Here are some of the most colorful, spectacular and sometimes weird examples of the world's butterflies and moths. Vibrant color photographs and macro images complement the enlightening text written by zoologist Ronald Orenstein, who explains the scientific curiosities of these amazing insects. He makes clear how to differentiate between butterflies and moths; how caterpillars camouflage themselves; and how their feeding strategies and evolutionary adaptations help them prevail in the wild. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Butterflies has seven sections which provide comprehensive coverage of Lepidoptera. It includes the following and much more: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Introduction to Butterflies: \u003c\/b\u003e What are butterflies?; Color Patterns; Courtship; Migration; and Climate Change \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Butterfly Diversity: \u003c\/b\u003e Swallowtails; Skippers; Whites, Sulphurs and Yellows; Milkweed Butterflies; Fritillaries; Emperors; Gossamer-winged Butterflies; Metalmarks \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Butterfly Wings: \u003c\/b\u003e Flight; Color; Tails and Ornaments; Eyespots \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Butterfly Life History: \u003c\/b\u003e Mating; Eggs; Caterpillars; Metamorphosis \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e What Butterflies Eat: \u003c\/b\u003e Feeding Apparatus; Flowers; Rotting Fruit; Drinking; Puddling \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Butterflies in their Environment: \u003c\/b\u003e Predators; Camouflage; Mimicry; Overwintering \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e Myriad of Moths: \u003c\/b\u003e includes Day-Flying Moths; Silks; Giants; Mimicry; Wing Pattern; Defense. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e With stunning photography, authoritative natural history and an elegant design, Butterflies brings to abundant life the unfathomable beauty and variety of butterflies and moths. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ronald Orenstein is a zoologist, lawyer and wildlife conservationist who has written extensively on natural history issues. His most recent books are \u003ci\u003eIvory, Horn and Blood\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Toronto. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Thomas Marent is a wildlife photographer based in Switzerland. His previous books include \u003ci\u003eFrog\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRainforest\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLife in the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.9 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 13, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769525633312,"sku":"9780228102496","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8cd7bad02215eff58ac430c4674ec76f.webp?v=1780350176","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/butterflies-their-natural-history-and-diversity-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}