{"product_id":"dragonflies-and-damselflies-of-the-east-paperback","title":"Dragonflies and Damselflies of the East - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDennis Paulson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe definitive single-volume fully illustrated guide\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is the first fully illustrated guide to all 336 dragonfly and damselfly species of eastern North America--from the rivers of Manitoba to the Florida cypress swamps--and the companion volume to Dennis Paulson's acclaimed field guide to the dragonflies and damselflies of the West. \u003ci\u003eDragonflies and Damselflies of the East\u003c\/i\u003e features hundreds of color photos that depict all the species found in the region, detailed line drawings to aid in-hand identification, and a color distribution map for every species--and the book's compact size and user-friendly design make it the only guide you need in the field. Species accounts describe key identification features, distribution, flight season, similar species, habitat, and natural history. Paulson's authoritative introduction offers a primer on dragonfly biology and identification, and also includes tips on how to study and photograph these stunningly beautiful insects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrates all 336 eastern species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures hundreds of full-color photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes detailed species accounts, line drawings to aid identification, and a color distribution map for every species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers helpful tips for the dragonfly enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDragonflies and Damselflies of the East\u003c\/i\u003e is by far the most complete treatment of its kind. It is chock-full of interesting and useful information, and the illustrations are excellent. Paulson is one of the top experts in this field and his book reflects that extensive knowledge on every page.\"\u003cb\u003e--Giff Beaton, author of \u003ci\u003eDragonflies and Damselflies of Georgia and the Southeast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDragonflies and Damselflies of the East\u003c\/i\u003e is superbly organized, concisely written, and beautifully illustrated. It combines the strengths of a field guide with the invaluable technical information of a manual. As such, the reader will have a strong tool in his or her possession. There really is no other book like it.\"\u003cb\u003e--Allen E. Barlow, senior author of \u003ci\u003eField Guide to Dragonflies and Damselflies of New Jersey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDennis Paulson\u003c\/b\u003e's books include \u003ci\u003eDragonflies and Damselflies of the West\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eShorebirds of North America\u003c\/i\u003e (both Princeton). Now retired, he was director of the Slater Museum of Natural History at the University of Puget Sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 544\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25 x 8.46 x 5.57 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 08, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756984238368,"sku":"9780691122830","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7adb6053d6f1545a4b2af6de4bbafddf.webp?v=1780090862","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/dragonflies-and-damselflies-of-the-east-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}