Search Results: Titles starting with K from Buteo Books

Houghton Mifflin, 2010. Hardcover. As new. Nic Bishop. As new hardcover with dust jacket, minor shelf wear. On remote Codfish Island off the southern coast of New Zealand live the last ninety-one kakapo parrots on earth. These trusting, flightless, and beautiful birds--the largest and most unusual parrots on earth--have suffered devastating population loss. Now, on an island refuge with the last of the species, New Zealand's National Kakapo Recovery Team is working to restore the kakapo population. With the help of fourteen humans who share a single hut and a passion for saving these odd ground-dwelling birds, the kakapo are making a comeback in New Zealand. Follow intrepid animal lovers Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop on a ten-day excursion to witness the exciting events in the life of the kakapo. This book chronicles the substantial efforts to save this rare and elusive parrot. Intended for ages 8 to 12. Color photos. "Now found only on few of New Zealand's offshore islands, the Kakapo is the world's… Read More

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 2000. Paperback. New. Species account number 503 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

Konrad Herm. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Near fine hardcover, minor warp to front board. Rubbed dust jacket. Text in German and English. This book is a pictorial celebration of Brazil and its unique succulent flora including many wonderful, large format habitat photographs. The text describes the main cactus genera and gives an insight into the history of cactus research in Brazil and the people who did it.

Facts on File, 1993. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. Near fine hardcover with dust jacket. Minor spotting top edge of text block. Illustrated with over 130 full-color photographs.

Surrey Beatty & Sons PTY Limited, 1989. Hardcover. As new/As New. As new hardcovers with dust jackets. Two volume set. A comprehensive review of the 50 Australian and 13 Papua New Guinean species of these marsupials from the Macropod family. These volumes, based on the results of a 1988 symposium, cover all aspects of their evolution, ecology, biology and natural history, as well as management and conservation.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 2000. Paperback. New. Species account number 535 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1999. Paperback. New. Species account number 460 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

Houghton Mifflin, 2011. 2nd edition. Flexi-binding. New. Birders can memorize hundreds of details and still not be able to identify birds if they don't really understand what's in front of them.Today birders have access to almost too much information, and their attempts to identify birds can be drowned out by excess detail. The all-new Kaufman Field Guide to Advanced Birding takes a different approach, clarifying the basics and providing a framework for learning about each group. Overall principles of identification are explained in clear language, and ten chapters on specific groups of birds show how these principles can be applied in practice. Anyone with a keen interest in identifying birds will find that this book makes the learning process more effective and enjoyable, and that truly understanding what we see and hear can make birding more fun. Covers those difficult to differentiate species, with detailed comparisons and identification points, with illustrations by the author. TABLE OF… Read More

Blandford, 1994. Reprint. Hardcover. As new/As New. As new hardcover with dust jacket. Caecilians, Newts, Salamanders, Frog and Toads. Color photographs.

New York: St. Martin's Press, 1978. Hardcover. Good/Good. 210 pp. Hardcover with dust jacket in good condition. Shelf wear. Bumped corners. Book is starting in one spot otherwise interior pages are in good condition. B & W illustrations by the author.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1998. Paperback. New. Species account number 324 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

University Press of Kentucky, 1996. Hardcover. New. B&W photos. County outline maps show both breeding occurrence and estimates of abundance (perhaps the first state atlas to do so).

University Press of Kentucky, 1996. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Near fine hardcover. B&W photos. County outline maps show both breeding occurrence and estimates of abundance (perhaps the first state atlas to do so).

London: Poyser, 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine/Very Good. Keith Brockie. Near fine hardcover in dust jacket. Head of spine bumped. Previous owner's name stamp on half title.

The Stafford Press, 1980. Paperback. Very Good. 1980, Second Publication. Paperback in very good condition, spotting to the covers. Annotated listings of common and scientific names.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 2000. Paperback. New. Species account number 517 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

Cartwell Books, 1979. Hardcover. Good. Hardcover in good condition, bumped corner. Dust jacket with chips and open tear. The technology of predation in the plant and animal world. 250 color photographs. 100 detailed drawings.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 2000. Paperback. New. Species account number 491 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the American Ornithologists' Union, 1992. Paperback. New. Species account number 3 in the Birds of North America Life Histories for the 21st Century series. In 1992 the American Ornithologists' Union in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia undertook the publication of species accounts for each of the more than 700 species which breed in the United States and Canada. These illustrated reviews provide comprehensive summaries of the current knowledge of the species, with range maps and an extensive list of references. The series is finally complete, in 716 parts. Accounts are 8 ½ x 11 booklets.

Princeton University Press, 2015. 2nd edition. Paperback. New/New. The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals is the essential companion for anyone going on safari or interested in African mammals. No other field guide covers the whole continent in a portable format. Now fully revised and updated, it covers all known species of African land mammals and features 780 stunning color illustrations. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, distribution, habitat, food, behavior, adaptations, and conservation status. Coverage of several of the more complex groups of small mammals is simplified by reference to genera, and there are introductory profiles of each mammal group and more than 500 maps. This new edition includes many newly recognized species, and classification has been fully updated.