Bugs of Northern California - Softcover

Acorn, John; Bodegom, Volker

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551053209 ISBN 13: 9781551053202

Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing, 2002

Synopsis

Television's Nature Nut, John Acorn, teams up with nature illustrator Ian Sheldon to craft a witty and personable book about the myriad insects and arachnids found throughout the diverse habitats of Northern California.

About this title

About the Author:

JOHN ACORN is an impassioned and critically acclaimed science educator, well known among the general public as host of television's The Nature Nut, a science education program that has aired on Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, and numerous other networks around the world. He has authored many popular books on nature subjects, particularly on his favorite subjects of entomology and paleontology.

Review:

Author John Acorn has written an entertaining text that brings each bug's character to life, while Ian Sheldon's detailed illustrations will help you become a visual expert on bugs. --Bay Nature magazine, San Francisco

Over 120 insects and arachnids are featured in this colorful and fascinating field guide. This is a must read for anyone curious about what that strange insect is, crawling up the wall of the carport at night or nibbling on the roots of its favorite deciduous tree! --Monterey County Post

For those who really want to know what is crawling around the garden, hiding under the house or nesting in the attic, this is a must read. --Mid County Post, Santa Cruz

About this edition

• Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1551053209
• ISBN 13: 9781551053202
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160
• Illustrator: Sheldon Ian