Search Results: Nature - Field Guides from Riverwood's Books

Harper Collins. Very Good. 1990. Softcover. 0002156822 . Light edge & corner wear, very light soiling. Interior unmarked. Illustrated. 243 pages. Quick and simple things you can do to save the Earth.; 001083; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Voyageur Press. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. 0896584631 . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition. Laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages are clean and tight. Jacket has light edgewear and scuffing. Profusely illustrated in colour. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; " If you want to improve your catches (and who doesn't? ) you'll find "The Angler's Guide to Freshwater Fish of North America" an invaluable resource. Providing a look into the biology and behavior of more than sixty species of freshwater game fish--including small- and large-mouth bass, sunfish, crappies, trout, salmon, catfish, walleye, northern pike, muskie, sturgeon, and more--this book provides a solid background for anglers throughout North America. Eric L. Sorenson details each species' popularity and accessibility, range, habitat, physical traits, senses, diet, spawning, and average and record catches for a complete look at the… Read More

Federation of Alberta Naturalists. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Hardcover. 0969613407 . An attractive copy, now in new brodart jacket. Ex-library book but condition is still very good, usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are all intact and clean other than minor spotting to outer edge of pages and a few indentations to top edge of pages. Jacket has light edgewear and a little patchiness to original laminate, which is now covered by brodart. " After five years of extensive field research by over 1000 volunteers, the Atlas of Breeding Birds of Alberta has emerged in beautiful, large, hard cover format. Ideal for the experienced "birder" and the casual backyard bird watcher. The heart of the Atlas is comprised of province wide distribution maps that clearly show where each species breeds, throughout the different Alberta natural regions. A historic volume, the Atlas contains unprecedented baseline information of great value to the understanding and… Read More

Hodder & Stoughton Ltd. Very Good+. 1977. Softcover. 034020382X . Very nice, clean, tight condition. Pages unmarked, b/w illustrations. Small peeled area inside front cover. Cover has very light edgewear & a little scuffing. Written for both the newcomer & those with limited experience with bees, this book provides a comprehensive account of all the aspects of beekeeping, from examination of available hives to the art of handling bees & the production of honey. (*shipping will be reduced after checkout on this lighter item) [osl-122] ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 220 pages .

Lone Pine. New. 2002. First Edition. Softcover. 1551053209 . Softcover is new, with no markings. Colour illustrations. 160 pages. A fun-filled field guide into the creepy-crawly world of the bugs of Northern California. Learn about 125 of the coolest bugs you might encounter in the great outdoors. John Acorn, an avid "bugster" and host of the popular television series The Nature Nut, supplies lively text that evokes each species' character. Respected artist and naturalist Ian Sheldon has created brilliant illustrations that bring each bug to life. (400-osl) . ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .

Houghton and Mifflin. Very Good. 1976. Fourth Edition; Fourth Printing. Softcover. 0395240492 . Ex-library book, still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Cover has light edgewear, a little peeling and roughness to edges of laminate, light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior clean with all pages intact. Colour photos & b/w illustrations. "The definitive guide to rocks and minerals, includes 385 color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and geologic formations. Hundreds of minerals are described, with details such as geographic formations, geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline structures. " ; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 317 pages .

New Westminster, B. C.: Mussio Ventures Ltd.. Very Good+. 2002. First Edition. Softcover. 1894556097 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are clean and intact other than first page has an earmark and one very light stain, light soiling to outer edge of pages. Cover has light wear to corners. An essential guide for all lake fishermen. Featuring depth charts and information on over 100 of the best lakes in the region. (340os,0514) ; Mussio Ventures Presents; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Stackpole Books. Good. 1982. Softcover. Ex-library, with laminated cover and usual stamps & stickers. Good condition, moderate wear to edges & corners. Interior pages clean & unmarked other than soiling seen on one page and library markings. 181 pages. B/w photos. This book reveals field-proven techniques for getting wildlife within range of gun or camera. It is also a reliable guide to the behavior of birds and animals, offering insights that elevate calling from a chance sport to an exciting art-science.. ; 8vo .

Johnson Nature Series. Very Good. 1997. Softcover. B/w & colour illustrations. Ex-library with laminated cover & usual stamps & stickers, very good condition - only light wear overall. Light soiling outer edge of pages. Back cover pulled away a bit but nothing is loose. Combination field guide, fact book & folklore. Contains a user friendly guide for species identification, hovering, territory, myths and legends, backyard attractions and predators, etc. (*shipping will be reduced to all locations) ; 8vo; 182 pages .

The Mountaineers Books. Very Good+. 2001. First Edition. Softcover. 0898867886 . Very nice condition, clean & tight. Ex-library with sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Pages are clean, cover has very light edgewear to laminate, a little soiling to outer edge of pages. B/w illus. "Lightning kills more people in North America than any other weather phenomenon, including tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. If you work outdoors or simply enjoy being outdoors--whether hiking, camping, or teeing off on the golf course--this book is for you. Learn about the risks of lightning, thunderstorm winds and flash floods; discover how to stay safe using the four As of thunderstorm safety (Anticipate, Assess, Act, and Aid) [233-osl]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Harbour Publishing. Near Fine. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 1550171755 . Excellent condition, clean and unmarked. Cover has a little scuffing and light wear to corners. Colour & b/w illustrations. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 303 pages; "Lake, River and Sea-Run Fishes of Canada could only have been compiled by someone who is fascinated by fish. Unlike many guides to the classification and identification of fish, Wooding's effort is not a dry, scientific effort. He writes with a light touch and a sense of humour, using anecdotes and personal experience to lovingly bring his topic to life. . . . This book is primarily aimed at anglers who are curious about the finned creatures in the waters they fish, or who dream of fishing. It's also for anyone who ever peered into a clear stream or lake, saw a fish swimming by, and wondered, 'What the heck was that beautiful thing? '" -Mark Hume, Vancouver Sun [496-noto] .

Hancock House Pub Ltd. Very Good+. 2001. First Edition. Softcover. 0888394942 . Ex-library book, but still in great condition. Sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages clean and intact - overall wear is very light. B/w & colour illustrations. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 157 pages; 'Nice bear. I am not going to hurt you. I am far from tasty and I am sure you are not interested in trying me out.' Only someone with wide experience in the hush and a deep understanding of bear behaviour could talk a mother grizzly bear with a cub out of attacking him as it was poised to lunge -- and only someone as uncon-ventional as Keith Scott would even try. In this book, Keith tells that unforgettable story and many more as he shares his knowledge of the continent's greatest carnivores and shows us their lives in page after page of stunning photographs. (220osl) .

Dell. Near Fine. 1990. Softcover. 0440502675 . Very nice condition, only light wear overall, clean and unmarked other than a little light soiling outer edge of pages. Contains a chapter each corresponding to where we lead our lives; home, garden, garage, supermarket, school, office etc. Covers the many easy ways you can help by being part of the solution.... Although the book is a few years old, the information is still very relevant today. (os) ; 8vo .

The Lyons Press. Very Good. 1996. First Edition. Softcover. 1558215182 . Solid reading copy. Ex-library book with sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Cover has light edgewear, light soiling outer edge of pages, light creasing. Pages are clean and intact. B/w illus. "This much praised book is perhaps the most thorough and most readable guide to the sharks of the world, to shark attacks, and to the natural history of these fearsome creatures and their cousin-species, the skates and rays. Long out of print, this edition of Shadows in the Sea has been fully updated by the author. (b&w photos, illustrations, charts) " [519] ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 368 pages .

The Lyons Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 1585741787 . This is an ex-library book, but still in very nice condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Pages are clean and intact. Cover has light scuffing, slight loosening to laminate at some edges as well as a small peel in the laminate on rear. Illustrated in b/w & colour. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 228 pages; Perhaps no creature has been as feared, mythologized, or misunderstood as the snake. The Snake Almanac reveals that the truths about these reptiles are as fascinating as the fictions. There are more than 2,000 species of snakes, and The Snake Almanac gives up close looks at some of the most beautiful, bizarre, and deadly - such as the gliding snake, which can "fly" from trees with the help of skin flaps along its sides, or the hognose snake, which plays dead when threatened, or the powerfully venomous black mamba. Beginning with the snake's… Read More

Bantam Books. Very Good. 1991. Softcover. 0553353314 . Ex-library with sturdy laminated cover, usual stamps & stickers, light wear to edges & corners, light soiling outer edge of pages. Interior pages clean & tight, age tanning to page edges. Cover pulled away from spine a bit near title page, but nothing is loose. 278 pages. Dozens of devilishly clever ways to get rid of house and garden pests without harming the environment - or yourself. (350-osl? ) ; 8vo .

Howell Book House. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. 158245129x . Hc/DJ - fine/VG. Hardcover is excellent, clean and unmarked. Jacket is scuffed with light wear at edges and price sticker on rear. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 256 pages; Contents: * Anatomy and Physiology of Koi* Historical Background* Koi Varieties* Koi Ponds* What a Koi Must Accomplish* Pond Building* Buying Koi* Diet and Feeding* Disease and Parasites in Koi* Handling Koi* Showing Koi. (*Note - due to heavy weight, extra postage will be required to some locations) [1017] .

Voyageur Press. Good+. 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. 0896581632 . Library binding with no jacket, illustrated covers - usual ex-lib type markings. Interior very good, occasional light wrinkling. Cover has light edgewear, moreso to corners, two of which have some paper loss at corners, light scuffing. Good reading copy. Illuminated by full-color photographs from Mech and other expert wolf photographers, The Way of the Wolf is an enlightening resource for all concerned about wolves and their future. Mech focuses on wolf behavior and biology, offering an overview of the animals' social hierarchy, communication methods, feeding habits, courtship, and reproduction. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Madeira Park & Vancouver: Harbour Publishing Co. Ltd. Very Good. 1999. First Edition. Softcover. 1550171992 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Laminate has a little edgewear, light spotting to outer edge of pages. Pages are clean and intact other than some light corner creasing. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; "Whales, although among our most important and interesting animals, have been little studied until recently. This book provides a broad overview of whale natural history, with particular reference to species found in the waters of the Pacific Northwest. Also covers whaling, population decline etc. (400-noto) .

Mcclelland and Stewart. Near Fine. 1992. Softcover. 0771031491 . Scarce Title. Excellent condition. Ex-library with sturdy laminated cover and usual lib markings, only very light wear overall. Interior pages clean & tight. Lavishly illustrated in colour. 191 pages.Take an armchair birding tour of Canada and the U.S.. You'll visit wave-battered coastlines frequented by puffins and cormorants, hardwood forests alive with courting songbirds, and southern everglades teeming with herons and ibises. The author describes the natural history of many species, bird songs & field identification. There is also a special section on birdwatching hotspots across North America. ; 000991; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .