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1. Trees of Britain and Europe
(Collins Nature Guides) (Paperback) by
Gregor Aas & Andreas Riedmiller, illustrated by Heinz Bogner,
translated by Martin Walters
Paperback: 254 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (2001)
Language: English
ISBN: 0-26-167401-3
Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 10.1 x 1.4 cm
Review
This full colour photographic guide to over 300 species of tree found in
Britain and Europe arranges trees by the shape of their leaves for easy
identification. Each species is illustrated with several colour
photographs, showing all the tree's most interesting and important
characteristics. Individual descriptions include facts on tree shape,
size, bark, leaves, fruit, flowers, distribution and similar species.
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756 colour photographs
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55 drawings
Price: 9 € + shipping and
handling
2. Mushrooms and Toadstools
(Collins Nature Guides) (Paperback) by Edmund
Garnweidner (Author)
Paperback: 253 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (2007)
Language English
ISBN: 978-0-26-167406-6
Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.4 x 1.6 cm
Review
This pocket-sized guide covers over 400 of the commonest species of
mushroom and toadstool found in Britain and Europe. Each species is
illustrated with a photograph and described in detail in the text, which
includes information on colour, shape, smell, taste, time of year the
mushroom is seen, and similar species. The guide is not arranged in
complicated taxonomic order, but by shape for easy identification. This
means that even the absolute beginner can identify mushrooms using this
guide. Other features include additional helpful mushroom information at
the back and a durable plastic cover. The other titles in the series are
"Birds", "Wild Flowers", "Trees" and "Wild Animals".
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1751 excellent color illustrations (colored drawings)
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414 species
Price: 9 € +
shipping and handling
3. Butterflies and moths of Britain and Europe
(Collins Nature Guides) (Paperback) by Helga Hofmann & Thomas Marktanner, illustrated by Christine Mills, translated by David Carter
Paperback: 158
pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (2007)
Language: English
ISBN: 978-0-26-167404-2
Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.1 x 1.0 cm
Review
The book covers the most common and most attractive species of butterfly
and day-flying moth found in Britain and Europe. Each species is
illustrated with colour photographs and drawings and described in detail
in the text, which covers the life cycle of butterflies and day-flying
moths, some common night-flying moths and unusual caterpillars. The
butterflies are arranged into colour-coded groups according to wing
colour for quick and easy reference. Both sides of each butterfly's wing
are shown. This means that anyone, even the complete beginner can
identify the butterflies using this guide. The series is aimed at the
beginner: the price, format, photographs and text are all designed to
make each book uncomplicated and attractive to the many people
interested in the countryside.
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255 colour photographs
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46 drawings
Price: 9 € + shipping and handling
4. Birds of Britain & Europe
(Collins Nature Guides) (Paperback) by Jürgen Nicolai, Detlef Singer & Konrad Wothe, illustrated by Hermann Kacher, translated by Ian Dawson
Paperback: 254 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (2007)
Language English
ISBN: 978-0-26-167402-8
Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.4 x 1.6 cm
Review
The Collins Nature Guides are comprehensive, photographically
illustrated reference books that are perfect for any lover of nature and
the outdoors. This handy, portable guide to the birds of England and
Europe includes over 310 full-colour photographic entries arranged in
helpfully colour-coded sections.
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Over 310 species of bird found in Britain ands Europe arranged by size for easy identification
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Color photographs of each species
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Individual descriptions including facts on appearance, flight, voice and song, habitat, food and breeding
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Additional illustrations showing flight patterns, different plumages and bird silhouettes
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Distribution maps for the whole of Europe for each species
full-colour photographs, illustrations, distribution maps, index
Price: 9 € + shipping and handling
5. Wild Animals of Britain and Europe
(Collins Nature Guides) (Paperback) by Helga Hofmann (Author)
Paperback: 254 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins (2007)
ISBN: 978-0-00-762727-1
Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.4 x 1.6 cm
Review
This full colour photographic guide to over 200 species of wild animal
found in Britain and Europe arranges animals into colour-coded groups
for easy identification. Every wild animal is illustrated with at least
one close-up colour photograph. The species descriptions include
information on food, appearance, distribution, habitats, behaviour and
breeding. Many interesting facts about the lives of our wild animals are
included, as well as additional illustrations and a useful section on
mammal biology.
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225 color photographs
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180 drawings
Price: 9 € + shipping and handling -
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