Les Beletsky Livres

This title contains all the information needed to find, identify, and learn about Alaska's animal and plant life. It also includes descriptions of Alaska's most frequently visited parks and reserves.This title contains color illustrations of more than 320 of Alaska's most common invertebrates, insects, amphibians, fishes, birds, and mammals. It contains information for identifying and locating these animals as well as their ecology, behavior, and conservation. The book also details the most common plants a traveler would encounter. Alaska is easy to carry, entertainingly written, and contains up-to-date information.Key Features* Identifying and location information on the most frequently seen animals;* Up-do-date information on the ecology, behavior and conservation of the animals;* Information on Alaska's habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter;* Brief description of Alaska's most frequently visited parks and reserves

With Bird Songs from Around the World, explore the sights and sounds of 200 of the world's most interesting bird species through beautiful full-color illustrations, succinct descriptions, and vivid audio recordings of their songs and calls. Read about and listen to birds from six continents. A beautiful painting illustrates each selection along with concise details about the bird's behavior, environment, and vocalizations. On the built-in digital audio player, hear each bird as it sings or calls in nature with audio of the birds provided by the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Bird Songs from Around the World is divided into six chapters, each devoted to a different continent inhabited by birds. As you turn the pages, you'll meet and hear the noisy toucans of South America, the amazing hornbills of Africa and Asia, the secretive kiwis of New Zealand, the song-mimicking lyrebirds of Australia, and many more. Each continent is represented with at least 25 birds. With this gorgeous reference, experience the thrill of bird-watching around the world from wherever you are.

Nature buffs and environmentalist travelers will enjoy this compact but fact-filled guide (it's produced for the Wildlife Conservation Society) to the flora and fauna of Per? and the parks and reserves where they may be found. Pearson and Beletsky (both are biologists, Pearson at Arizona State U.)"

Florida's natural attractions are highlighted in this full-color handbook, guiding travelers beyond the typical beach experience. It showcases a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, bird-watching, fishing, and boating. Key locations such as the Everglades National Park and vibrant coral reefs are featured, along with opportunities to encounter exotic wildlife, making it an essential resource for nature enthusiasts seeking adventure in the Sunshine State.

People travel to Hawaii for sun, sand, and surf but increasingly spend parts of their trips hiking, birdwatching, kayaking, whale-watching, or snorkeling in the island's stunning national parks and nature reserves. Ecotravellers to the islands know that Hawaii is a special place biologically, harboring many native animal and plant species that occur nowhere else on Earth. Contained in this book is all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about the island's magnificent animal life. The author visited parks and preserves, discussed wildlife with local and international experts, and then selected his color illustrations from more than 300 of the islands' most common fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds (including essentially every Hawaiian bird). You will want to have this easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated book as a constant companion on your trip. Key Features * Provides identifying, location, and conservation information on frequently spotted animals * Gives up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the families of animals to which the pictured species belong * Contains information on Hawaiian habitats and on the most common plants you will see, and on the underwater animals most divers and snorklers actually see * Gives brief descriptions of the state's national parks and nature reserves

Most travellers to Belize and Northern Guatemala want to experience lush tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife: toucans and parrots, hummingbirds and hawks, monkeys and big cats, frogs and toads, crocodiles and snakes. In this book is all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about the region's magnificent animal life. -- Identifying and location information on the most frequently spotted animals. -- Full-color illustrations of more than 500 of Belize’s most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. -- Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the families of profiled animals, and on conservation in Belize and Guatemala. -- Information on habitats of Belize and Northern Guatemala and on the most common plants visitors encounter. -- A section on Belize's famous coral reef and on the underwater animals most divers and snorkelers actually see. -- Brief descriptions of the region's most frequently visited parks and reserves. Easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated – you will want to have this book as constant companion on your journey.

Exploring the world through birdwatching, this guide offers practical tips for travelers seeking avian adventures. It covers essential locations for birding, best practices for observing and identifying species, and insights into the natural habitats of various birds. With a focus on both novice and experienced birdwatchers, the book emphasizes the joy of connecting with nature while providing valuable resources for planning trips and enhancing the birdwatching experience.

Most travellers to Costa Rica want to experience its lush tropical forests and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife; toucans and parrots, hummingbirds and hawks, monkeys and big cats, frogs and toads, crocodiles, and (yes) snakes. Here is all the information you will need to find, identify and learn about Costa Rica’s magnificent wildlife. The author, himself a wildlife biologist and experienced ecotraveller, visited national parks, reserves, and other ecological sites, discussed wildlife with local and international experts and veteran tour leaders, and then selected, for new color illustrations, nearly 350 of Costa Rica’s most common amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals—the species you are actually likely to see. Also pictured are some animals of special biological significance—for instance, some highly endangered species. Easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated—you will want to have this book as constant companion on your journey. – Identification, distribution, and conservation information on Costa Rica’s frequently spotted animals. – Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the families of animals to which the pictured species belong. – Information on habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter. – Brief descriptions of Costa Rica’s most frequently visited parks and reserves. – Information on ecotourism in general and on conservation in Costa Rica.

This guide will help ecotravellers find, identify, and learn about Southern Mexico's insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and plant and sea life.

Focusing on the diverse ecosystems of Southern Mexico, this guide serves as an essential resource for ecotravellers. It provides detailed information on identifying and learning about various species, including insects, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, as well as plant and sea life. With its comprehensive insights, readers can deepen their understanding of the region's rich biodiversity.