{"product_id":"dragonflies-of-north-america-paperback","title":"Dragonflies of North America - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEd Lam\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to every dragonfly species found in North America\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDragonflies are large and beautiful insects, diverse in color and pattern. This premier field guide provides all the information you need to identify every male and female dragonfly found in North America, whether in the field, in the hand, or under the microscope. The extensive illustrations are the heart of the book. Close-up color portraits of each species, often several times life size, show the best possible specimens for close examination. Each sex is depicted using multiple images, with postures and viewpoints consistently maintained to aid comparison. \u003ci\u003eDragonflies of North America\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate guide to these extraordinary insects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers all 329 North American species, including distinctive subspecies and variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures nearly 1,900 highly detailed paintings and drawings, providing clarity and consistency that photographs cannot match\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrates each species with multiple views for easy identification and comparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives an invaluable introduction to dragonfly anatomy, behavior, and life cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers additional guidance for the most challenging species that defy field identification, highlighting anatomical characteristics to aid identification in the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a distribution map for every species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEd Lam\u003c\/b\u003e is a natural science illustrator and partner at the Schoolhouse Studio, where he teaches art to children. He is the author and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eDamselflies of the Northeast: A Guide to the Species of Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.05 x 8.75 x 5.85 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52709924438323,"sku":"9780691232874","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/E-XLS0hwX59780691232874.webp?v=1763477584","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/dragonflies-of-north-america-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}