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Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America

Many insects are difficult even for the experts to identify.

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In the new Kaufman Field Guide to Insects of North America, readers will find a wealth of information on the amazing observable behaviors of insects and their fascinating life histories.

Naturalists Kenn Kaufman and Eric Eaton use a broad ecological approach rather than overly technical terms, making the book accessible and understandable for everyone.

The lively and engaging text emphasizes the insects that are most likely to catch our attention but includes information on all groups that can be recognized.

The guide is lavishly illustrated, with more than 2,000 digitally enhanced photographs representing every major group of insects found in North America north of Mexico.

Comprehensive yet compact, authoritative yet easy to understand, this is the perfect guide for anyone who wants to know more about the fascinating and diverse insects of North America..

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Authors: Kenn Kaufman, Eric R. Eaton

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Date: Feb. 28, 2007

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