The Little Book of Butterflies

Andrei Sourakov and Alexandra A. Sourakov

Tugce Okay

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s butterflies

Little Books of Nature

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Published:: Apr 2, 2024
Copyright:: 2024
Illus:: 140 color illus.
Main_subject:: Princeton Nature

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Sale Price:: $10.47/£9.09
Price:: ~~$14.95~~/~~£12.99~~
ISBN:
Published:: Apr 2, 2024
Copyright:: 2024
Illus:: 140 color illus.
Main_subject:: Princeton Nature

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Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Butterflies is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference about the world’s butterflies, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on butterflies in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of butterflies.

A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth cover
Features some 140 color illustrations and photos
Makes a perfect gift

Andrei Sourakov is the collections coordinator at the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Alexandra Sourakov, Andrei’s daughter, has been interested in butterflies since she was a child, when she began joining her father on field work and volunteering at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Tugce Okay is a natural history illustrator who works primarily with watercolors. Her work has appeared in many books and magazines.

"This is a book that should be carried with you, and the next time you observe butterflies living their lives, and wonder about some aspect of their behaviour, the answer to your questions will be right at hand. You will very quickly, and effortlessly become a better naturalist - and that's hard to beat."—David M. Gascoigne, Travels with Birds

"A series of charming, richly illustrated mini reference books packed with surprising facts."—Pest Magazine

"There is so much to savour and marvel at here."—Elizabeth Fitzherbert, The Lady

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