Bibliograph

The observologist, a handbook for mounting very small scientific expeditions, Giselle Clarkson

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The observologist, a handbook for mounting very small scientific expeditions, Giselle Clarkson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The observologist

Oclc number

1395967468

Responsibility statement

Giselle Clarkson

Sub title

a handbook for mounting very small scientific expeditions

Summary

"A playful field guide for natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses"--Back cover

Table Of Contents

Observology. Observology: the study of looking -- Principles of observology -- Preparing for observology -- Keeping things orderly (taxonomy) -- Scientific names -- Observological instruments -- An observologist's introduction to invertebrates (anatomy) -- A damp corner. Slugs and snails -- Fungi -- Wood lice -- Centipedes vs millipedes -- Ponds and long-standing puddles -- Things to spot at night -- Patience -- How to get a fly to go outside -- Hiding in plain sight -- Pavement. Ants -- Birdwatching without birds -- Collections -- Lichen -- Phenology -- Droppings and eggs -- Worms -- How to save a worm -- How to sneak up on a bug -- A weedy patch. Bees -- How to help an exhausted bee -- Common wasp vs honey bee -- Wasps -- Things to fiddle with -- Wet days -- Growing up as an insect -- Caterpillars -- Seeds -- Notable leaves -- Behind the curtains. Cockroaches -- Flies -- Aural observatory -- Spiders -- How to relocate a spider -- How to save a moth from drowning -- Moths -- Moths vs butterflies -- Final exam

Target audience

juvenile

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