Damselflies of Alberta: Flying Neon Toothpicks in the Gras

By John Acorn format: trade paperback publication: April 2004 ISBN: 9780888644190

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Winner of the 2005 Alberta Book Design Award for Best Book Design.

With iridescent blues and greens, damselflies are some of the most beautiful flying insects. Naturalist John Acorn describes the twenty-two species of damselflies native to Alberta. Exhaustively researched, richly illustrated and written in an accessible style, the authorís enthusiasm for these flying neon toothpicks is compelling. More than a field guide, this is a passionate investigation into one of natureís marvels of the wetlands. ì[John Acorn] is an absolutely brilliant advocate for insects and he has the scientific and literary chops to create a highly popular and very durable series.î May Berenbaum, Head, Dept. of Entomology University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. ìJohn Acorn is unquestionably one of our finest nature communicators today: rigorous in his outlook, remarkably broad in his knowledge and interests, and of course witty, humane, and deeply considerate of both insects and those who watch, study, and enjoy them.î Robert Michael Pyle, author National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies. ìJohn has the rare knack of making the science of insects interesting and accessible to a wide array of people, from professional biologists, to school children.î Michael Majerus, Reader in Evolution University of Cambridge.

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