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| Title: Aliens Among Us |
| Sub-title: Invasive Animals and Plants in British Columbia |
| By (author): Alex Van Tol Illustrated by: Mike Deas |
| ISBN10-13: 0772668531 : 9780772668530 |
| What would you do if you came face to face with a Large Yellow Waxwing, Wild Turkey or Weather Loach? Who would you call if Common Wall Lizards or Giant Hogweed crept into your back yard? Alex Van Tol can help. In Aliens Among Us, she identifies more than 50 species of alien animals and plants that have established themselves in British Columbia. With the help of colour photographs and Mike Deasâ illuminating illustrations, Van Tol exposes the invaders, then explains how they got here and what theyâ re doing to the local environment. A former middle school teacher, Alex Van Tol has written eight books for young readers. For Aliens Among Us, she has harvested the knowledge of museum biologists to alert the next generation of responsible environmentalists. Her list of invaders includes Purple Loosestrife and Yellow Perch, Norway Rats and American Bullfrogs, Northern Snakeheads and Zebra Mussels, to name just a few. This readable and alarmingly informative book will help young people prepare for the invasion, and arm them with the tools to stop the spread of unwanted aliens in British Columbia. |
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"This book would be great for any student learning about the environment, and the effects of introducing new species to the ecosystem." -- Resource Links
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“This compact but informative book is a terrific guide to recognizing and understanding animal and plant species that have moved beyond their natural territories to become “aliens” within British Columbia’s environment.” -- CM: A Reviewing Journal of Canadian Materials for Young People
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Pages: 144
Size: 229.11x191.01mm
Illustrations: colour photos & illus
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| Published: The Royal British Columbia Museum - July 2015 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Wildlife: mammals : British Columbia |
| List Price: 12.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 4 |
| Title: 1 of: 3 |
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| Title: Pressed Plants |
| Sub-title: Making a Herbarium |
| By (author): Linda P.J. Lipsen Illustrated by: Derek Tan |
| ISBN10-13: 0772680566 : 9780772680563 |
A compact and contemporary guide to collecting, drying and storing plant specimensâ suitable for both professional researchers and ardent amateurs.
The long-awaited update to Dr. Christoper Brayshawâ s beloved Plant Collecting for the Amateur, Linda P.J. Lipsen's Pressed Plants goes to the heart of professional and amateur plant collecting today.Rich in illustrations, infographics, and plant photography, this beautiful book balances the ongoing history of plant collection with practical advice, and it includes the latest updates to best practices, such as how to preserve plant material for DNA extraction and how to navigate increasingly complex cultural and conservation considerations.Pressed Plants responds to the recent revival of enthusiasm for nature, biodiversity, and conservation with an increased emphasis on how to document the biodiversity around us. It will help any reader feel that they can understand how to properly document plant biodiversity so itâ s understood, valued, and protected. |
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| Introduction I.A brief history on plant collections, collectors and herbaria II.Collecting, Pressing, and Mounting Scientific Plant Specimens 1.What, when and how to collect a.Materials needed for the field b.What makes a good specimen? i.Seasons and reproductive parts ii.Plant parts and habitat considerations for keying iii.Specimen collection information, photos, and DNA c.Responsible Collecting - Following best collecting practices i.Agreements ii.Permits iii.Cultural considerations iv.Responsible collecting v.The value of a photo, GPS coordinate and DNA vi.When not to collect 2.Pressing and Drying a.Materials needed b.Special cases (aka succulents, cones, large specimens) 3.Mounting a.Materials needed b.How to mount a good specimen, and how to save a bad one c.How to make a collection label 4.How to identify your specimen a.Paper resources b.On-line resources c.How to approach taxonomy and keying 5.Organizing and Cataloguing your Collections a.Organizing for Reference (and eventual donation) b.Storing for Preservation -freezing, dermestids and storage c.Electronic Data d.Pictures e.DNA Reference and Resources Appendix Index |
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Pages: 96
Size: 203.2x139.7mm
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| Published: The Royal British Columbia Museum - February 2023 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Scientific equipment, experiments & techniques : Trees, wildflowers & plants |
| List Price: 16.95 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 4 |
| Title: 2 of: 3 |
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| Title: Shrews and Moles of British Columbia |
| By (author): Nick Panter, David W. Nagorsen |
| ISBN10-13: 1039900038 : 9781039900035 |
| Small and cryptic, shrews and moles represent some of the most obscure and least familiar of any British Columbian mammals. Rarely observed by the general public or naturalists, human encounters are typically limited to kills brought in by the family cat or a dead animal found by chance. Despite the new focus on small mammals in biodiversity studies by provincial wildlife and forestry agencies, only a few of the provinceâ s shrews or moles have received any detailed studyâ a contrast with the effort directed at other small mammals. Much remains to be learned about their distribution, habitat requirements, breeding biology and taxonomy in the province. This book will stimulate more attention for these much-neglected mammals. |
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Pages: 336
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| Published: The Royal British Columbia Museum - November 2023 |
| Format: Paperback |
| Subjects: Scientific equipment, experiments & techniques : Trees, wildflowers & plants |
| List Price: 26.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: In Stock
Qty Available: 4 |
| Title: 3 of: 3 |
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