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Maxwell V. L. Barclay

Patrice Bouchard

A richly illustrated guide to the astonishing variety of beetles around the world

Beetles make up about a quarter of known animal species and are arguably the most diverse group of organisms on Earth: almost 400,000 species have been formally described so far, and it is likely that this number merely scratches the surface. In Beetles of the World, Maxwell Barclay and Patrice Bouchard—two of the world’s foremost beetle experts—celebrate these remarkable creatures in all their variety, from their size and appearance to their ecological importance.

Providing concise accounts of all the major families and subfamilies of Coleoptera, Beetles of the World explores beetle anatomy, life cycle, fossil history, feeding habits, role in the food web, habitats, relationship with humans, and classification—as well as the essential part that beetles play in the global ecosystem, and the ways humans can help protect them.

 • Features 300 stunning color photographs
 • Presents family profiles with a distribution map, table of information, and commentary
 • Includes a comprehensive introduction that provides insight into the astonishing diversity of beetles and their histories

Princeton University Press

A Guide to Every Family

Beetles of the World: A Natural History

Jeffrey E. Lovich

Whit Gibbons

A lavishly illustrated guide to the world's turtles that covers every family and genus

Turtles of the World reveals the extraordinary diversity of these amazing reptiles. Characterized by the bony shell that acts as a shield to protect the softer body within, turtles are survivors from the time of the dinosaurs and are even more ancient in evolutionary terms than snakes and crocodilians. Of more than 350 species known today, some are highly endangered. In this beautiful guide, turtle families, subfamilies, and genera are illustrated with hundreds of color photographs. Each genus profile includes a population distribution map, a table of information, and commentary that includes notable characteristics and discussion of related species.

 • More than 250 beautiful color photos
 • Each profile features a distribution map, table of information, and commentary
 • Broad coverage includes every family and genus

Turtles of the World: A Guide to Every Family

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