Bugs of Washington and Oregon | 
|  | | | Title: | Bugs of Washington and Oregon | | Author: | John Acorn
Ian Sheldon (Illustrator) | | Publisher: | Lone Pine Publishing | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | March, 2001 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 1551052334 / 9781551052335 | | List Price: | $12.95 | | You Save: | $2.59 | | Amazon Price: | $10.36 | |
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Product Description
A fun-filled field guide into the creepy-crawly world of the bugs of Washington and Oregon. Learn about 125 of the coolest bugs you might encounter in the great outdoors of the Northwest. John Acorn, an avid "bugster" and host of the popular television series The Nature Nut, supplies lively text that evokes each species' character. Respected artist and naturalist Ian Sheldon has created brilliant illustrations that bring each bug to life.
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• A Great Regional Reference For The Insect Curious 04 September, 2005
In his introduction to Bugs of Washington and Oregon, John Acorn explains how difficult it was to select 250 bugs from the 25,000 that populate the region. His criteria for choosing was 1) big, 2) colorful, 3) really hard to miss or 4) extremely wierd. This is by no means a comprehensive guide, but an excellent handbook to get you started identifying miscellaneous bugs and Acorn's example species are well chosen. In the Introduction Acorn addresses various concerns, sensitive issues, and points of interest in entomology. His views are sensitive, yet balanced--a pleasure to read. It's one of the few introductions I've read that was worth the time. The illustrations by Ian Sheldon are clear and nicely executed and Acorn's descriptions contain intriguing factoids. This is a terrific gift for the naturalist in the family.
**If you are looking to further your insect education, one of the best and most lovingly written bug books out there is For the Love of Insects and if you're looking for a beautiful picture book, try An Inordinate Fondness of Beetles.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1ARHZTPIWG49I
• Bugs!! 14 August, 2007
This is a neat little book. My five year old son likes it alot. I didn't realize when I bought it though that it only has twenty five bugs in it. I guess the author put in his 25 favorite bugs of Oregon & Washington. It's a well written and illustrated book and I was easily able to identify several bugs around my home. I guess I will have to purchase a more complete insect book to be able to identify ever insect I see. I like the other books by the Lone Pine and have used them alot where I live. (The woods of eastern Oregon).
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2YBCZK6XMK8MC
• Too Broad For More Than A Beginner 09 October, 2008
This guide is very general. It would be good for someone who is interested in general information, but not good for anyone looking for specific identification.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2EAUGNVJTAYMB
• Deserves 6 Stars 28 September, 2005
really, a book on bugs? well that's what I thought too, but when I browsed through it at Powell's in Portland, I knew I had to have it. people are too free with their stars on Amazon but this book deserves 6 of them. it is a delight. not only are the illustrations great but the writing is pure and simple and done with some humor. it's clearly a labor of love. I liked this thing so much that I bought 2 copies and gave one to a friend.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2JOLA2O9PADOH
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