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portada Butterflies and Moths (dk Smithsonian Handbook)
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Language
English
Pages
304
Format
Paperback
Weight
0.37 kg.
ISBN13
9780744077292
Edition No.
0002

Butterflies and Moths (dk Smithsonian Handbook)

David Carter (Author) · DK · Paperback

Butterflies and Moths (dk Smithsonian Handbook) - David Carter

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Synopsis "Butterflies and Moths (dk Smithsonian Handbook) "

The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 butterfly and moth species from around the world. Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to the butterflies and moths of the world. Packed with more than 600 full-color photographs of over 500 species, this handy reference book is designed to cut through the process of identification and help you to recognize a species quickly and easily. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the characteristics and distinguishing features of each butterfly or moth, while also providing at-a-glance facts for quick reference. Dive straight into this nifty nature book to discover: - Each entry includes at-a-glance facts for quick reference.- Close-up photography shows key details and highlights distinguishing features, showing upper- and undersides and males and females where distinct.- Includes beautifully detailed illustrations of caterpillars for some species, so you can spot the species at any time of life The introduction explains the difference between butterflies and moths, details the life cycle from egg to adult, rearing your own specimens, and offers guidance for finding and observing live specimens in the wild. A concise glossary defines technical and scientific terms. Compact enough to take out into the field, SI Handbook of Butterflies makes identifying these beautiful insects easier than ever before.
David Carter
  (Author)
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es un autor e ilustrador estadounidense nacido el 4 de marzo de 1957 en Salt Lake City, Utah. Es reconocido por su habilidad para crear libros pop-up que combinan arte, diseño y narrativa, tanto para niños como para adultos. Su serie Bugs ha vendido más de seis millones de copias en Estados Unidos y ha sido aclamada por su innovación en el diseño de libros tridimensionales. Además, obras como 600 Black Spots (2007) y White Noise (2008) fueron seleccionadas para el premio New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Children’s Book Award.

A lo largo de su carrera, Carter ha trabajado como diseñador gráfico y publicista, y ha colaborado con su esposa, Noelle Carter, en varios proyectos. Ha creado más de 120 libros, incluyendo guías sobre la ingeniería de libros pop-up, como The Elements of Pop Up y The Complexities of Pop Up. Su trabajo ha sido exhibido en instituciones como el Museo de Arte Moderno (MoMA) y ha sido parte de exposiciones internacionales en países como Estados Unidos, Francia, Japón, Taiwán y China.

En 2025, Carter publicó Van Gogh: The Pop-Up Book, una obra que presenta cinco de los cuadros más emblemáticos de Vincent van Gogh en formato pop-up. Este libro ofrece una experiencia visual y táctil única, permitiendo a los lectores interactuar con las obras de arte de una manera innovadora.
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