Pielou, E. C., 1924-2016.

A naturalist's guide to the Arctic / E.C. Pielou.

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1994.

xv, 327 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Drawing on her wide experience in the Arctic, distinguished ecologist E. C. Pielou provides field guides to plants, birds, mammals, fish, and some insects; and she explains the many phenomena of sea, sky, and terrain that amaze arctic travelers. Richly illustrated with more than 400 of the author's drawing and maps, it will be a treasure for all who care about this spectacular land. Whether planning an arctic journey, doing one, or enjoying memories of one, this book is indispensible. Designed as a compact source of information for those who must limit their load--hikers, kayakers, canoeists, rafters, photographers, and naturalists of all kinds--this guide will ensure that naturalists in the Arctic miss nothing. -- From back cover.

0226668134 (cloth)
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0226668142 (paper)
9780226668147 (paper)

Natural history Arctic regions.
Sciences naturelles Arctique.
Natural history
Poolgebieden.
Ecologie.
Animaux des régions polaires.
Plantes Arctique.
Arctique.
551.5 -- Meteorology.
551.4 -- Geomorphology.
58 -- Botany.
598.2 -- Birds.
599 -- Mammalia.
599(26) -- Sea mammals.
597 -- Fish.
595.7 -- Insecta.
03 -- Reference works.
Arctic regions.
Arctic Regions
(*3) -- Arctic regions.

Localisation: Bibliothèque main 308322
Cote: BIB 253743
Statut: Disponible