John Kricher, a professor of biology at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, has .
John Kricher, a professor of biology at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, has led ecotours to many places around the world including the Galápagos Islands, coastal New England, the Pacific Northwest, Belize, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Peru, Trinidad, and Ecuador. His most recent book is A Neotropical Companion (1999). I was headed to the Galapagos Islands and bought this book on a whim - mostly because it had the Smithsonian series name and I wanted to learn more about the islands (Biology class was a long time ago). It was not only full of interesting information about the wildlife of the islands, but it was entertaining as well (not dry).
John Kricher, a renowned ecologist and Galapagos ecotour guide, presents a detailed natural history of this spectacular archipelago. He looks at the amazing diversity of life found here, from flamingos to penguins, and explains the fascinating geology of these remote islands. Throughout his narrative, Kricher weaves the intriguing history of evolutionary biology that is intimately connected with the islands, and describes Darwin's adventures and observations while he was visiting the islands in 1835.
Series: Smithsonian Natural History Series. By: John C Kricher(Author). 221 pages, colour & b/w photos, maps, tables. Publisher: Princeton University Press. Kricher closes his book by assessing the conservation efforts to preserve the Galápagos – and the challenges these efforts have met. Of special interest is the book's richly detailed island-by-island guide. For both the ecotraveler and the nature enthusiast, Galápagos: A Natural History is essential reading. Kenneth S. Saladin, National Center for Science Education Reports.
John Kricher, a renowned ecologist and Galápagos ecotour guide, presents a detailed natural history of this .
John Kricher, a renowned ecologist and Galápagos ecotour guide, presents a detailed natural history of this spectacular archipelago. He looks at the amazing diversity of life found here, from iguanas to penguins, and explains the fascinating geology of these remote islands. Throughout his narrative, Kricher weaves the intriguing history of evolutionary biology that is intimately connected with the islands, and describes Darwin's adventures and observations while he was visiting in 1835
Galápagos is a three-part BBC nature documentary series exploring the natural history of the Galápagos Islands and their important role in the formation of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
Galápagos is a three-part BBC nature documentary series exploring the natural history of the Galápagos Islands and their important role in the formation of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. It was first transmitted in the UK on BBC Two in September 2006. The series was filmed in high definition, produced by Mike Gunton and Patrick Morris of the BBC Natural History Unit and narrated by actress Tilda Swinton
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Find nearly any book by John Kricher. Galápagos: A Natural History. ISBN 9780691126333 (978-0-691-12633-3) Softcover, Princeton University Press, 2006. Find signed collectible books: 'Galápagos: A Natural History'.
The Galápagos Islands are a paradise for birders, botanists, geologists, and snorkelers, with many islands still devoid of human habitation. Since they lie more than 600 miles west of South America and were never connected to the mainland, almost all plant and animal life arrived here by chance.
Galapagos (Smithsonian Natural History). Written by. John C. Kricher. Manufacturer: Smithsonian Books Release date: 1 November 2002 ISBN-10 : 1588340414 ISBN-13: 9781588340412.
John Wesley Powell Library of Anthropology The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) Library consists of the main location (in NMNH's East Court) and 11 specialized collections throughout.
John Wesley Powell Library of Anthropology. The Library collection reflects the important role that the Smithsonian Institution played in the development of anthropology as a formal discipline in the United States. Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Library of Natural History. The Cullman Library holds the Smithsonian's collection of rare books in anthropology and the natural sciences and contains approximately 20,000 volumes published before 1840. Museum Support Center Library. The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) Library consists of the main location (in NMNH's East Court) and 11 specialized collections throughout the NMNH building. National Postal Museum Library.