Guide to Night-Singing Insects of the Northeast (Paperback)

~ (Author), Michael DiGiorgio (Author)

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Product Description

*Crickets, katydids, shieldbacks, coneheads, trigs, and angle-wings across the northeastern United States

*Full-color illustrations depict each insect in extraordinary detail

*Enclosed audio CD features songs and calls

The mysteries behind the musical chirps, buzzes, and songs of the night are revealed in this guide to night-singing insects. Includes in-depth information on the three main families of these insects-the katydids, mole crickets, and true crickets-as well as full-color illustrations showing the unique features of each species. Readers will learn where to find each species, what colors and physical attributes are important, how species compare with one another, and how various sounds can help identify a particular insect. Complete with an audio guide and CD, this package is the only resource readers will need to study these small yet amazing insects of the night.

About the Author

John Himmelman is a prolific writer, illustrator, and naturalist. He is the author of Discovering Amphibians: Frogs and Salamanders of the Northeast (978-0-8927-2703-2) and Discovering Moths: Nighttime Jewels in Your Own Backyard (978-0-8927-2528-1). He has also written numerous children's books on nature subjects. He lives in Connecticut. Michael DiGiorgio is a member of the Artists for Conservation Foundation. His paintings and drawings have appeared in Master's Guide to Birding, Audubon Field Guide to Birds, Audubon Magazine, Bird Watcher's Digest, and more. He lives in Connecticut.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; Pap/Com edition (March 30, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811735486
• ISBN-13: 978-0811735483
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #816,234 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to a nature library, February 23, 2009

By	Bruce T. Lockard (Scranton, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A while back I purchased "The songs of insects" by Lang Elliot and Hershberger, a beautiful book in its own right. Night Singing Insects addresses a more specific region than the forementioned book, and is illustrated with excellent paintings rather than photos. This book is an obvious labor of love (By two amatuer entomologists) and I cant wait for warmer weather to take it out and use it. I live in North Eastern Pennsylvannia so I am assuming that this book covers my region fairly well. My only quible is that the ranges are vague, but Im not sure that definative range maps would work with insects. My only other quible (Im writting them in) is that the excellent sound recording corellation numbers arn't listed by page with the insects they apply to. Congratualtions gentleman on an excellent field guide to a somewhat neglegted insect group.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing guide, May 1, 2009

By	P. Rasch "Pontederia" (Cromwell, CT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been waiting for this book. I can now put a name to the "face" and the song of these night critters. Illustrations are beautiful watercolors, created with loving care, and accurate to the tiniest details. The accompanying CD of all of their songs, identified by species, and with brief song description, is an invaluable help to learn to associate the song with the insect. I highly recommend this guide.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stop DON'T MISS THIS BOOK, April 28, 2009

By	Maureen Gagliano (USA Conn.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

74 SPECIES of Katydids and Crickets by Jiminy!!!
Each with a real life jump out of the book color plate!!!
Recordings of each insect that puts you in a childhood memory of a summer night field.
8 years it took to write this story putting your eyeball at ground level visiting in the living room with your favorite Orthoptera.

Kids, Teachers, Grandmas, Families at Camp, Cats, Birds, and Fellow Katydids and Crickets; Don't Miss this Book!!!