Scorpions and Venomous Insects of the Southwest [Paperback]

Erik Daniel Stoops (Author), Jeffrey L. Martin (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Golden West Publishers (AZ) (September 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0914846876
• ISBN-13: 978-0914846871
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,107,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #18 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Science > Biological Sciences > Zoology > Invertebrates
  • #78 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Science > Biological Sciences > Animals > Insects & Spiders

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Erik Daniel Shein aka Erik Daniel Stoops is an American writer, herpetologist and motion picture producer. He is an International bestselling author of over 30 nonfiction and fiction books. His writings include six scientific articles in the field of herpetology His bestselling children's book, "The Forgotten Ornament" is a Christmas classic, and was endorsed by Hollywood legends Mickey and Jan Rooney.

One of his passions is classic Animation, including his CGI and 2D original story, "The Legend of the Secret Pass" which was made into an independent theatrical animated motion picture, with several A list celebrities. He was instrumental in raising productions funds and working with his team to make the project come to fruition.

Mr. Shein used his zoology studies, and his love for Fortean zoology and American Indian Mythology to weave a story that may become a classic fable. Mr. Shein also created the TV show Reptile Chronicles, where he hosted each adventure as the character professor E with his animation side kick, Doupy the Gila monster. The show received three media industry awards.

Mr. Shein has consulted over the years with such organizations as the Arizona Fish and Game Department and USFWS in assisting them to protect endangered wildlife. He has lectured in over 400 elementary schools, on many conservation and animal-related topics.

Mr. Shein's media, ecological and educational goals are to protect and preserve the world's flora and fauna. One of his dreams is to find a host city and create the Earth Genomic Institute and wildlife sanctuary. He currently resides in Arizona.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Very basic coverage!, November 28, 2009

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Randy J. Mercurio (Morrisville, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scorpions and Venomous Insects of the Southwest (Paperback)

This book has very basic coverage of some arachnids, myriapods and insects. The title is completely inappropriate because there are a total of 3 scorpions covered when the region has more than 30! A more fitting title would have been "An overview of some stinging and biting arthropods of the southwest." Has some drawings, a few color plates in the center but mostly black and white photos of relatively poor quality. Each species account has a common and scientific name, identification, range, habitat, reproduction, food and bite/sting. May be useful to hobbyists and people living in the southwest for avoiding bites and stings of these creatures.