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The Secret World of Slugs and Snails: Life in the Very Slow Lane
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Sasquatch Books
ISBN-10
1570616116
ISBN-13
9781570616112
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92455878
Product Key Features
Book Title
Secret World of Slugs and Snails : Life in the Very Slow Lane
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General, Life Sciences / Zoology / Invertebrates
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Fildes, Karen Luke, Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
9 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2010-032929
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"A highly approachable read for the neophyte science aficionado and the gardening enthusiast and an entertaining take on the timeless adage, 'the meek shall inherit the earth.'" -- Publishers Weekly "A lovely little illustrated paperback treatise on slugs and snails." -- The Seattle Times, "A highly approachable read for the neophyte science aficionado and the gardening enthusiast and an entertaining take on the timeless adage, 'the meek shall inherit the earth.'" -- Publishers Weekly "From the get-go, The Secret World of Slugs and Snails>/i>is a charmer...[Author David George Gordon] knows how to spin a yarn. Best of all, his fascination with the underappreciated slowpokes is downright contagious." -- The Chicago Tribune "A lovely little illustrated paperback treatise on slugs and snails." -- The Seattle Times
Dewey Decimal
594/.3
Synopsis
A preeminent expert on the small wonders of the natural world, David George Gordon playfully and thoughtfully sheds light on the fascinating lives of slugs and snails. Covering everything from snail sex to the manufacture of synthetic slug slime, Gordon takes us on a journey through the languid and magical world of these charismatic invertebrates. From essays like Grow Your Own Escargot to indispensable gardening tips, this book is chock-full of information on the much-maligned mollusks. Whether removing non-native slugs from your garden or following a native snail as it meanders across the forest floor, you'll never look at these underdogs the same way again. David George Gordon is the author of nineteen books about the natural world, including the best-selling Eat-a-Bug Cookbook and The Compleat Cockroach. Karen Luke Fildes is an accomplished artist who has studied at both the Art Institute of Seattle and Chapman University. Both live in Seattle., An illustrated guide to slugs and snails, this book serves as a field guide to the friendly slimy creatures. Covering everything from snail sex to the importance of slugs in the ecosystem, author David George Gordon takes readers on a journey through the slow and magical world of this gentle species. Including everything from short essays such as "Grow Your Own Escargot" to informational chapters like "Look Ma, No Operculum!," this book is packed with information, without the dull tone of a textbook. In the "Seven Secrets" section, Gordon unveils unknown facts, such as how many snails and slugs are hermaphroditic, born with both male and female reproductive systems. If necessary, they can reproduce on their own -- and do so all the time! Slugs and snails are also of particular regional fascination -- the Olympic Peninsula is a hotbed for gastropods, housing 70 different kinds, including a whopping 56 kinds of slug and snail species., Step into a world that, until now, you've only stepped on. The preeminent expert on the small wonders of the natural world, David George Gordon, playfully and thoughtfully sheds light on the fascinating lives of slugs and snails. Covering everything from snail sex to the manufacture of synthetic slug slime, Gordon takes us on a journey through the languid and magical world of these charismatic invertebrates. From essays like "Grow Your Own Escargot" to indispensable gardening tips, this book is chock-full of information on the much-maligned mollusks. Whether removing non-native slugs from your garden or following a native snail as it meanders across the forest floor, you'll never look at these underdogs the same way again. Book jacket.
LC Classification Number
QL430.4G654 2010
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