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Books About the Animals of Hawaii
A collection of books about the animals of Hawaii. Includes
Hawaii wildlife guides, field guides, books about pests and dangerous creatures in Hawaii,
and books about rare animals in Hawaii. The Hawaiian wildlife books
on this page are organized by date published, with the newest books
listed first, but please note that the best books about any topic
are not necessarily those that were most recently published.
Hawaii Wildlife Viewing Guide
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AUTHOR: Jeanne L Clark
PUBLISHER: Adventure Publications
DATE PUBLISHED: May 15, 2006
NUMBER OF PAGES: 180
DIMENSIONS: 8.9 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
BINDING: Paperback
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PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION: Explore the best Hawaiian sites to see the unique wildlife
and the habitats in which they thrive. Learn where to watch
animals, as well as their importance to the Native Hawaiians
and island visitors alike. This is your ultimate reference for
experiencing tropical Hawaii.
Travellers Wildlife Guides: Hawaii
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AUTHOR: Leo Beletsky
PUBLISHER: Interlink Publishing
DATE PUBLISHED: October 30, 2005
NUMBER OF PAGES: 404
DIMENSIONS: 8.5 x 5.6 x 1.1 inches
BINDING: Paperback
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PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION: Travellers to Hawaii go for sun, sand, and surf, but increasingly
leave the beach for part of their stay to explore the islands'
incredible natural attractions: stunning mountain scenery, wonderful
hiking trails, glimpses of birds-many of them highly endangered-that
occur nowhere else on Earth. In this book is all the information you
need to find, identify, and learn about Hawaii's unique land animals
and magnificent sea life.
o Identification and location information on the most frequently
seen animals, including essentially every bird species that occurs
in the main Hawaiian Islands (and on Midway Atoll). o Color
illustrations of nearly 400 of Hawaii's most common insects,
fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. o Up-to-date
information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of
profiled animals. o Information on Hawaiian habitats and on
the most common plants visitors encounter. o A section on Hawaii's
famous coral reefs and on the underwater animals most snorkelers
and divers actually see. o Brief descriptions of Hawaii's most
frequently visited parks and reserves. Easy-to-carry,
entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated-you will want
to have this book as constant companion on your journey.
Remains of a Rainbow: Rare Plants and Animals of Hawaii
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AUTHOR: Middleton, Liittschwager, et al
PUBLISHER: National Geographic
DATE PUBLISHED: October 1, 2003
NUMBER OF PAGES: 264
DIMENSIONS: 12.0 x 10.9 x 0.7 inches
BINDING: Paperback
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PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION: Renowned natural history photographers David Liittschwager
and Susan Middleton
have devoted the last decade to capturing images of endangered plants and
animals in the United States. Remains of a Rainbow, their groundbreaking and
unprecedented coverage of the Hawaiian Islands, transforms these statistics
into living beings with faces, unique characteristics, and beauty, through
vivid and poignant photographic portraits. With more than 300 images, this
splendidly vibrant volume will be showcased in traveling museum exhibitions
over the next three years at major natural history venues.
Remains of a Rainbow focuses on the native species that have evolved on the
islands of Hawaii, one of the biologically richest places on Earth, and also
one of the most threatened. Working closely with expert field biologists,
Liittschwager and Middleton capture images of ecosystems full of new
discoveries (species not yet known to science), rediscoveries (species
thought to be extinct), and the exotic habitats in which these species
fight to survive.
The text and elegant photographs tell a powerful story - of the rare
creatures of the world, of little-seen habitats in the wild, of human
interference that threatens their survival, and of the people who devote
their lives to preserving them.
Isles of Refuge: Wildlife and History of Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
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BOOK SERIES: Latitude 20
AUTHOR: Mark Rauzon
PUBLISHER: University of Hawaii Press
DATE PUBLISHED: January 2001
NUMBER OF PAGES: 205
DIMENSIONS: 9.2 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
BINDING: Paperback
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PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION:
In Isles of Refuge, the first book solely devoted to the
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, field biologist Mark Rauzon
shares his extensive, first-hand knowledge of their
natural history while providing an engaging narrative of
his travels. Braving seasickness, bad weather, and biting
bird ticks, he journeyed from Nihoa to Kure to study and
photograph plants and animals for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service.
Pests of Paradise
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AUTHOR: Susan Scott and Craig Thomas
BOOK SERIES: Latitude 20 Books
PUBLISHER: University of Hawaii Press
DATE PUBLISHED: July 10, 2000
NUMBER OF PAGES: 190
DIMENSIONS: 9.0 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
BINDING: Paperback
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FULL TITLE: Pests of Paradise: First Aid and Medical
Treatment of Injuries from Hawaii's Animals.PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION:
Do earwigs really crawl into people's ears? Is the sting of a
Hawaiian scorpion medically dangerous? What is leptospirosis,
and how can we avoid it? Pests of Paradise, a carefully researched
and well-illustrated reference book about injuries and infections
from animals found in Hawaii, answers these questions and many
more in everyday language and in a user-friendly format.
Of value to both medical professionals and the general public,
this handbook describes each animal in words and color photos,
then identifies the mechanism of injury, incidence, prevention,
and signs and symptoms of injury or infection. The authors offer
first aid recommendations and discuss advanced medical treatment
based on the latest published literature.
Health-care workers, naturalists, hikers, parents, and child-care
providers will find Pests of Paradise a highly useful and informative reference.
Ecotraveler's Wildlife Guide: Hawaii
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AUTHOR: Doug Pratt
ILLUSTRATOR: Colin Newman
PUBLISHER: Academic Press
DATE PUBLISHED: April 1, 2000
NUMBER OF PAGES: 416
DIMENSIONS: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
BINDING: Paperback
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PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION: People travel to Hawaii for sun, sand, and
surf but increasingly spend parts of their trips hiking, birdwatching, kayaking,
whale-watching, or snorkeling in the island's stunning national
parks and nature reserves. Ecotravellers to the islands know that
Hawaii is a special place biologically, harboring many native animal
and plant species that occur nowhere else on Earth. Contained in
this book is all the information you need to find, identify, and
learn about the island's magnificent animal life. The author
visited parks and preserves, discussed wildlife with local and
international experts, and then selected his color illustrations
from more than 300 of the islands' most common fish, amphibians,
reptiles, mammals, and birds (including essentially every
Hawaiian bird). You will want to have this easy-to-carry,
entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated book as a
constant companion on your trip.
Plants and Animals of Hawaii
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AUTHOR: Susan Scott
PUBLISHER: Bess Press
DATE PUBLISHED: June 1997
NUMBER OF PAGES: 168
DIMENSIONS: 11.2 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
BINDING: Paperback
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PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION:
How did anthuriums come to Hawaii? Are geckos native to the Islands?
Who brought the destructive mongooses to Oahu? Whether you've just
moved to Hawaii or were born here, Plants and Animals of Hawaii will
help you learn more about this unique state's plants and animals.
See also:
Hawaii Books by Topic
Hawaii Books A to Z
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Related Links
All Books About Hawaii
Islands of Hawaii
Hawaii for Visitors
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