Provides a guide to over 56 species of British and European butterfly. This illustrated title is aimed at 8-12 year olds. It features an introduction explaining definitions, butterfly life cycles, key facts and info about butterflies. It groups the butterflies into families to help in identification.
How to get the most of out of your Arduino, including Arduino basics, Arduino tips and tricks, Arduino projects and more!
Exploring the world of Arduino, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for beginners and enthusiasts alike, detailing the fundamentals of microcontroller programming and electronics. Readers will discover practical projects that enhance their understanding of hardware and software integration. With step-by-step instructions, it covers essential components, coding techniques, and troubleshooting tips, making it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to dive into DIY electronics and robotics. Engaging illustrations and examples foster creativity and innovation.
A pocket-sized guide to every butterfly you're ever likely to see in the UK. Beautifully illustrated and packed with surprising and delightful facts. Supported by the National Trust, who look after many of the UK's butterfly hotspots. This beautifully illustrated little guide tells you everything you need to know about Britain's butterflies. Whether you're a beginner or an enthusiast, you will want to spot all of these winged wonders. All five families of British butterflies are featured - Skippers; Whites and Yellows; Browns, Fritillaries and Aristocrats; Metalmarks; Coppers, Hairstreaks and Blues - as well as five day-flying moths that are just as colourful and striking as their butterfly cousins. There are detailed descriptions and lifelike illustrations to help budding butterfliers or seasoned spotters identify these 'jewels of nature's crown'. This handy book, compiled by passionate butterfly spotter and naturalist Matthew Oates, is the perfect companion for anyone interested in exploring the wonderful world of British butterflies.
How to get the most out of your raspberry pi, including raspberry pi basics, tips and tricks, raspberry pi projects, and more!
Exploring the world of Raspberry Pi, this book delves into the versatile applications of this small computer, ideal for beginners and tech enthusiasts alike. It covers various projects, from basic programming to advanced robotics, encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills. Readers will learn about setting up their Raspberry Pi, using different programming languages, and connecting to various hardware. With step-by-step instructions and practical tips, it serves as a comprehensive guide to harnessing the power of Raspberry Pi for innovative projects.
Shortlisted for a prestigious award, this book explores the intricate relationship between nature and the rural landscape. It delves into the lives of various characters who embody the spirit of the countryside, highlighting their connections to the environment and the challenges they face. Rich in detail and observation, the narrative captures the beauty and complexity of rural life, making it a compelling read for those interested in nature, conservation, and the stories that shape our rural heritage.
This fascinating guide to the British butterfly will delight both beginners and enthusiasts alike, with practical tips on all aspects of attracting, tracking and identifying butterflies and how to protect these beautiful creatures for future generations.
The butterflies of Britain, in the words of one of their greatest championsMatthew Oates has led a butterflying life. Naturalist, conservationist and passionate lover of poetry, he has devoted himself to these exalted creatures: to their observation, to singing their praises, and to ensuring their survival. Based on fifty years of detailed diaries, In Pursuit of Butterflies is the chronicle of this life. Oates leads the reader through a lifetime of butterflying, across the mountain tops, the peat bogs, sea cliffs, meadows, heaths, the chalk downs and great forests of the British Isles. Full of humour, zeal, digression, expertise and anecdote, this book provides a profound encounter with one of our great butterfly lovers, and with a half-century of butterflies in Britain.
Matthew Oates has spent 50 years trying to unravel the Purple Emperor's secrets. Many mysteries remain unsolved, but enough are revealed in this book to enable experts and non-experts alike to go out in search of a butterfly that thrills and enthrals all who encounter it. This is a good-news species, at a time of massive wildlife decline. And this is a joyous - often rapturous - account, written in plain English, as a labour of love.