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Bird's Nest Book of Japan 259
¥4,799($30.71)
From 3,000-meter-high mountains to isolated islands in the middle of the ocean, birds build nests of various shapes and sizes in a variety of environments to nurture new life. This book introduces 259 species of birds, their nests, and eggs that have been recorded as having built nests, laid eggs, and raised chicks in Japan, with extensive data on nest construction, English, Latin, and Japanese names, bird length, and number and size of eggs. This illustrated book is like an art book filled with love for birds. 日本の鳥の巣図鑑
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Dinosaurs and Ancient Creatures Illustrated Book Learning Japanese
¥4,999($31.99)
Dinosaurs and Ancient Creatures Illustrated Book Publication date: May 25, 2020 Size: A4 format, 282mm x 225mm Binding: Top binding Number of pages: 208 Let's go to the world of ancient creatures! Long before the birth of mankind, the earth was inhabited by a variety of never-before-seen creatures, including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, marine reptiles, and mammals. This book presents more than 1,000 images of fossils and reconstructions, as well as amazing facts about ancient creatures revealed by the latest research. Difficult topics such as the types of fossils, the secrets of dinosaurs' bodies, and the evolution of feathers are explained in an easy-to-understand visual format. Children and adults alike will enjoy learning about the world of paleontology. Supervisor] Darren Naish (Naish, Darren) Darren Naish Science writer, technical editor, and paleontologist. Darren Naish is a science writer, technical editor, and paleontologist who works primarily with Cretaceous dinosaurs and pterosaurs, but has an interest in all tetrapods. Author: John Woodward (Woodward, John) Translated by Kohei Tanaka. Translation: Naoko Kita 恐竜と古代の生き物図鑑
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The Great Illustrated Book of Marine Fishes by Hiroaki Ishikawa, Nitto Shoin Honsha, AB size, variant size
¥7,499($47.99)
Contents (from "BOOK" database) This book contains approximately 600 species of marine fishes, all of which are photographed by the author himself in his fishing studio. The standard Japanese names and scientific names are based on the latest findings in fish taxonomy. The book also includes local cuisine of major fish species, adding to the enjoyment of food culture. This is a great reference book for anglers, fish researchers, and fisheries professionals. Author Biography (from "Book Author Information") Teruaki Ishikawa Ishikawa is a writer for the biweekly magazine "Fishing Information" (Tatsumi Publishing Co., Ltd.). He has been fishing for more than 70 years, and has taken many photos of the fish he has encountered during that time. He is also an expert in fish cooking and has written many books on fishing and fish cuisine. Hiroshi Senoh Born in Tokyo in 1958. Completed the doctoral course at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Agricultural Science. Doctor of Agriculture. After working for Masuda Marine Productions, he is now a specialist researcher at the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Life and Earth. In addition to the taxonomy and biogeography of coastal fishes, he also works on the problem of alien fishes. He is currently working on a database of fish photographs in cooperation with divers, which is useful not only for research but also for various museums. 海の魚大図鑑