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Joyas Voladoras * Flying Jewels Hard Cover Edition
Contributor(s): Dessau, Ralph (Author), Dessau, Ralph (Photographer)
ISBN: 9962690587     ISBN-13: 9789962690580
Publisher: Piggy Press Books
OUR PRICE:   $26.55  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Language: Spanish
Published: October 2013
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BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Birds
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection
Dewey: 598.764
Physical Information: 0.38" H x 8" W x 10" (0.92 lbs) 82 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Ecology
 
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Publisher Description:

Recipient of the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award for Bilingual Books. Las Joyas Voladoras son los "Visita flores" o colibr es, y desempe an un papel esencial de la mayor importancia, porque s lo ellos pueden polinizar muchos de los rboles y arbustos que forman parte de la naturaleza. Sin embargo, ltimamente los n meros de estas peque as aves se han disminuido porque hemos invadido y destruido sus h bitats, pero este libro explica lo que podemos hacer para proteger y conservar este tesoro nacional. En Panam , se han observado 59 especies de colibr es. Algunos de ellos son migratorios, pero a n as juegan un papel significante durante su permanencia en el pa s. Este libro es el trabajo del ingeniero Ralph Dessau y representa el resultado de su estudio de 8 a os de los colibr es de Panam , con 49 fotograf as en color y una lista de los colibr es que se encuentran en Panam con sus nombres en ingl s, espa ol y con su clasificaci n cient fica. The Flying Jewels are the "Flower Visitors" or hummingbirds, that play an essential role in nature of greatest importance, for only they can pollinate many of its trees and shrubs. But lately the number of these small birds has dwindled because we have invaded and destroyed their habitats, but this book explains what we can do to protect and preserve this national treasure. In Panama, 59 species of hummingbirds have been observed; some of these are migratory, but still they play a significant role while in the country. This book is the work of the engineer Ralph Dessau and represents the result of his 8-year study of Panama's hummingbirds, with 49 color photographs and a list of the hummingbirds found in Panama which gives their names in English, Spanish and their scientific classification.


Contributor Bio(s): Dessau, Ralph: - RALPH DESSAU was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1928. In 1953, he graduated with a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Copenhagen and received a Fulbright Fellowship, which enabled him to spend a year at Stanford University and another year at the California Institute of Technology. Upon his return to Denmark in 1955, he married Carmen, his wife of more than 58 years, and started his career in the International Petroleum Industry, which lasted for 30 years. During this time, he also wrote The Hummingbirds of Caracas and produced a movie, In Defense of the Sea. As an avid photographer, over the years, Ralph devoted his spare time to his favorite hobby: photographing hummingbirds and other wildlife.