Pollinators of the American West: A Field Guide to Over 300 Invertebrate Pollinators

After beginning with an introduction from Crop Trust programs director Sarada Krishnan, reinforcing the importance of pollinators in the planet’s ecosystem, this book leads readers through broad scientific insect information and some area landscapes. The handy resource is filled with close-up pictures of more than 300 helpful insects and clear, concise information about them, such as appearance, size, habitat, description, and intriguing facts. This work discusses the importance of pollinators without talking down to readers who aren’t scientists or scholars—one of the biggest highlights that will attract general readers to this guide. The profiles of specific plants with which insects interact on a regular basis are especially helpful to gardeners hoping to establish a pollinator-friendly patch.