Dalton, Stephen

The miracle of flight by Stephen Dalton( Book )

35 editions published between 1977 and 2001 in 3 languages and held by 1,611 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Dalton explores how animals evolved wings and how humans have conquered the associated physical challenges of taking flight. Color illustrations & photos. Praise for the hardcover edition: "The explanation of the physics of flight is one of the strengths of Dalton's text. Dalton's high-speed photographs of animals in flight, combined with color illustrations, beautifully illuminate the sometimes arcane discussions. Overall, this breathtakingly illustrated and well written book is superb."--Booklist. Insects and birds account for three-quarters of all land creatures. For many of them, the ability to fly has allowed them to live in diverse habitats all over the globe. For humans, the mastery of flight is a supreme technical achievement that has revolutionized our world during the last century. The Miracle of Flight shows how animals evolved wings and how humans triumphed over the associated physical challenges of taking to the air. The magic of winged flight is passionately revealed in photography and color illustrations. The main sections cover: Insects and the mechanics of their flight; Birds and their wing structure; Man's centuries old dream of flight; The development of flight from balloons to jets and rockets. Every section of The Miracle of Flight is illustrated by Dalton's stunning wildlife photographs and specially commissioned full color technical drawings. Now in paper: a clear, well illustrated explanation of the physics of flight, including animal and insect flight as well as human, with historical perspectives. Stunning wildlife photos and technical drawings

Borne on the wind : the extraordinary world of insects in flight by Stephen Dalton( Book )

14 editions published in 1975 in English and French and held by 1,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Spiders : the ultimate predators by Stephen Dalton( Book )

19 editions published between 1912 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 988 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Spiders: the Ultimate Predators features spectacular photographs and information on the 40,000 known species of spiders throughout the world, including their habitats, hunting techniques, anatomy, general characteristics, ranges, and techniques for catching prey

Vanishing paradise : the tropical rainforest by Stephen Dalton( Book )

9 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 474 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Caught in motion : high-speed nature photography by Stephen Dalton( Book )

10 editions published between 1982 and 1984 in 3 languages and held by 470 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Contains selections of pictures using high speed photography techniques revealing the swiftest motions of nature in sharp focus, including the fight of many birds and insects

Secret worlds by Stephen Dalton( Book )

8 editions published in 1999 in English and held by 294 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Contains over 125 portraits of birds, insects, and mammals that document the photographer's creativity over three decades

Split second : the world of high-speed photography by Stephen Dalton( Book )

7 editions published between 1983 and 1984 in English and German and held by 267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

At the water's edge : the secret life of a lake and stream by Stephen Dalton( Book )

7 editions published between 1989 and 1991 in English and held by 117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Secret life of a forest : a photographic essay by Stephen Dalton( Book )

4 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 109 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Secret visions by Stephen Dalton( Book )

2 editions published between 1988 and 1990 in English and held by 105 WorldCat member libraries worldwide