So many people get their start in nature study by exploring ponds. These small bodies of calm, standing water are fascinating living laboratories of plant and animal life at all scales, from microscopic algae to iconic birds like Great Blue Herons or ecosystem engineers like Beavers. To better understand how a pond ecosystems functions, it helps to get familiar with its living parts, namely its flora and fauna. The portable reference Pond Life is an excellent tool to bring on your next pond study, as it includes beautiful illustrations of 140 common and familiar birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, insects, and other invertebrates as well as trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the perfect tool for educators, learners, naturalists, botanists, and wildlife enthusiasts to use the next time they go searching for minnows, tadpoles, or dragonfly nymphs at their local pond. Made in the USA.
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Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh’s path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.
Pond Life, An Introduction to Familiar Plants and Animals Living on or Near Ponds, Lakes and Wetlands, is a must-have reference guide for beginners and experts alike. This indispensable guide features familiar trees, shrubs, wildflowers, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, insects and invertebrates found in ponds, lakes and wetlands. The Pocket Naturalist series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Leung, Raymond (illustrator). Paperback. Ponds are unique ecosystems that support a wide variety of plant and animal life. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, insects and other invertebrates, trees, shrubs and wildflowers. This guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by naturalists of all ages. Pond Life, An Introduction to Familiar Plants and Animals Living on or Near Ponds, Lakes and Wetlands, is a must-have reference guide for beginners and experts alike. This indispensable guide features familiar trees, shrubs, wildflowers, mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, insects and invertebrates found in ponds, lakes and wetlands. The Pocket Naturalist series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781583552148
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