The Nature of Alaska: An Introduction to Familiar Plants, Animals & Outstanding Natural Attractions (Waterford Press Field Guides)

Kavanagh, James, Press, Waterford

ISBN 10: 1583552995 / ISBN 13: 9781583552995

Published by Waterford Press, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Nature of Alaska: An Introduction to Familiar Plants, Animals & Outstanding Natural Attractions (Waterford Press Field Guides)
• Publisher: Waterford Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1583552995
• ISBN 13: 9781583552995
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Leung, Raymond
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

America's last frontier is one of the great natural areas on earth. Alaska's rugged mountain ranges, lush forests, muskeg-bogs and open tundra are home to a rich array of wildlife including 105 species of mammals, 325 birds, hundreds of fresh- and saltwater fishes and thousands of trees, shrubs and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated field guide highlights more than 325 familiar plants and animals and dozens of the state?s outstanding natural attractions. It is an indispensable single reference for amateur naturalists, students and tourists alike.

About the Author

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.

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