Peru (Paperback)

David Pearson

ISBN 10: 1566565456 / ISBN 13: 9781566565455

Published by Interlink Publishing Group, Inc, Massachusetts, 2004

About this Item

Paperback. From the world-famous Machu Picchu Incan ruins high in the Andes Mountains, to Lake Titicaca in southern Peru, to the Iquitos area of Amazonian northeastern Peru, travellers want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife: toucans and parrots, monkeys and anteaters, frogs and toads, crocodiles and snakes. In this book is all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Peru's magnificent animal and plant life. - Identification and location information on Peru's most frequently seen animals. - Full-color illustrations of more than 500 of Peru's most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. - Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the animals. - Information on Peru's habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter. - Brief descriptions of Peru's most frequently visited parks and reserves. - Information on ecotourism in general and on conservation in Peru. Easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated - you will want to have this book as constant companion on your journey. From the Machu Picchu Incan ruins high in the Andes Mountains, to Lake Titicaca in southern Peru, travelers want to experience Peru's tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife. In this book is all the information they need to find, identify, and learn about Peru's magnificent animal and plant life. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Peru (Paperback)
• Publisher: Interlink Publishing Group, Inc, Massachusetts
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1566565456
• ISBN 13: 9781566565455
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 4th Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

From the world-famous Machu Picchu Incan ruins high in the Andes Mountains, to Lake Titicaca in southern Peru, to the Iquitos area of Amazonian northeastern Peru, travellers want to experience tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife: toucans and parrots, monkeys and anteaters, frogs and toads, crocodiles and snakes. In this book is all the information you need to find, identify, and learn about Peru's magnificent animal and plant life. – Identification and location information on Peru’s most frequently seen animals. – Full-color illustrations of more than 500 of Peru's most common insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. – Up-to-date information on the ecology, behavior, and conservation of the animals. – Information on Peru's habitats and on the most common plants you will encounter. – Brief descriptions of Peru's most frequently visited parks and reserves. – Information on ecotourism in general and on conservation in Peru. Easy-to-carry, entertainingly written, beautifully illustrated – you will want to have this book as constant companion on your journey.

About the Author

Les Beletsky is a professional wildlife biologist and university zoology teacher. Prior to taking up writing wildlife guides he conducted many years of field research on the ecology and behavior of birds. He is the author of numerous books, including Costa Rica, Belize, Ecuador, and Peru in this series.

David L. Pearson is a research professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University. He is co-author of The New Key to Ecuador and the Galapagos and of Ecuador in this series. Les Beletsky is a professional wildlife biologist and former university zoology teacher. Prior to taking up writing wildlife guides, he conducted many years of field research into the ecology and behavior of birds. He is the author of numerous books, including Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru in this series.