The Nature of Alaska: An Introduction to Familiar Plants and Animals and Natural Attractions (Field Guides Series) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0964022559 ISBN 13: 9780964022553

Publisher: Waterford Pr, 1859

Synopsis

Part of a Best-selling series of field guides which provides simplified introduction to the flora, fauna, and outstanding natural attractions in Alaska. This thumb-indexed guide features over 300 color illustrations of familiar mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, trees, shrubs, and wildflowers.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Alaska Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) 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 highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations, map)

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Waterford Pr
• Publication date: 1859
• ISBN 10: 0964022559
• ISBN 13: 9780964022553
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Leung Raymond