| Southwest Desert Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1583550917 ISBN-13: 9781583550915 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2018 Annotation: Southwestern Desert 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) |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Birdwatching Guides - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Ornithology - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Deserts |
| Dewey: NA |
| Series: Regional Nature Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.14" H x 2.88" W x 8.1" (0.08 lbs) 12 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southwest U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Though seemingly devoid of much life, the variable habitats of southwestern deserts are home to over 500 bird species of birds This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA. |
Contributor Bio(s): Press, Waterford: - With 650+ titles in print and 6.5 million copies sold, Waterford Press publishes the largest line of folding-format reference guides in the industry. Our mission is to connect people to the natural world by making knowledge about wildlife identification, outdoor recreation, travel, and safety and survival skills accessible to a wide audience.Kavanagh, James: - 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. |