| Pond Life: An Introduction to Familiar Plants and Animals Living in or Near Ponds, Lakes and Wetlands Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1583552146 ISBN-13: 9781583552148 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2016 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Lakes, Ponds & Swamps - Nature | Animals - Wildlife - Nature | Plants - General |
| Dewey: 574.526 |
| Series: Pocket Naturalist Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 6" W x 7.6" (0.07 lbs) 12 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
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. |