| Monteverde Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species of Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1583553436 ISBN-13: 9781583553435 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2007 Annotation: Waterford Press produces reference guides that introduce novices to travel, languages, science and nature. Product information and hundreds of free educational games are featured on the website; www.waterfordpress.com"" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Birdwatching Guides - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Ornithology - Travel | Special Interest - Ecotourism |
| Series: Pocket Naturalist Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 6.61" W x 8.19" (0.07 lbs) 12 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The spectacular Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is one of the world's most biologically diverse wilderness preserves. The reserve's 30,000 acres (10,500 ha) encompass eight distinct ecological zones that harbor a vast diversity of wildlife including more than 400 species of birds (including 30 species of hummingbirds) and 100 mammals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas and attractions. 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. |