| Georgia Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Animals Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1583554459 ISBN-13: 9781583554456 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Other Published: March 2017 Annotation: "Georgia Wildlife" provides easy identification to commonly seen wildlife in this state. This richly illustrated and detailed guide is printed on durable material and folds for easy handling. A map of state parks and sanctuaries is provided on the back cover for the vacationer or nature enthusiast. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Wildlife - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - General - Nature | Reference |
| Series: Pocket Naturalist Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 4" W x 7.9" (0.05 lbs) 12 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The state reptile, the Gopher Tortoise, is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout Georgia. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects, and seashore creatures, and includes a map featuring prominent wildlife 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. |