| Monterey Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Animals of the Monterey Peninsula Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1583557865 ISBN-13: 9781583557860 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Folded Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Wildlife - Nature | Regional - Nature | Ecosystems & Habitats - Coastal Regions & Shorelines |
| Series: Pocket Naturalist Guides |
| Physical Information: 1.7" H x 3.9" W x 8.1" (0.35 lbs) 12 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the most varied and spectacular natural areas in California, Monterey's pristine beaches and rich forests are teeming with wildlife including sea otters, sea lions, monarch butterflies and over 400 species of birds. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, seashore creatures and butterflies/insects 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. |