| Big Sur Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Regional Animals Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Waterford Press (Created by), Leung Raymond (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1583559809 ISBN-13: 9781583559802 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Other Published: February 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Special Interest - Adventure - Nature | Animals - Wildlife - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - General |
| Series: Pocket Naturalist Guide |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.1" W x 4.4" (0.05 lbs) 12 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the most varied and spectacular natural areas in California, Big Sur's pristine beaches and rich forests are teeming with unique wildlife including sea otters, elephant seals, California condors and hundreds of species of butterflies, birds, reptiles, amphibians and land mammals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a regional map of the parks, forests and sanctuaries in the region. 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. |
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. |