| China Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Waterford Press (Created by) |
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ISBN: 162005275X ISBN-13: 9781620052754 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Ornithology - Travel | Asia - China - Nature | Birdwatching Guides |
| Series: Pocket Naturalist Guide |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 3.8" W x 8.1" (0.10 lbs) 12 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: One of the top birding destinations on earth, China's vast landscape encompasses six biogeographical areas that harbor an astonishing avifauna including more than 1,300 species of birds, 52 of which are endemic and found nowhere else in the world. The country's 600+ nature reserves and national parks are ideal places to enjoy birds in China. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information for anyone interested in Asia birds, and is ideal for field use by China's residents and visitors. 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. |