| British Columbia Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Animals Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1583552782 ISBN-13: 9781583552780 Publisher: Waterford Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: December 2016 Annotation: British Columbia Wildlife, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or taking a stroll in your neighborhood, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. Click for more in this series: Canadian Nature Guides |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Wildlife - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General - Nature | Reference |
| Dewey: 791.457 |
| Age Level: 10-UP |
| Grade Level: 5-UP |
| Series: Canadian Nature Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.15" H x 4.12" W x 7.2" L (0.07 lbs) 2 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian - Geographic Orientation - British Columbia |
| Features: Illustrated, Price on Product |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Boasting a rich diversity of species and habitats, British Columbia is home to 1138 species of vertebrates, including 536 bird species, 142 mammals, 18 reptile and 22 amphibian species. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, seashore creatures and butterflies/insects. Also includes an ecoregion 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. |
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. |
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