Galapagos: A Natural History (New) Contributor(s): Jackson, Michael H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1895176409 ISBN-13: 9781895176407 Publisher: University of Calgary Press
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Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Nature | Ecology - Nature | Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians |
Dewey: 508.866 |
Lexile Measure: 1230(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6" W x 8.9" L (1.30 lbs) 336 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Latin America - Topical - Ecology |
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: Twenty thousand copies of the first edition of Galápagos were sold. An attractive and comprehensive guidebook, this work has been completely revised and updated by the author. The reader will find an easy-to-use text which details the natural history of the plants and animals found in the Galápagos Islands. Management and conservation of the Galápagos National Park is discussed, and visitor information and notes about the various tourist sites are given. An index and checklist of plants and animals with page references and a glossary of technical terms are provided. |
Contributor Bio(s): Jackson, Michael H.: - M.H. Jackson has worked in the Galápagos Islands as a naturalist guide and has done research and led tours to the islands for various organizations. He is now teaching sciences at St. Michael's University School, Victoria, B.C. His wife, Monica, prepared many of the drawings and maps for this book.Jackson, Michael H.: - M.H. Jackson has worked in the Galapagos Islands as a naturalist guide and has done research and led tours to the islands for various organizations. He is now teaching sciences at St. Michael's University School, Victoria, B.C. His wife, Monica, prepared many of the drawings and maps for this book. |
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