West Virginia Wildlife: An Introduction to Familiar Species Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1583555471 ISBN-13: 9781583555477 Publisher: Waterford Press
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: January 2010 Click for more in this series: Pocket Naturalist Guides |
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BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Wildlife - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - General - Nature | Reference |
Age Level: 10-UP |
Grade Level: 5-UP |
Series: Pocket Naturalist Guides |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 3.8" W x 7.9" L (0.10 lbs) 12 pages |
Themes: - Geographic Orientation - West Virginia - Cultural Region - South Atlantic - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. |
Features: Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product |
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Publisher Description: West Virginia is home to more than 57 species of amphibians and reptiles; 70 wild mammals; 178 species of fish and nearly 300 species of birds. West Virginia Wildlife is the ideal pocket-sized, folding reference for the nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects. Includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 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. |
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