The Nature of Alaska: An Introduction to Familiar Plants, Animals & Outstanding Natural Attractions
The Nature of Alaska: An Introduction to Familiar Plants, Animals & Outstanding Natural Attractions
The Nature of Alaska: An Introduction to Familiar Plants, Animals & Outstanding Natural Attractions
Description
Description
America's last frontier is one of the great natural areas on earth. Alaska's rugged mountain ranges, lush forests, muskeg-bogs and open tundra are home to a rich array of wildlife including 105 species of mammals, 325 birds, hundreds of freshwater and saltwater fishes and thousands of trees, shrubs and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated field guide highlights more than 325 familiar plants and animals and dozens of the state's outstanding natural attractions. It is an indispensable single reference for amateur naturalists, students and tourists alike. Made in the USA.
About the Author
About the Author
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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Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"The Nature of Alaska is a beautifully illustrated guide which highlights more than 275 familiar plants and animals, and dozens of Alaska's natural attractions." "The Nature of Alaska is an indispensable single reference for amateur naturalists, students, tourists, and armchair travelers of all ages."--Midwest Book Review
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Waterford Press
Pub date:
2006-02-01
Length:
176 pages
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