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Informationen zum Autor 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. 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. Klappentext Familiar species! common plants! and natural phenomena are introduced in these beautifully illustrated guides to nature and the outdoors. Printed on laminated! water-resistant paper in a folded format! Pocket Naturalist Guides are highly durable for use in the field as each title provides a portable reference to a variety of mammals! birds! reptiles! amphibians! fishes! butterflies! and insects. Nature enthusiasts! from the ultimate beginner to the seasoned explorer! will relish the abundance of detailed information packed within these hand-held guides. Such common wildlife species as the bluegill! the bullfrog! the common raccoon! and the northern mockingbird are included in this illustrated collection of more than 140 birds! mammals! reptiles! amphibians! butterflies! insects! and fishes of Tennessee. Including a map that features the wildlife sanctuaries across the state! this handy reference is a great source of portable information for any nature lover. Zusammenfassung From the Great Smoky Mountains to the Mississippi Bottoms! Tennessee's diverse habitats supports thousands of species of animals including the state mammal! the raccoon. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals! birds! reptiles! amphibians! fishes! seashore creatures and butterflies/insects and includes a 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. Made in the USA. ...
