Alberta Birds - An Introduction to Familiar Species

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. Klappentext Alberta’s provincial bird—the Great Horned Owl—is one of over 400 permanent resident, breeding, or annual migratory birds that leads an extraordinary life across Alberta’s vast and often dramatic landscapes. Peer into the lives of 140 of the province’s most common and familiar birds with Albert Birds—a beautifully illustrated collection that includes an ecoregion map of over 20 bird-finding hotspots. Laminated for durability, this folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who are keen to identify and forge a deeper connection with Alberta’s impressive rich avifauna. Made in the USA. Zusammenfassung Alberta Birds is a pocket-sized, folding guide highlighting the most commonly seen birds in Alberta, Canada. Laminated for durability, these handy guides are a great source of portable information. Colorful illustrations and an inset map of popular birding areas in Alberta round out this popular avian reference.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: James Kavanagh, Waterford Press, Waterford Press
• Collaboration: Raymond Leung (Illustrations), Leung Raymond (Illustrations)
• Edition: External catalogues_US
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 01.05.2005
• EAN: 9781583552803
• ISBN: 978-1-58355-280-3
• Dimensions: 102 mm x 210 mm x 6 mm
• Thèmes: Canadian Nature Guides; Pocket Naturalist Guide; Canadian Nature Guides; Wildlife and Nature Identifica; Pocket Naturalist Guide Series
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Dictionnaire, ouvrages de référence; Livres de conseils > Nature