Nature of Colorado

by James Kavanagh Waterford Press, Raymond Leung (Illustrator)

Overview

Colorado's unique landscape, from rolling prairies and shrublands, woodlands and mountain forests and alpine tundra is home to hundreds of species of plants and animals. The Nature of Colorado includes a memorable essay by James C. Rettie, who worked for the National Forest Service in 1948. In a flash of brilliance, he converted the statistics from an existing government pamphlet on soil erosion into an analogy for the ages. His essay inspires us all to recognize the fleeting time and fragile state of the natural world around us. This field guide introduces readers to common plants and animals and highlights the diversity of species found in Colorado with more than 350 full color illustrations and maps featuring the major wildlife viewing destinations and parks in different parts of the state. Checklists and full indices are provided so that serious citizen scientists and nature watchers can track their viewing experiences. Made in the USA.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620053744
Publisher:	Waterford Press Ltd.
Publication date:	01/18/2020
Series:	Nature Observation North America
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)

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. 

Table of Contents

Preface 7

Introduction 8

How to Use this book 12

Evolution 14

Land & Climate 22

Mammals 28

Birds 46

Reptiles & Amphibians 80

Fishes 88

Butterflies & Moths 96

Trees, Shrubs & Cacti 106

Wildflowers 122

Natural Attractions 148

Species Checklist 164

Glossary 169

Bibliography 171

Index 173

Editorial Reviews

The “Pocket Naturalist Guides” are colorful, pocket-sized, laminated, folded guides (3½" x 8¼" folded, open to 22" x 8¼"), designed to be taken into the wilderness. They cover states and wilderness regions, some featuring all wildlife and some much more focused (e.g., butterflies, ducks). Yes, they'll require creative shelving (we put ours in an old map box next to the other field guides), and their life span may be shorter than your average field guide, but their quality, low price, and variety are worth the inconvenience. - Library Journal

Waterford’s Pocket Guides transform a walk on the beach or a hike in the woods into a rich opportunity. - Homemakers Magazine

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