Shenandoah National Park: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Plants & Animals

by James Kavanagh Waterford Press, Waterford Press Waterford Press, Leung, Raymond Leung, Raymond (Illustrator)

Overview

Shenandoah National Park's diverse ecosystems harbor an abundance of wildlife. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, butterflies, trees, shrubs and wildflowers. It also features a map that points out the area's prime wildlife-viewing hotspots. 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781583554975
Publisher:	Waterford Press Ltd.
Publication date:	07/27/2009
Series:	Nature Observation North America
Pages:	12
Product dimensions:	3.70(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	10 Years

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.

Editorial Reviews

"A series of inexpensive folding pocket guides can help you easily identify some of the nature you see in national parks."

National Parks Traveler

Pocket Naturalist guides are to nature-loving backpackers what Cliffs Notes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential.

Backpacker Magazine Editors