The Nature of Alaska: An Introduction to Familiar Plants, Animals & Outstanding Natural Attractions (Paperback)

The Nature of Alaska: An Introduction to Familiar Plants, Animals & Outstanding Natural Attractions By James Kavanagh, Leung Raymond (Illustrator) Cover Image
By James Kavanagh, Leung Raymond (Illustrator)
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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


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.www.waterfordpress.com


Product Details
ISBN: 9781583552995
ISBN-10: 1583552995
Publisher: Waterford Press
Publication Date: February 1st, 2006
Pages: 176
Language: English
Series: Waterford Press Field Guides