Synopses & Reviews
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.
Common animal species, such as the Kentucky warbler, the eastern box turtle, and the longear sunfish, are included in this pocket-sized guide to wildlife found in the Bluegrass State. Highlighting more than 140 familiar birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, insects, and fishes and including a map of prominent statewide wildlife sanctuaries, this hand-held reference is the ideal addition to any nature enthusiasts arsenal.
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This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.With a rich and varied patchwork of grasslands, hardwood forests, wetlands, and mountains, Kentucky hosts a diverse assemblage of animals, including stand-outs like White-tailed Deer, Virginia Opossum, Sandhill Crane, and numerous species of salamanders. For many people, animals represent the face of a landscape, and it helps to get acquainted with the most familiar wildlife with a portable reference like Kentucky Wildlife. This beautifully illustrated guide features 140 common mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, butterflies, and other insects as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 wildlife-viewing hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is a fitting companion for educators, learners, naturalists, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts who wish to forge a deeper connection with the land by getting to know its attendant animals and peering more closely into the fascinating lives they lead. Made in the USA.
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From mountains to prairies and marshes to streams, Kentucky is home to a wide spectrum of wildlife species. Kentucky Wildlife is the perfect folding guide to keep in your car or in your pocket. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies/insects, and fishes. A map featuring prominent state-wide botanical sanctuaries has been included. Laminated for durability, this lightweight guide offers on-the-go information.
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The ubiquitous gray squirrel is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout Kentucky. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes 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.
About the Author
Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.