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 beginner to the seasoned explorer, will relish the abundance of detailed information packed within these handheld guides.
Alabaster Caverns State Park in Oklahoma is home to the worlds largest natural gypsum cave, and this companion guide is perfect for identifying the wide variety of wildlife contained in this unique ecosystem. In addition to the illustrations of familiar species, a detailed map showing rest stations and camping areas is also included. Part of the proceeds from the sale of this guide support the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Departments work in preserving and protecting the caverns.
Synopsis
Alabaster Caverns State Park is home to the world's largest natural gypsum cave open to the public. It is a great family experience to visit a real life bat cave. In addition to bats, this unique eco-system sustains a wide variety of wildlife. Your companion to species identification is this lightweight, foldable guide. It is made to fit into a pocket or backpack. A detailed map showing rest stations and camping areas completes this comprehensive and informative guide.
Synopsis
Oklahoma's Alabaster Caverns is the only gypsum show-cave in the United States and the largest gypsum cave in the world developed for touring. The parkand#8217;s location, being part of a gypsum prairie eco-system, makes many of the species found here quite unique. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species found in this unique ecosystem including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, trees, shrubs and wildflowers and includes an area map. 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
James Kavanagh is the author of more than 400 pocket guides on nature, science, travel, and languages. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Raymond Leung is the illustrator of more than 350 pocket guides on travel and nature. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.