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.
The perfect pocket-sized folding guide for the casual beachcomber, this work highlights the most familiar seashells found on all North American coasts. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights more than 100 familiar species and other, shell-like beach drift and includes a map that highlights the marine eco-regions of North America and the top seashell-finding locations.
Synopsis
Seashells is a pocket-sized folding guide for the casual beachcomber. It highlights the most familiar shells and beach drift found on North American coasts. The back-panel map features the marine eco-regions and top seashell-finding locations. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a perfect "take along" reference for anyone interested in coastline ecology . Proudly created and printed in the USA.
Synopsis
For those who don't know their mollusks from their bivalves, this guide is the ideal introduction to the most familiar and unique types of seashells found in the marine eco-regions of North America. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 85 species and includes a marine ecoregion 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
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.