by James Kavanagh (Author), Waterford Press (Author)
Across the four major deserts in the American Southwest--Great Basin, Mojave, Sonoran, and Chihuahuan--are thousands of specially adapted plants and animals, like Gila Monster, Ringtail, Collared Peccary, Vermilion Flycatcher, and numerous succulents. To better acquaint you with the natural history of deserts in the US Southwest, we have packaged together three portable references--Birds, Plants, and Life--in an attractive acetate bag. Each guide features beautiful illustrations of over 100 common species, as well as an ecoregion map showing top bird-finding, botanical, or wildlife-viewing hotspots. Laminated for durability, these lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guides comprise a comprehensive three-pack for educators, learners, naturalists, birders, botanists, and wildlife enthusiasts who wish to develop a deeper understanding of the most representative life forms occupying deserts across the Southwest of the United States. Made in the USA.
Author Biography
Zoologist James 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 the author of field guides to the flora and fauna of some of the most ecologically diverse states, and whimsical children's book on evolution.
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