| Calgary Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Waterford Press (Created by), Leung Raymond (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 158355548X ISBN-13: 9781583555484 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Birdwatching Guides - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Ornithology - Travel | Special Interest - Hikes & Walks |
| Dewey: 598 |
| Series: Pocket Naturalist Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.23" H x 4.02" W x 8.16" (0.05 lbs) 12 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - Calgary, Alberta - Geographic Orientation - Alberta - Cultural Region - Canadian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The familiar magpie is one of over 200 of species of birds inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the Calgary region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Press, Waterford: - With 650+ titles in print and 6.5 million copies sold, Waterford Press publishes the largest line of folding-format reference guides in the industry. Our mission is to connect people to the natural world by making knowledge about wildlife identification, outdoor recreation, travel, and safety and survival skills accessible to a wide audience.Kavanagh, James: - 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. |