| Field Guide to the Grand Canyon: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Plants & Animals Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Waterford Press (Created by) |
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ISBN: 1620052814 ISBN-13: 9781620052815 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Wildlife - Travel | Parks & Campgrounds - Travel | Special Interest - Ecotourism |
| Series: Pocket Naturalist Guide |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 3.7" W x 7.9" (0.05 lbs) 12 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Measuring over 270 miles long, up to 18 miles wide and a mile deep, the Grand Canyon is renowned for its spectacular geology and seven life zones, which support a vast diversity of plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 100 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, shrubs, wildflowers and fossils. The guide also features a detailed illustration that highlights the geologic history of the canyon from top to bottom over the past six million years. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and is ideal for field use by outdoor enthusiasts and professionals, as well as all visitors to the Grand Canyon. Made in the USA. |
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. |