This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.From high mountain peaks to costal salt marshes, New Hampshire packs an impressive variety of habitats into a relatively small space. In upland coniferous forests, there is a distinct northern favour, with species like Spruce Grouse, Canada Jay, and Black Bear. In the Granite State's thin stretch of Atlantic coast, you can find such specialities as Saltmarsh Sparrow as well as myriad seabirds. Animals are known to represent the face of a landscape, so it is useful to get acquainted with the most representative species to establish a solid foundation of knowledge on which to build. The portable reference New Hampshire Wildlife is a useful tool for doing so, as it features beautiful illustrations of 140 common mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, seashore creatures, butterflies, and other insects, as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 wildlife-viewing hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts who wish to forge deeper and more meaningful connections with the land through its attendant animals. Made in the USA.
About the AuthorZoologist 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.