{"product_id":"maryland-dc-wildlife-a-folding-pocket-guide-to-familiar-animals-loose-leaf","title":"Maryland \u0026 DC Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Animals - Loose Leaf","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Kavanagh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWaterford Press\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLeung Raymond\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the long, catalog\/marketing description of the product.Maryland and Washington DC are rich in ecosystems, from tidal flats and coastal marshes to old growth forests. These landscapes and wetlands host thousands of animals, such as state bird Baltimore Oriole, various seabirds, state reptile Diamondback Terrapin, and the intricately patterned Eastern Spotted Skunk. For many people, animals are the face of landscapes and wetlands, so it helps to get acquainted with the most familiar species. The portable reference Maryland \u0026amp; DC Wildlife features 140 common mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, seashore creatures, butterflies, and other insects as well an ecoregion map showing over 20 wildlife-viewing hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is a fitting companion for educators, learners, naturalists, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts who wish to forge deeper connections with the land through its attendant wildlife. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoologist 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 2 x 3.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 31, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45602744401964,"sku":"9781583556924","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/maryland-dc-wildlife-a-folding-pocket-guide-to-familiar-animals-loose-leaf","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}