Critters of Washington: Pocket Guide to Animals in Your State - Couverture souple

Troutman, Alex

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1647555019 ISBN 13 : 9781647555016

Editeur : Adventure Publications, Incorporated, 2025

Synopsis

Get the perfect kids' introduction to the state of Washington's mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of Washington is your wildlife pocket guide that's informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 68 critters of the Evergreen State--if an animal is in this book, it's found in Washington.

Each species is showcased in a professional-quality photograph that's paired with such neat-to-know details as habitat, range, and preferred food sources. Illustrations of the critter's tracks complement the information, and a "Did You Know?" paragraph provides fascinating trivia worth sharing with family, friends, and teachers. Critters of Washington includes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

Book Features:

• 68 critters--only Washington animals


• Full-color photos of every species


• Concise descriptions and interesting "Did You Know?" facts


• Attractive layout with kid appeal


• A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefits Wildlife Forever to support their conservation efforts

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Alex Troutman is a wildlife biologist, birder, nature enthusiast, and science communicator from Austell, Georgia. He has a passion for sharing the wonders of nature and introducing the younger generation to the outdoors. He holds both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in biology from Georgia Southern University (the Real GSU), with a focus in conservation. Alex knows what it feels like not to see individuals who look like you (or come from a similar background) doing the things you enjoy or working in the career that you aspire to be in. He makes a point to be that representation for the younger generation, ensuring that kids have exposure to the careers they are interested in and to the diverse scientists working in those careers.

Alex is the co-organizer of several Black in X weeks, including Black Birders Week, Black Mammalogists Week, and Black in Marine Science Week. This movement encourages diversity in nature, the celebration of Black individual scientists, awareness of Black nature enthusiasts, and diversity in STEAM fields.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Adventure Publications, Incorporated
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1647555019
• ISBN 13: 9781647555016
• Reliure: Poche
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible