Renowned for their elaborate mating displays, sandhill cranes also use body language to announce intent, establish dominance, show arousal, preserve the nest territory and bond male and female pairs. Written by George Happ and photographed by Christy Yuncker-Happ, this guide is the culmination of years of study, with photos of the displays shot in Alaska. One of a kind, this beautifully photographed 12-panel laminated folding guide provides a useful translator for the meanings of their complicated displays. www.waterfordpress.com
The Yellowstone National Park Adventure Set consists of a Pocket Naturalist Guide and National Geographic map, ideal, lightweight references to take hiking or driving while exploring this spectacular region. Waterford's folding pocket-sized, Yellowstone Wildlife guide is a beautifully illustrated reference to over 140 familiar and unique species of animals and includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. National Geographic's Yellowstone National Park Trails Illustrated Map isa waterproof, tear-resistant map that features detailed topographic information of the region, useful traveling tips, plus up-to-date information on trails, roads, and points of interest.
With 20,000 acres of green space, New York City offers numerous opportunities for connecting with nature throughout the metropolis. To better acquaint you with NYC's rich animal life, this portable and beautifully illustrated reference features approximately 80 familiar mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, seashore creatures, butterflies, and other insects. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal resource for educators, learners, naturalists, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts who wish to learn more about the city's animals and their fascinating lives. Made in the USA.
For those looking to venture into the realm of tropical island plants, Hawaii is a living laboratory rich in floral diversity and endemism. The Aloha State has thousand of vascular plants, including over 1000 endemics. This is made possible by the varied terrain and humid climate that support multiple plant communities such as coastal shrublands, lowland dry forests, montane wet forests, bogs, and shore cliffs. Sifting through such a vast assemblage of plants is daunting to say the least, so it helps to have a starting point like the portable reference Hawaii Trees & Wildflowers. Beautifully illustrated, it includes 140 common and familiar trees shrubs and wildflowers like state flower Yellow Hibiscus as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 botanical sanctuaries and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists who wish to deepen their understanding of Hawaii's natural history through its plant life. Made in the USA.
Packed with planning tips, maps, and information on what to expect at 20 family-friendly, wheelchair-accessible hiking trails in Nevada. Directions, parking access and trail length are also included. Made in the USA.
Maryland Day Hikes is a, laminated guide that is packed full of planning tips, maps, and what to expect at 20 family-friendly, wheelchair-accessible hiking trails. Can you bring your dog? Are there accessible facilities? What are the trail surfaces? Directions, parking access, and trail length are also included. Hikes are within driving distance from cities and major communities. Made in the USA.
This beautifully illustrated guide to Tampa Bay Wildlife highlights over 100 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, seashore creatures, seashells and plants and a map featuring wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this pocket guide is an excellent source of information, ideal for use by visitors and residents.
As a remote archipelago far offshore in the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii hosts a unique and varied assemblage of animals, making it a living laboratory full of intrigue and exciting opportunities for exploration and study. The varied terrain supports major habitats like coastal shrublands, lowland dry forests, montane wet forests, bogs, and shore cliffs. These are home to many endemic birds, one endemic mammal -- Hawaiian Hoary Bat -- and thousands of unique insects. When beginning to explore such a biodiverse assemblage of life forms, it helps to have a starting point like the portable reference Hawaii Wildlife. It features beautiful illustrations of 140 common and familiar 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 12-panel folding pocket guide is a fitting companion for educators, learners, naturalists, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts who wish to identify Hawaii's representative animals and peer more closely into their fascinating lives. Made in the USA.
One of the most geographically diverse states in the U.S., marked by volcanoes, abundant bodies of water, mixed forests as well as high deserts and semi-arid shrublands, hikers can find an experience to appeal to virtually any outdoor interest. Oregon Day Hikes offers 20+ family-friendly and accessible hikes either in or within driving distance from cities and major communities.
Washington state is known for its diverse landscape ranging from its Pacific Coastline and the Olympic Peninsula and its temperate rainforest to the relatively dry part of the state east of the Cascade Mountains. Washington State Day Hikes offers 20+ family-friendly and accessible hikes either in or within driving distance from major communities and cities.
