Southwest Desert Plants: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Plants

by James Kavanagh, Raymond Leung (Illustrator)

Overview

The iconic saguaro cactus is one of thousands of species of plants growing in the diverse ecosystems found throughout the southwestern deserts. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs, cacti and wildflowers also includes a map featuring prominent botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA. www.waterfordpress.com

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781583552087
Publisher:	Waterford Press Ltd.
Publication date:	04/09/2018
Series:	Wildlife and Nature Identification
Pages:	12
Sales rank:	417,493
Product dimensions:	3.75(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.15(d)
Age Range:	10 Years

About the Author

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.

Editorial Reviews

The Pocket Naturalist Guides quickly and easily introduces novice outdoorsmen to the wonders of animal and plant life, as well as other aspects of the wilderness.

Camping Life Magazine

Pocket Naturalist guides are to nature-loving backpackers what Cliffs Notes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential.

Backpacker Magazine Editors