Australia's Dangerous Animals: A Folding Pocket Guide to Potentially Harmful Spe

Description: Australia's Dangerous Animals by James Kavanagh, Waterford Press, Raymond Leung One of the most dangerous places for humans to live, Australia is home to a variety of creatures that can injure humans. This laminated 12-panel folding guide identifies 50 creatures to watch out for, how to avoid encounters and first aid. Lightweight, weighs less than an ounce, perfect for travelers. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Perhaps the most dangerous place for humans to live on earth, Australia is home to a variety of creatures that can severely injure humans on land and in the water. From the giant saltwater crocodile and great white shark to the tiny red-backed spider and dozens of poisonous snakes, travelers and residents alike now have a handy pocket reference that covers the creature to watch out for, how to avoid encounters and basic first aid on how to treat different injuries. Author Biography Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. Review "... this laminated field guide is lightweight in size, but not information."--AAA New Mexico Journey Magazine"...these basic guides from Waterford Press are easy, convenient, brochures perfect for beginning or casual birders, and can also be valuable supplements for birders in new locations or who find themselves missing their larger field guides."--Melissa Mayntz "About.Com ""the lightweight and waterproof guides can easily be carried in a daypack or pocket on treks or hunting trips."--Idaho Statesman"Has this ever happened to you? Your out in a field or in the forest or on a stream and a bird flashes by. You get a good look at it, note its most prominent features, but youre not sure what it is. You could look it up in a bird book, but who carries a bird book a field when the whole idea is to travel as light as possible? Now Waterford Press has come up with something that solves the problem: a pocket sized bird guide that is four inches wide, 8 1/4" inches long and flat as yesterdays beer."--Chicago Press & Sun-Bulletin"Heres a handy way to impress your friends and identify trees and flowers in the park or your own back yard."--The Cincinnati Enquirer"Ive found the Pocket Naturalist series of folding, plastic-coated identification charts excellent while out in the field on day trips. Not only do they fold easily and hardly take any space in a pocket or backpack, but theyre also accurate and a great aid."--The O.W.L. - Newsletter of the New Jersey Outdoor Womens League, Inc."If youre planning a business trip and dont have room to pack bulky field guides, consider ordering a couple to tuck into a pocket of your carry-on bag or briefcase.... Theyre great visual aids for family vacation or nature hikes with your youngsters."--Wisconsin Natural Resources"In the simplified Pocket Naturalist series...you can not only see the birds of Tennessee, but also get the 25 hottest places to watch them."--Nashville Tennessean"New Mexico Birds can tell you if youve spotted a belted kingfisher or a ruby-crowned kinglet. Part of the Pocket Naturalist series from Waterford Press, this laminated field guide is light-weight in size, but not in information. Full color illustrations provide quick reference and identification tips. Pocket Naturalist guides retail for $5.95 and are available in most major bookstores; "--New Mexico Journal"Pocket Naturalist guides are to nature-loving backpackers what Cliff Notes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential."--Backpacker Magazine"The "Pocket Naturalist Guides" are colorful, pocket-sized, laminated, folded guides (31/2" x 81/4" folded, open to 22" x 81/4"), designed to be taken into the wilderness. They cover most states and wilderness regions, some featuring all wildlife and some much more focused (e.g., butterflies, ducks). Yes, theyll require creative shelving (we put ours in an old map box next to the other field guides), and their life span may be shorter than your average field guide, but their quality, low price, and variety are worth the inconvenience."--Library Journal"The Pocket Naturalist series has something for everyones backyard."--Garden Ideas & Outdoor Living"Want a handy, compact guide to your next travel destination? Waterford Press Pocket Guides give readers a special opportunity to interact, enjoy and learn about our world. They specialize in providing readers with simplified informational materials related to travel, culture and natural history."--West Coast Woman"Waterford Press takes the simple approach to learning with its Pocket Naturalist series, which features more than 100 titles. Ideal for novices and veterans alike, these lightweight water-resistant references are laminated and fold down to pocket size."--Phoenix Home and Garden"Waterfords Pocket Guides transform a walk on the beach or a hike in the woods into a rich opportunity."--Homemakers Magazine"While you wont want to discard your bulky bird, flower, tree etc. books, these are ideal casual identification guides. In addition to the illustrations, there is enough descriptive material on each species to key in on and follow up when it is convenient to scour the books for greater detail and confirmation."--The North Woods Call"WATERFORD PRESS POCKET GUIDES What are they? Waterford Press produces simplified reference guides that introduce novices to nature, science, travel and languages. The lightweight (less than an ounce) guides have up to 150 vivid illustrations or photographs of common plants and animals or other subjects -- like travel destinations. The Night Sky pocket guide features glow-in-thedark maps of the major stars in summer and winter skies above North America. They are made from a single sheet of sturdy heavy-duty paper folded into a guidebook format. What else? Waterford prints guides for all 50 states and several eco-tourism destinations. There are Arkansas-specific guides for birds, trees, wildflowers and wildlife. Where to shop? They sell for $5.95 at retailers including Hastings statewide, Gander Mountain in North Little Rock, Barnes & Noble Booksellers statewide, Gazebo Books in Eureka Springs, That Bookstore in Blytheville, Bookstore at Mountebanq Place in Conway, Browsing Post in Heber Springs, and River Market Books and WordsWorth Books in Little Rock. What else? They will easily slip into a Christmas stocking. "--Kim Christ "Arkansas Democrat-Gazette "The Pocket Naturalist series of Waterford Press Pocket Guides quickly and easily introduces novice outdoorsmen to the wonders of animal and plant life, as well as other aspects of the wilderness. These books can also act as handy pocket references for the more experienced outdoor lovers. The Pocket Guides measure 3 1/2 X 8 1/4 inches folded and open to 22 1/4 and 8 1/4 inches. Subject matter ranges from weather to wildlife, including regional and state guides to wildflowers, birds and trees.--Camping Life MagazineWaterford Press offers laminated folding cards in many different titles such as Backyard Birds and Birds of Prey as well as local guides to other creatures and plants such as Animal Tracks, Pond Life, and Roadside Flowers. Although these contain only simple listings of the most common types in your area, its amazing how many species they pack into these inexpensive heavy duty cards. An added benefit is that they can be folded to create a book-like spine for easy display.--Birding Business Magazine Long Description One of the most the most dangerous places for humans to live on earth, Australia is home to a variety of creatures that can severely injure humans on land and in the water. From the giant saltwater crocodile and great white shark to the tiny red-backed spider and dozens of poisonous snakes, travelers and residents alike now have a handy pocket reference that covers the creatures to watch out for, how to avoid encounters and basic first aid on how to treat different injuries. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 50 dangerous species. Made in the USA. Review Quote "...these basic guides from Waterford Press are easy, convenient, brochures perfect for beginning or casual birders, and can also be valuable supplements for birders in new locations or who find themselves missing their larger field guides." Details ISBN1583558888 Author Raymond Leung Pages 12 Publisher Waterford Press Ltd Illustrator Raymond Leung ISBN-10 1583558888 ISBN-13 9781583558881 Format Paperback Imprint Waterford Press Ltd Country of Publication United States Birth 1960 Affiliation Senior Consultant, Oxera Oxera Oxera Oxera Oxera Oxera Year 2015 Subtitle A Folding Pocket Guide to Potentially Harmful Species Place of Publication Blaine, WA Short Title AUSTRALIAS DANGEROUS ANIMALS Language English Media Book Residence US DEWEY 591.650994 Series A Pocket Naturalist Guide NZ Release Date 2015-05-12 US Release Date 2015-05-12 UK Release Date 2015-05-12 Illustrations Color photos throughout Publication Date 2015-05-12 Audience General AU Release Date 2015-04-09 Audience Age 10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126934339;

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