{"product_id":"bats-nature-observation-north-america-1st-ed-by-james-kavanagh-raymond-leung","title":"Bats: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar \u0026 Unusual Species Worldwide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBat species number over 1,100 worldwide, including tiny insectivores and fruit-eaters of all sizes, most of which are important pollinators. Seemingly shrouded in mystery and curious misconceptions, bats capture our imaginations and elicit our interest as much or more than any other group of mammals on the planet.\u003c\/strong\u003e With this portable reference, you can forge a deeper understanding of the only mammals capable of true flight, while getting acquainted with common North American species. Beautiful illustrations, range maps, identification tips, and natural history information accompany each featured species. The rest of this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is dedicated to the evolution, behavior, habitats, and survival of bats as well as handy tips for what to do when encountering a bat and how each of us can conserve and protect these remarkable creatures. Laminated for use in all conditions, this guide is a terrific resource for educators, learners, naturalists, and wildlife enthusiasts. Made in the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Pocket Naturalist guides are to nature-loving backpackers what Cliffs Notes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential.\"--\u003cstrong\u003e \"Backpacker Magazine\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"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.\"-- \u003cstrong\u003e\"Camping Life Magazine\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoologist \u003cstrong\u003eJim Kavanagh\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Waterford Press\" href=\"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/collections\/waterford-press\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWaterford Press\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: \u003cspan\u003eOctober 11, 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9781620051856\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.7\" H x 7.9\" L x 3.8\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003elaminated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Globe Pequot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45209057525946,"sku":"9781620051856","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/71Ge1zvHZnL._SL1500.jpg?v=1759702238","url":"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/products\/bats-nature-observation-north-america-1st-ed-by-james-kavanagh-raymond-leung","provider":"nature+nurture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}