商品簡介
This volume is a guide to aid in identifying animals and plants found in Southern California. Each species is portrayed by an accurate hand-drawn color illustration. Accompanying text presents the common and scientific names of the species, descriptions of size and other identifying characteristics, natural history and fascinating facts, and where you can expect to find that species. The book is organized by color-coded categories: mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles, fish, invertebrates, trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses and ferns. The author has included a full-color quick identification guide, an index and an illustrated glossary are among the features designed to enhance ease of use for the reader.
作者簡介
Erin McCloskey is an author, editor and environmentalist based in Los Angeles. Born and raised on the Canadian prairies, she spent her formative years observing nature from atop her horse. Erin subsequently earned a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction in Environmental and Conservation Sciences. She has been involved in a number of conservation projects around the world and currently serves as North American Operations Manager for Biosphere Expeditions. Before that, Erin spent five years in Italy working as a freelance writer and editor with a particular focus on science, nature and travel.