Waterford press ltd (927 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Good. Educational and entertaining, this folding pocket field guide provides a simplified introduction to the different types of volcanoes, volcanic hazards (including flying debris, pyroclastic flows, geysers and mud pots), and the rocks and calderas that are formed as a result of eruptions. Also reviews the history of volcanic events worldwide, their relationship to tsunamis and earthquakes and prominent active volcanic areas worldwide. Will appeal equally to novice volcanologists and students of geology and geography. Laminated for durability, this lightweight guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Medicinal Plants is a unique guide featuring 80 plants having health related properties. Laminated for durability, these handy guides are a great source of portable information. Colorful illustrations help to identify species in the backyard or out in nature. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Medicinal Plants is a unique guide featuring 80 plants having health related properties. Laminated for durability, these handy guides are a great source of portable information. Colorful illustrations help to identify species in the backyard or out in nature. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: Good. The subtropical Everglades is an important habitat for numerous rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther. The Everglades National Park is a World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies. 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. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. To explore bird life in Papua New Guinea is to witness some of the most dazzling expressions of extravagance in the animal kingdom. The fabled birds-of-paradise are well known for their gawdy ornamentation and unforgettable courtship displays. Fruit doves, fig parrots, jewel-babblers, honeyeaters, and bowerbirds also stand out in a nation with a remarkable bird diversity that exceeds 850 species. Getting acquainted with such a varied avifauna is exciting and at times overwhelming, so it helps to have on hand a portable reference help you cut through the clutter and focus on the most familiar species. This beautifully illustrated resource features 140 common bird species as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 top bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their identification skills and forge deeper connections with the most representative bird species in New Guinea. Made in the USA. …

Paperback. Condición: Good. The small maritime province of Nova Scotia supports a varied avifauna that includes migratory songbirds and shorebirds, breeding seabirds, and hardy year-round residents like Bald Eagles and Boreal Chickadees. The prolific fish-hunting Osprey is a fitting provincial bird for Canada's Ocean Playground. For many people, birds represent an entry point into the study of nature, so it helps to get acquainted with an area's most representative species. This beautifully illustrated guide features 140 common and familiar birds, as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is a handy resource for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their identification skills and forge deeper connections with Nova Scotia's most common birds. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Texas is a mecca for birds in all seasons and throughout the state, making it a terrific place to explore and learn about avian life. The Lone Star State's bird list tops 670, and most of these species are either permanent residents, regular breeders, or annual migrants. Particular stand-outs include Whooping Crane, Green Jay, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Painted Bunting, Golden-cheeked Warbler, and state bird Northern Mockingbird. Especially along the Gulf Coast, there are numerous sites for observing wading birds like herons, egrets, spoonbills, ibises, sandpipers, and plovers. So diverse is bird life in Texas that it can be overwhelming at times. It's helpful, then, to have a portable reference on hand to establish a solid foundation of knowledge about representative species. You can do this with Texas Birds, which includes beautiful illustrations of 140 common and familiar birds as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is a terrific resource for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their bird identification skills and peer more closely into birds' fascinating lives. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: Good. Over 430 species of birds have been seen in Missouri, the vast majority of which are either permanent residents, regular breeders, or annual migrants. These include state bird Eastern Bluebird as well as other iconic species like American White Pelican, Swainson's Hawk, Bald Eagle, Painted Bunting, and Acadian Flycatcher. Birds are many peoples' entry point into nature study as they are so colorful and ubiquitous, yet it can be overwhelming to sift through so many species. It helps, then, to have a portable reference like Missouri Birds to cut through the clutter and focus on the most familiar species. This beautifully illustrated collection features 140 common species as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their bird identification skills and peer more closely into birds' fascinating lives. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: Good. Costa Rican Wildlife, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have reference guide for beginners and experts alike. This guide provides a simplified introduction to species that are familiar, widespread and/or unusual in Costa Rica. The Pocket Traveller Eco-Travel Guides provide simplified reference to the prominent wildlife species of the world's most popular eco-tourism destinations. Each pocket-sized, folding guide identifies up to 150 species of common and unique animals in each area and most feature a map highlighting natural vegetation zones. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. The vast peninsula that is Florida features a remarkable assemblage of unique ecoregions, including mangrove swamps, salt marshes, coastal plains, oak forests, pine forests, prairies, and of course the massive Everglades. Animal life abounds in Florida, where iconic species like West Indian Manatees, Black Bears, Bobcats, American Alligators, Water Moccasins, Armadillos, American Flamingoes, and Roseate Spoonbills can be found. To better connect with the wildlife of the Sunshine State and peer into their fascinating lives, it helps to have a starting point like the portable reference Florida Wildlife. This beautifully illustrated collection features 140 common and familiar species as well as a detailed map showing over 20 top wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel pocket folding guide is the perfect companion for educators, learners, naturalists, birders, and wildlife enthusiasts who wish to forge deeper connections with the land by familiarizing themselves with Florida's rich animal life. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Grand Canyon National Park is renowned for its spectacular geology, but within the 1.2 million acre park, visitors will also experience seven life zones, three types of desert and an ecology that nearly rivals the park's impressive geology. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 100 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, shrubs, wildflowers and fossils. This guide was updated in 2012 with a new cover design and features a graphic that illustrates the geologic history of the canyon. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. The familiar Monarch butterfly is one of over 5,000 species of butterflies found in the diverse ecosystems of North America. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 70 familiar and unique species and includes information on their life cycle and features illustrations of common caterpillars and pupae. This convenient guide is an ideal, portable source of practical information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Nevada is a tremendous place to learn about and experience bird life, with a list topping 500 and iconic species like Western Grebe, Clark's Nutcracker, Phainopepla, and state bird Mountain Bluebird. The majority of the Silver State is located in the Great Basin, which is an arid plateau interspersed with several small mountain ranges running north to south. In the low-lying Mojave Desert, there are open-country species like Verdin, Greater Roadrunner, and Sagebrush Sparrow. Birds are so ubiquitous that they can serve as an entry point into nature study, and it helps to get acquainted with the most representative species in a given area. The portable reference Nevada Birds is a great tool for this, as it features beautiful illustrations of 140 common and familiar species as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their bird identification skills and peer more deeply into birds' fascinating lives. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. The Keystone State claims Eastern Hemlock as its state tree, one of thousands of species of plants growing in the diverse ecosystems found throughout the state. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers and also includes an ecoregion 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. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. When tracking animals in Africa, guides rely on spoor (tracks and dung) to let them know where and when animals are present. African Animal Tracks is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for nature enthusiasts wanting to learn more about the science of tracking many of these nocturnal species. Beautiful illustrations highlight more than 80 species and their signs. Laminated for durability, this lightweight guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Waterford Press understands the importance of teaching our children well. We also know that learning can be enhanced when information is presented in an entertaining format. Designed to complement the curriculum for ages 8-12, our Great Lakes Wildlife Nature Activity Book features dozens of nature-related games, quizzes and classroom activities that encourage interest and engage children in nature and the natural sciences.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. The state flower, the purple lilac, is one of thousands of species of plants growing in the diverse ecosystems found throughout the Granite State. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers and also includes an ecoregion 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. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Did you know that the number of Oklahoma wildflowers species ranks third in the nation, behind California and Texas? The state tree, the redbud, is one of thousands of species of plants growing in the diverse ecosystems found throughout the state. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers and also includes an ecoregion 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. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Stretching from Massachusetts to Northern Maine, the northeastern coastline encompasses a variety of diverse habitats that are home to thousands of species of plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of seashore birds, mammals, seashore creatures, seashells, nearshore fishes and plants. It also includes a tidal zone map that shows at what tidal depth the species occur. On laminated paper 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. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Shenandoah National Park's diverse ecosystems harbor an abundance of wildlife. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, butterflies, trees, shrubs and wildflowers. It also features a map that points out the area's prime wildlife-viewing hotspots. 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. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Pollinators in West Virginia include bats, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. These beneficial species are both beautiful to observe and critical to the preservation of the state's diverse eco-system and agriculture. This portable folding guide includes illustrations and descriptions of 140 species and a back-panel map featuring some of the state's top nature viewing hot spots. A handy field reference and perfect take-along guide for visitors and nature enthusiasts of all ages.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. There's so much to learn when exploring the rich birdlife of the Peach State, which is home to over 400 permanent residents, regular breeders, or annual migrants. Georgia's state bird Brown Thrasher leads a life as fascinating as the Painted Bunting is beautiful. There are also local specialties like Brown-headed Nuthatch and loads of Neotropical migrants to be seen in spring and fall. With such a diverse assemblage of bird species, it helps to have a portable reference to the most familiar species. In the beautifully illustrated Georgia Birds, 140 common species are featured along with an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-viewing hotspots. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel pocket folding guide is ideal for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to deepen their connection with the land by connecting more deeply with its avian life. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. Oklahoma is one of the most fascinating states for experiencing and learning about bird life, as it hosts species from both the east and west. The impressive diversity of over 480 species stems from the varied topography across the Sooner State. There are rich hardwood forests in the east with such species as Prothonotary Warbler and Blue Grosbeak; eastern wetlands with Least Terns and Black-necked Stilts; tallgrass prairies with Greater Prairie-Chickens and state bird Scissor-tailed Flycatchers; and the Wichita Mountains with endangered Black-capped Vireos. Sifting through so many species is challenging, so it helps to have a portable resource on hand to cut through the clutter and focus on a smaller selection of representative species. The beautifully illustrated Oklahoma Birds features illustrations of 140 bird species as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 bird-finding hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is a terrific resource for educators, learners, naturalists, and birders who wish to sharpen their bird identification skills and peer more closely into birds' fascinating lives. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. Eastern Backyard Birds is the ideal reference guide for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts living in the eastern USA (east of the 100th Meridian). This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes information on attracting, feeding and creating safe habitats for birds to rest and nest. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information for both novice and expert birdwatchers alike. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. Having one of the richest avifaunas in the world, Africa's diverse ecosystems are the permanent or migratory home of over 2,600 species of birds. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map of the country's vegetation zones. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field on safari. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. The reclusive and endangered snow leopard, is one of the many fascinating species covered in this guide. The World of Wild Cats - edited by world-famous naturalist Jeff Corwin - teaches about the way wild cats evolved, how they are built and how they behave, reproduce and survive in different habitats around the world. It also highlights some of the most familiar and unique species found worldwide, their current status, what to do if you encounter a wild cat in the wild and what you can do to help to conserve and protect these spectacular creatures. This folding pocket guide is the ideal reference for cat-lovers and teachers alike. Made in the USA.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Educational and entertaining, this folding pocket field guide provides a simplified introduction to the different types of volcanoes, volcanic hazards (including flying debris, pyroclastic flows, geysers and mud pots), and the rocks and calderas that are formed as a result of eruptions. Also reviews the history of volcanic events worldwide, their relationship to tsunamis and earthquakes and prominent active volcanic areas worldwide. Will appeal equally to novice volcanologists and students of geology and geography. Laminated for durability, this lightweight guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Wilderness Survival, 3rd Edition, is your survival tool for staying alive if you are ever lost or immobilized in the wilderness. Included is essential information on basic first aid, including up-to-date steps for performing CPR. This guide also provides information on building a shelter, signaling for help, foraging for food and water--including recognizing edible plants--making a fire, avoiding outdoor hazards like animal encounters and dangerous weather, and navigating through the wilderness. Portable and light-weight, this valuable pocket guide is an important source of information for outdoor professionals, recreationists, and anyone active in a wilderness setting. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. With its varied terrain, Colorado features six major vegetation communities: plains/grassland, foothills, montane, subalpine, alpine, and semi-desert shrubland. Across these regions, over 2,600 plant species grow, including iconic taxa like state tree Blue Spruce and state wildflower Colorado Blue Columbine. About 500 of Colorado's plants are regionally endemic or rare, making for endless intrigue for those wishing to learn Colorado's floral aspect. Plants are all around us and they often shape the character of the land, which is why so many people look to plants when striving to forge stronger relationships with landscapes. It is useful, then, to have the portable reference Colorado Trees & Wildflowers, which incudes 140 common and familiar trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated collection includes an ecoregion map showing over 20 botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists who wish to immerse themselves in Colorado's plant life and better understand the ecological roles the various plants play. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. The ancient art of animal tracking can lead us deeper into the lives of animals. and sometimes right to the animals themselves. Every track and sign tells a story and brims with intrigue, so it's helpful to get to know the animals behind the tracks and signs. The beautifully illustrated collection Animal Tracks features the tracks and signs of 65 common and familiar North American species as well as a handy ruler for the all-important practice of measuring tracks and signs. Laminated for durability, this folding pocket guide serves as a portable companion and is as useful in the outdoor learning setting as it is deep in the wilderness. Ideal for educators, learners, naturalists, trackers, and trekkers. Made in the USA. Leung, Raymond (ilustrador).…