Critters of California - Pocket Guide to Animals in Your State
Get the perfect kids’ introduction to California’s mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of California is your wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 63 critters of the Golden State—if an animal is in this book, it’s found in California. Each species is showcased in a professional-quality photograph that’s paired with such neat-to-know details as habitat, range, and preferred food sources. Illustrations of the critter’s tracks complement the information, and a “Did You Know?” paragraph provides fascinating trivia worth sharing with family, friends, and teachers. Critters of California includes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Book Features: 63 critters—only California animals Full-color photos of every species Concise descriptions and interesting “Did You Know?” facts Attractive layout with kid appeal A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefits Wildlife Forever to support their conservation efforts Author Bio Alex Troutman is a wildlife biologist, birder, nature enthusiast, and science communicator from Austell, Georgia. He has a passion for sharing the wonders of nature and introducing the younger generation to the outdoors. He holds both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in biology from Georgia Southern University, with a focus in conservation. Because he knows what it feels like to not see individuals who look like you, or come from a similar background, doing the things you enjoy or working in the career that you aspire to be in, Alex makes a point not only to be that representation for the younger generation but also to make sure that kids have exposure to the careers they are interested in and the diverse scientists working in those careers.