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Product Identifiers

PublisherWaterford Press, Incorporated

ISBN-101620053810

ISBN-139781620053812

eBay Product ID (ePID)18038402577

Product Key Features

Book TitleMichigan Butterflies and Pollinators : a Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species

Number of Pages12 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicUnited States / MidWest / East North Central (Il, in, Mi, Oh, Wi), Technology / Agriculture, Animals / Butterflies & Moths

Publication Year2020

IllustratorYes, Leung, Raymond

GenreNature, Travel, Juvenile Nonfiction

AuthorWaterford Press, James Kavanagh

Book SeriesNature Observation North America Ser.

FormatPaperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight1.4 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width3.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

ReviewsPocket Naturalist guides are to nature-loving backpackers what Cliffs Notes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential., 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.

Grade FromPreschool

Grade ToTwelfth Grade

SynopsisMichigan is nestled in the heart of the iconic Great Lakes Basin and at the intersection of both eastern and western plants, allowing it to support an impressive diversity of over 150 butterfly species. Throughout the blooming season, even casual observers can regularly see such standouts as Aphrodite Fritillary, Black Swallowtail, Painted Lady, and Monarch--and it's not just butterflies making regular visits to flowers. The Great Lakes State is packed with great places for observing hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. This diverse assortment of animals collectively plays essential ecological roles while supporting the production of staple food crops for humans. Learning about pollinators and the fascinating lives they lead is endlessly enriching. Given the remarkable diversity of species, it's handy to have quick access to a portable reference. This beautifully illustrated resource features 140 common and familiar species, as well as a back-panel map showing top pollinator-viewing hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the perfect companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and gardeners who wish to learn more about the pollinators they are most likely to encounter in Michigan. Made in the USA., Pollinators in Michigan 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., Featuring 140 common and familiar species, this beautifully illustrated resource also includes a back-panel map showing top pollinator-viewing hotspots and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the perfect companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and gardeners who wish to learn more about the pollinators they are most likely to encounter in Michigan. Made in the USA.