Western Backyard Birds is the perfect reference guide for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts living in the western USA (west 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 novices and experts alike. Made in the USA. Western Backyard Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Urban Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. With helpful tips on how to attract birds to your yard, you'll find this an indispensable guide to identifying a multitude of backyard species. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations, map) Zoologist Jim Kavanagh 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. www.waterfordpress.com