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Measuring over 270 miles long, up to 18 miles wide and a mile deep, the Grand Canyon is renowned for its spectacular geology and seven life zones, which support a vast diversity of plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 100 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, shrubs, wildflowers and fossils. The guide also features a detailed illustration that highlights the geologic history of the canyon from top to bottom over the past six million years. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and is ideal for field use by outdoor enthusiasts and professionals, as well as all visitors to the Grand Canyon. Made in the USA.

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One of the top birding destinations on earth, China’s vast landscape encompasses six biogeographical areas that harbor an astonishing avifauna including more than 1,300 species of birds, 52 of which are endemic and found nowhere else in the world. The country’s 600+ nature reserves and national parks are ideal places to enjoy birds in China. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information for anyone interested in Asia birds, and is ideal for field use by China’s residents and visitors. Made in the USA.

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A herpetologist's dream, Florida’s warm climate is home to the nation’s largest and most diverse populations of reptiles and amphibians. This simplified pocket guide highlights 95 of the most common and unique species of salamanders, frogs, toads, lizards, snakes, turtles and crocodilians found in Florida, and also references the notorious introduced species that are decimating the Everglades ecosystem. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and is ideal for field use by outdoor recreationists as well as science professionals. Made in the USA.

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The brightest and largest object in the night sky, the Moon is about 1/4 the diameter of Earth and is approximately 240,000 miles (385,000 km) distant. This folding pocket guide provides simplified reference to the Moon and its surface features, its phases (and how these affect gravitation on Earth), eclipses, myths and viewing hints. Detailed maps of the Moon highlight prominent craters, mountains ranges, seas, highlands and manned moon landing sites. Laminated for durability, this indispensable pocket reference is ideal for astronomers of all ages. Made in the USA.

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