
Cronin's Key Guide to Australian Wildlife
Leonard Cronin(Author)
Jacana (Publisher)
Published on 1. January 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-74175-075-1 (ISBN)
Description
An indispensable guide to Australian wildlife with plants and animals from the coral reefs to the rainforests, eucalypt woodlands and deserts.* Over 600 beautifully illustrated images.* Distribution maps.* Comprehensive descriptions.* Information on where they live or grow.A field guide for travellers and a reference book for the home library.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
St Leonards, NSW
Australia
Publishing group
Allen & Unwin
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 130 mm
Weight
410 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-74175-075-1 (9781741750751)
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Person
Leonard Cronin is one of Australia's foremost natural history authors. Trained as a biologist, he is a prolific writer of books and articles about the Australian flora, fauna and environment, bringing his own fascination with the natural world to the general reader. His books include the bestselling Key Guide series of field guides, Australian Flora, A Journey Through Ancient Kingdoms and Natural Wonders and The Australian Animal Atlas. He also contributes a monthly column about Australian wildlife to the ABC's Gardening Australia magazine.
Content
IntroductionAustralian HabitatsAnimals:MammalsBirdsReptilesFrogsFishMarine InvertebratesLand InvertebratesPlants:RainforestsForests and WoodlandsCoastal HeathsDry CountryGlossaryIndex