Critters of Oregon
Pocket Guide to Animals in Your State
Will be published approx. on 20. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-64755-654-9 (ISBN)
Description
Get the perfect kids' introduction to Oregon's mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of Oregon is your wildlife pocket guide that's informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 69 critters of the Beaver State-if an animal is in this book, it's found in Oregon.
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 Oregon includes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
Book Features:
69 critters-only Oregon 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.
Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of Oregon is your wildlife pocket guide that's informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 69 critters of the Beaver State-if an animal is in this book, it's found in Oregon.
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 Oregon includes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
Book Features:
69 critters-only Oregon 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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 years
Illustrations
Color photos and illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 152 mm
Width: 108 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-64755-654-9 (9781647556549)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
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. Alex is the co-organizer of several Black in X weeks, including Black Birders Week, Black Mammalogists Week, and Black in Marine Science Week. This movement encourages diversity in nature, the celebration of Black individual scientists, awareness of Black nature enthusiasts, and diversity in STEAM fields.
Content
About Wildlife Forever
Acknowledgments
Dedication
Introduction
Oregon: The Beaver State
How to Use This Guide
Safety Note
Notes About Icons
The Critters
Mammals
Birds
Reptiles and Amphibians
Glossary
Checklist
The Art of Conservation
Photo Credits
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Dedication
Introduction
Oregon: The Beaver State
How to Use This Guide
Safety Note
Notes About Icons
The Critters
Mammals
Birds
Reptiles and Amphibians
Glossary
Checklist
The Art of Conservation
Photo Credits
About the Author