Description: This 12-panel, laminated folding guide to the Galapagos Islands highlights over 140 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fishes, seashore creatures, and butterflies/insects and a unique map showing the location of the top 10 most sought-after species. A back panel map indicates the islands and various species found on them.
Brief description: 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.