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Foster a love of wildlife with the perfect kids’ introduction to mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians of Virginia and West Virginia.
Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of Virginia & West Virginia is your wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 64 critters of Virginia and West Virginia—if an animal is in this book, it’s found in your region.
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 Virginia & West Virginia includes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
Book Features:
- 64 critters—only animals of Virginia and West Virginia
- 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
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.
About Wildlife Forever
Foreword from the Director
Facts About Virginia and West Virginia
How to Use This Guide
The Critters
- Mammals
- Birds
- Reptiles
- Amphibians
Lifelist
Wild Words
Wildlife Forever Projects
About the Author
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