The Great Alaska Nature Factbook: A Guide to the State's Remarkable Animals, Plants, and Natural Features

By Susan Ewing

Book Overview

The Great Alaska Nature Factbook is a popular and fun to read reference guide to the animals, plants, and natural features of our 49th state and the last frontier. Learn about everything from King Crabs to Fireweed, Epilobium angustifolium. Did you know Marbled murrelets are the only seabirds to make their nests in trees? In Alaska, Jack Frost delivers two kinds of ice crystal glaze: hoarfrost and rime. Over 200 fascinating entries accompanied by line drawings and a state map.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882408380
• ISBN13: 9780882408385
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher