America Is Wild! - (Americana) by Brad Timm (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Explore the wild heart of America, one state at a time, in this visually captivating wildlife encyclopedia featuring over 400 illustrations.

America is WILD! Whether you are admiring wildflowers in one of the spectacular National Parks, or listening to birdsong in Brooklyn, America is abuzz with wildlife, from birds, to bees, to bugs and blooms.

Inside you'll discover:

• One iconic mammal, bird, insect, and plant from each U.S. state.
• Fascinating facts about adaptations, habitats, and cultural significance.
• Detailed illustrations that bring every species to life.
• Expert insights from Brad Timm, wildlife ecologist and educator with a Ph.D. in Wildlife Conservation.
• All brought to life with illustrations by Jill De Haan and Margaux Samson Abadie.

This is the definitive, illustrated guide to the wildlife and plants of North America featuring nearly 200 animals and 200 plants found in the U.S. It is compiled by Dr Brad Timm, a wildlife ecologist and educator with a passion for native species.

Perfect for families and little nature lovers, America is Wild! is your essential companion for exploring the species that shape the nation's ecosystems, from the tiniest of pollinators to the tallest of trees.

About the Author

Brad Timm is a wildlife ecologist with Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Wildlife Conservation. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Northeast Wildlife Team, an organization focused on educating the general public about the wildlife of the northeastern U.S., and educating and empowering people with simple actions they can take to help wildlife around them.

Margaux Samson Abadie, also known as Nano Fevrier, is an illustrator and children's clothing and textile print designer from France. Her work is rooted in nature, childhood memories, folklore, travels, literature, cinema and music. She likes to tackle subjects such as ecology, slow living and mindfulness.

Jill De Haan grew up in the glorious mountains of Utah making bows & arrows and collecting unusual rocks. She currently lives in the woods of upstate New York.