Critters of Oregon - (Wildlife Pocket Guides for Kids) by Alex Troutman (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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.