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Things That Bite: Great Lakes Edition
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- Book Synopsis
- Be aware, not afraid. Spiders, snakes, bears and bats - they're out there, but there's no reason to fear them. Things That Bite takes a matter-of-fact look at more than 30 creatures found in the Great Lakes region. Detailed information includes fascinating facts, environmental benefits of each species, discussion of why some might bite, bite prevention and myths about each creature.
- About The Author
- Tom Anderson is a professional naturalist, an award-winning writer and a wildlife expert. For sixteen years he was director of the Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center, which is associated with the Science Museum of Minnesota and is located in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota. In addition to his work at the nature center, Tom is a well-known writer and columnist. For nearly 15 years he wrote "Reading Sign," an award-winning column for the Chisago County Press. He is also the author of two books, Learning Nature by a Country Road and Black Bear: Seasons in the Wild, both from Voyageur Press. He is a published poet and was a columnist for the Midwest Fly Fishing Magazine and the Science Museum of Minnesota periodical Encounters. Tom has been honored many times for his writing. He was one of 20 Minnesotan artists chosen to participate in the Millennium Journal Project. In 2003 he was awarded the "Best Commentary Award" by The National Association of Interpretation's periodical, The Legacy. In 2004 he was runner-up for the "Best Feature" category. The natural world and our intimate connection to it inspires Tom to write. He lives southwest of North Branch, but he travels often, especially in the far North. He lives with his lovely wife Nancy Conger in the 19th century farmhouse his Swedish great-great grandparents built.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781591930778
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Adventure Publications, (19 June 2008)
- Number of Pages
- 140
- Weight
- 269 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 203 x 152 x 8 mm
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