Book Information

  • Imprint: Formac Publishing Company Limited
  • Publication Date: 13 June 2005
  • Copyright Year: 2005
  • ISBN: 9780887806612
  • Replaced By: Southern Ontario Nature Guide
  • Page Count: 128
  • Dimensions: 4.25" x 6.25"
  • Interest ages: 8-15

Purchasing Information

Paperback
9780887806612
$9.95 CAD

Out of print

Formac Pocketguide to Nature

Animals, plants and birds in Southwest Ontario from Toronto to Windsor

by Jeffrey C. Domm

illustrated by Jeffrey C. Domm

This full-colour book is the perfect companion for anyone who likes to take a close look at nature, with a focus on southwestern Ontario.
The perfect pocket companion for exploring Ontario parks and hiking trails
This full-colour book is the perfect companion for anyone who likes to take a close look at nature. From bugs to birds, wildflowers to reptiles, this pocket-size book gives key information on the creatures and plants found in parks, woodlands and wilderness areas in Southwest Ontario.
Full-colour illustrations by Jeff Domm are accompanied by concise information that offers readers the keys to quick identification of many common species. Sections include:
*Mammals
*Reptiles
*Birds
*Butterflies
*Insects
*Mushrooms
*Wildflowers
*Trees
As in Jeff Domm's successful Ontario bird guides, the pages are designed to convey information through visual and graphic keys and concise text. This book will appeal to nature lovers of all ages who are curious to know more about the environment and the wild creatures and plants of their area.

About the Authors

Jeffrey C. Domm

Jeffrey C. Domm
Artist Jeffrey C. Domm has had a lifelong fascination with nature and wildlife. He is a distinguished illustrator of wildlife and nature. He is retired from teaching illustration at Halifax’s renowned NSCAD University. He has illustrated more than twenty wildlife books, including the best-selling Lorimer Field Guide to 225 Ontario Birds. He lives in Cow Bay, Nova Scotia.

Jeffrey C. Domm

Jeffrey C. Domm
Artist Jeffrey C. Domm has had a lifelong fascination with nature and wildlife. He is a distinguished illustrator of wildlife and nature. He is retired from teaching illustration at Halifax’s renowned NSCAD University. He has illustrated more than twenty wildlife books, including the best-selling Lorimer Field Guide to 225 Ontario Birds. He lives in Cow Bay, Nova Scotia.

Reviews

"A great first guide for novice naturalists."
Toronto Sun

Awards

Mayor's Award for Book Illustration
2006

Subjects (BISAC)

NATURE / Animals / Wildlife, TRAVEL / Canada / Ontario (ON)

Subjects

Local Interest: Ontario: South-West Ontario, Local Interest, Local Interest: Ontario, Science and Nature, Science and Nature: Nature Guides, Science and Nature: Nature Guides: Ontario

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