James Kavanagh Books in Order

This illustrated guide introduces major dinosaur groups, their evolution, and more than forty familiar species. It also covers fossil formation, places to look for fossils, and later prehistoric mammals, including mammoths and saber-toothed cats, in a portable format.

This illustrated field reference helps readers identify North American ducks whether resting on the water or seen in flight. Its compact presentation is intended for quick consultation during nature walks, backyard observations, and other encounters with familiar species.

This illustrated folding guide introduces more than 140 animals found in the Everglades, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and butterflies. It provides a portable reference for recognizing wildlife in the region’s distinctive subtropical habitats.

Southern Arizona's golf courses provide habitat for wildlife as well as recreation. This illustrated folding guide introduces more than 140 mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and desert plants that golfers may encounter, offering a portable reference for identifying them.

An illustrated introduction to 140 Michigan trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, spanning forest, dune, marsh, and prairie habitats. A map of botanical locations accompanies the folding reference, helping readers connect familiar plants with the places they grow.

This illustrated guide introduces 140 familiar Oklahoma trees, shrubs, and wildflowers from the state’s intersecting plant communities. A map of botanical sites and a folding format help readers begin recognizing species across varied local landscapes.

This illustrated folding guide helps readers recognize more than 140 familiar birds found around Portland. Developed with the local Audubon society, it includes a map of observation sites and covers birds encountered in gardens and along trails.

Games, quizzes, and classroom activities introduce children to wildlife found in the Rocky Mountains. Designed to support school science learning, this activity book encourages investigation of the region's animals while connecting local habitats with broader natural science concepts.

This children's activity book examines wildlife in the deserts of the American Southwest through games, quizzes, and classroom exercises. Designed to complement science lessons, it encourages curiosity about desert animals and the natural environments in which they live.

This folding guide presents illustrations of 140 familiar Virginia trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. A map of botanical locations supports exploration of the state’s forests and wetlands, offering beginners a practical starting point for identifying local plants.

This concise reference brings together the flags, capitals, and population figures of 210 countries. It also identifies more than 200 international symbols, providing a compact introduction to national emblems and other visual signs used around the world.

This illustrated guide introduces 140 Oregon animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, and coastal creatures. A map highlights wildlife observation sites across the state, providing a compact reference for exploring forests, mountains, wetlands, and drier habitats.

This folding guide introduces more than 140 plants and animals found along the Texas coast, including birds, mammals, shells, crabs, and fish. Illustrations and a map of wildlife observation sites support identification during visits to coastal habitats.

This field guide introduces more than 325 familiar Alaskan plants and animals alongside notable natural attractions. It connects wildlife identification with exploration of the state’s mountains, forests, wetlands, and tundra, offering a broad reference for visitors and residents.

An illustrated field guide to more than three hundred Arizona plants and animals, accompanied by one hundred natural attractions. Coverage reflects the state’s contrasting deserts, mountains, and canyon habitats, offering an introduction to both wildlife and places to explore.

This illustrated field guide introduces more than 370 California plants and animals alongside eighty-five natural attractions. It covers the state’s diverse coastal, desert, mountain, woodland, and wetland environments, combining species recognition with suggestions for exploring natural places.

This illustrated guide surveys Florida's plants, animals, and natural attractions, bringing together a broad range of species in one reference. It introduces the state's varied environments for students, visitors, and beginning naturalists exploring its wildlife.

An illustrated folding reference introduces Virginia's familiar mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. A map of wildlife-viewing areas accompanies the species guide, helping readers explore habitats from Appalachian forests to coastal marshes.

This folding guide identifies potentially dangerous North American animals and plants while addressing common misconceptions about them. It also discusses encounters and injuries, giving readers a compact introduction to recognizing hazards during outdoor activities.

A portable illustrated reference explains a variety of useful knots and the jobs they perform. It introduces practical ways to fasten, secure, and join materials, serving as a compact companion for learning and practicing knot tying.

This illustrated folding guide introduces more than 140 bird species familiar to the Miami area. A map highlights birdwatching locations throughout the city, giving residents and visitors a portable reference for recognizing birds during outdoor observation.

This illustrated guide introduces common plants and animals of San Francisco and the Bay Area, including trees, wildflowers, birds, and coastal creatures. Its folding format provides a compact reference for exploring the region's green spaces.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in the American Southwest. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

A compact illustrated guide introduces familiar mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and butterflies of the Yellowstone area. A map highlights wildlife-viewing locations, helping visitors recognize the animals they may encounter while exploring the region.

This illustrated guide introduces more than 140 familiar and distinctive birds found in Ireland's varied habitats. A map identifies birdwatching locations, while the laminated folding format provides a portable reference for residents and visitors observing permanent and migratory species.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in California. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

Cape May's coastal habitats and migration routes attract an exceptional variety of birds. This illustrated guide identifies more than 140 familiar and distinctive species, with a regional map helping visitors and residents find prominent places for observing them.

This illustrated folding guide introduces more than 140 birds found in Costa Rica. A map highlights birding locations across the country, providing visitors and beginning birdwatchers a compact reference for exploring its varied avian life.

An illustrated folding guide introduces familiar butterflies and moths found in Costa Rica. Alongside species identification, it explains their life cycle and shows caterpillars and pupae, helping visitors recognize these insects at different stages of development.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Florida. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in North Carolina. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

This pocket guide introduces familiar animals found in Rocky Mountain National Park's alpine and subalpine habitats. Illustrations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and butterflies accompany a map of locations suited to wildlife observation.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Texas. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Alaska. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Arizona. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding guide surveys Cape Cod's coastal wildlife and plants, including birds, mammals, fish, shells, and other seashore life. A map of viewing areas helps visitors connect the species they identify with local habitats.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Colorado. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

This folding guide introduces common Georgia trees, shrubs, and wildflowers through illustrations and a map of botanical sites. It gives beginners a portable reference for recognizing plants across the state's forests, floodplains, and coastal environments.

This folding reference introduces more than 140 birds associated with prairie grasslands, including resident and migratory species. Illustrations support identification, and a map highlights birdwatching areas for readers exploring the region's varied habitats throughout their outdoor visits.

This illustrated reference introduces familiar trees, shrubs, and wildflowers of the grasslands, including the sunflower. A map of botanical locations accompanies the species guide, helping residents and visitors recognize plants across the region's varied habitats.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in the Great Lakes region. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding guide introduces familiar trees, shrubs, and wildflowers of the Great Smoky Mountains. Designed for use outdoors, it provides a compact reference for recognizing plants within the region's richly varied forests and other environments.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Hawaii. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

This illustrated guide helps readers identify common household and garden pests, including insects that damage wood, contaminate food, or bite. It also covers control and beneficial insects, providing a compact reference for understanding unwanted visitors.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Illinois. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Indiana. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding guide introduces common trees, shrubs, and wildflowers found in Kentucky, including goldenrod. A map of botanical locations accompanies the species illustrations, helping readers explore plants across the state's forests, wetlands, and prairies.

This illustrated guide introduces familiar trees, shrubs, and wildflowers of Maryland and Washington, DC. A map of botanical locations complements the species reference, giving beginning naturalists a portable tool for recognizing plants in the region.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Massachusetts. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Minnesota. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Montana. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in New Jersey. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in New York State. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Ohio. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

This folding guide introduces common Ohio trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, including the Ohio Buckeye. Species illustrations and a map of botanical sites help readers identify plants across the state's prairies, marshes, river valleys, and forests.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in the Pacific Northwest. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Pennsylvania. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in the Rocky Mountains. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

A compact illustrated reference introduces common Vermont mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects. A map of wildlife-viewing sites helps readers explore the state's forests and wetlands while becoming more familiar with local animals.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Virginia. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Kansas. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in Maine. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in South Carolina. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

An illustrated folding reference introduces butterflies and moths found in West Virginia. Designed for use outdoors, it helps readers recognize familiar species and provides a starting point for observing these insects and understanding their place in local nature.

This illustrated reference explains how skull shape, teeth, horns, and limb bones distinguish common North American animals. It also covers basic skeletal structure and the preparation and preservation of specimens, with a ruler for field comparisons.

Illustrations introduce more than 140 bird species found along the Upper Missouri River in Cascade County, Montana. A map of prominent river trails helps readers connect identification work with places to observe birds in the region.

A compact boating reference surveys navigation, weather, water laws, and common nautical hazards. It combines safety procedures with first-aid information and an equipment checklist for readers preparing to spend time on boats or around water.

Designed for novice and occasional campers, this reference covers choosing equipment, setting up camp, knots, fires, water purification, and wilderness first aid. Preparation lists help organize supplies, food, and medical kits before leaving home.

This portable introduction outlines the daily responsibilities of caring for cats, including feeding, grooming, exercise, and preventive care. It also discusses common health problems, giving new owners a concise reference to their animals’ basic needs.

Developed with emergency medical technicians and military medics, this reference introduces the assessment and care of serious injuries in the field. Its compact format organizes basic first aid and wound-specific information for situations before emergency assistance arrives.

Illustrations introduce familiar Delaware trees and wildflowers in a compact folding reference. Designed for use outdoors, the guide combines species identification with a map of botanical sites to help readers explore plants across the state.

This reference examines hazards associated with hurricanes, landslides, fires, heat waves, and disrupted essential services. It covers emergency preparation, survival-kit supplies, and ways to reduce illness and injury when people must leave homes or vehicles.

A concise introduction to dog ownership covers feeding, water, grooming, exercise, and preventive care. The portable reference also discusses common health issues, organizing basic information for newcomers learning to meet a dog’s everyday needs.

This illustrated folding reference introduces familiar birds encountered in European gardens and nearby outdoor spaces. Its simplified identification format gives beginning and experienced observers a portable companion for recognizing the species they see around them.

A field reference outlines dressing procedures for forty North American game species, alongside information about anatomy, habitats, and ranges. A basic tool checklist and discussion of hunting etiquette complement the practical material for novice and experienced hunters.

This compact reference introduces the everyday work of keeping horses, from feeding and grooming to exercise and preventive care. It also surveys common health issues, offering beginners an organized overview of essential animal-care responsibilities.

Illustrated coverage introduces familiar and potentially dangerous wildlife across the Middle East, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects. A separate section discusses field responses to hazardous bites, linking identification with the risks posed by particular animals.

Thirty nature-themed activities invite young children to explore forest life through games and quizzes. Bears, deer, nuthatches, mushrooms, and other woodland inhabitants provide starting points for learning about animals, plants, and the natural sciences through play.

This coastal reference introduces New England beach habitats and their plants and animals from Connecticut to Maine. It also discusses seasonal discoveries, exploration methods, collection regulations, responsible beachcombing, and safety considerations for visitors to the shore.

From rocky shores to mudflats, this folding guide introduces the beach habitats found between Oregon and British Columbia. Illustrations and concise information help readers recognize the widespread plants and animals of the Pacific Northwest’s intertidal environments.

This illustrated folding guide introduces 140 familiar Utah animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, fishes, and insects. An ecoregion map identifies wildlife-viewing locations and learning sites, linking species identification to the state’s varied landscapes.

Designed originally for the Federal Junior Duck Stamp program, this illustrated reference identifies common North American waterfowl. It shows breeding duck pairs both swimming and flying, alongside geese and swans, in a durable format for outdoor observation.

Illustrations identify 140 Wisconsin mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and insects in this folding field reference. An ecoregion map points to wildlife-viewing sites, helping observers connect the state’s animals with forests, wetlands, and lakes.

Illustrated activities introduce children to Australia's wildlife, including dingoes, wombats, kangaroos, and koalas. Games and quizzes encourage young readers to explore native animals while building interest in nature and science through a workbook designed for active participation.

More than 120 common North American beetles appear in this illustrated folding reference. Alongside identification material, the guide outlines their natural history, habitats, and distribution, introducing readers to the diversity of this large insect group.

This illustrated reference introduces forty popular cat breeds, from Persians to Burmese. Notes on breed origins, physical features, and typical personalities accompany the images, helping readers compare cats and recognize differences among familiar breeds.

This compact illustrated guide surveys fifty popular dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club through 2010. It compares origins, distinguishing physical features, and personality traits, providing a portable reference for identifying and learning about dogs.

Designed for children in kindergarten through second grade, this seashore activity book combines puzzles, word games, origami, and drawing exercises. The varied activities encourage curiosity about coastal nature while supporting early learning in the natural sciences.

Thirty activities help children explore wetland habitats through games, quizzes, and nature-based learning. Herons, frogs, backswimmers, cattails, and other inhabitants introduce the animals and plants of these environments, encouraging curiosity about wildlife and the natural sciences.

This illustrated guide introduces more than 140 animal species of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. An area map complements the species accounts, helping visitors explore the refuge’s marshes, islands, forests, and prairies.

A compact introduction explains different volcano types, lava flows, pyroclastic flows, and the rocks eruptions produce. Its simplified presentation gives students and outdoor explorers a portable reference for understanding volcanic landscapes and the processes shaping them.

This illustrated folding reference introduces more than 140 animals of the Amazon region, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and insects. Concise identification material offers travelers a portable way to become familiar with the region’s wildlife.

Created with the Land Between the Lakes Association, this guide introduces elk, bison, and more than one hundred other plants and animals of the preserve. Illustrations provide a compact field reference for exploring its prairie wildlife.

A beginner’s freshwater-fishing reference explains where to fish, casting, bait, lures, rigging, and landing a catch. Profiles of fourteen widely stocked sport fish connect particular species with suitable tackle and fishing methods in a portable format.

Illustrations introduce familiar Manitoba birds, from blackbirds and owls to avocets and ducks. Developed with Oak Hammock Marsh, this compact field reference also maps prominent birding locations to help readers plan observations across the province.

This illustrated reference identifies 140 familiar animals of Maryland and Washington, DC, including birds, mammals, reptiles, fishes, and shoreline creatures. An ecoregion map highlights wildlife-viewing and learning sites across the area’s forests, marshes, and tidal habitats.

Step-by-step instructions explain outdoor knots used in boating, fishing, camping, and climbing. This folding reference covers joining lines, fastening ropes, binding materials, and other practical tasks, giving readers a compact aid for common outdoor challenges.

This illustrated guide profiles more than ninety invasive plants and animals affecting North American ecosystems. Identification marks, routes of introduction, and control efforts explain how these species spread and why they threaten native wildlife and plants.

More than 120 Antarctic and subantarctic species appear in this illustrated reference, including seabirds, whales, seals, fishes, and marine invertebrates. Distinguishing features help travelers recognize wildlife encountered on land and at sea in the region.

This folding guide illustrates more than 140 birds found in the Sierra Nevada’s montane forest region. A map highlights bird-viewing areas, giving residents and visitors a portable reference for identifying species during outdoor exploration.