A Field Guide to Desert Holes, Revised Edition [Paperback]

Pinau Merlin (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1886679231 | ISBN-13: 978-1886679238 | Publication Date: October 1, 2002 | Edition: Revised

They're everywhere in the desert! Ground holes. Elevated holes. Divots. Mounds. The revised edition of this quirky and popular field guide helps curious visitors -- as well as seasoned naturalists -- sort through the often bewildering abundance of desert holes so they can find out who's behind all that digging. Includes over 60 drawings of desert animals, their holes, and their tracks, and over 50 full-color photographs.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Just as Roger Tory Peterson heightened interest in birds...[Merlin] is bringing to light the unseen lives of the desert..." --Smithsonian Magazine

"An unusual new book that helps readers decode the various underground residences of the desert Southwest." --Los Angeles Times

About the Author

Pinau Merlin has lived in the desert Southwest for 25 years and in wilderness areas for 14 years. Ms. Merlin leads natural history expeditions in the United States and Mexico, teaches tracking, designs wildlife habitat and nature trails, and writes on a variety of natural history topics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Pr; Revised edition (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886679231
• ISBN-13: 978-1886679238
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,691 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Science > Biological Sciences > Animals > Wildlife
  • #13 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Science > Biological Sciences > Animals > General
  • #45 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Outdoors & Nature > Reference

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good information, but needs photos, May 31, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: A Field Guide to Desert Holes (Paperback)

This tiny book is chock full of information and organized in an easy-to-read format. Unfortunately, the detailed descriptions of the holes, burrows, and depressions did not in any way help me visualize them--especially because many are similar. It would have been extremely helpful to see photos of the "desert holes" and the animals/birds/insects that make/use these areas. There are some black and white pencil drawings; although scarce, they are helpful. If this book had photos, I would have given it a rating of 10 stars!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great reference, September 1, 2006

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This review is from: A Field Guide to Desert Holes, Revised Edition (Paperback)

We use it when camping and hiking. It is great if you are planning on visiting and/or camping in the Southwest. I would agree though that there needs to be more color pictures and more drawings to illustrate exactly what the author of this book is talking about. An excellent reference that makes visiting the desert so much more fun.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We love this book!, March 28, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: A Field Guide to Desert Holes, Revised Edition (Paperback)

The previous reviewer is right: this book could use more illustrations. But we love it anyway. If you live in the Southwest, and especially if you have kids, you need this book. I keep giving our copy away, and since the local store doesn't order enough, here I am at Amazon!