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Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals of Texas

Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals of Texas provides a quick reference to the more common and interesting animals that lived within the State’s boundaries over the past few hundred million years. This colorful guide is organized as a trip through time, starting with trilobites and other early invertebrates, through dinosaurs, and ending with ice-age mammals.

Names, their meanings and discovery dates, and facts concerning each animal are provided. This pocket-sized guide features photographs of specimens, journal illustrations, and skeletal and life model reconstructions of the various animals included in the guide. Emphasis has been placed on the position of Texas through geologic time in order to provide the appropriate tie between animals from a particular time period and their environments.

The information presented ranges from basic to technical, and enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy using this guide.

ISBN: 978-1-732875-24-1

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David Trexler

David Trexler is a research scientist whose career has focused on dinosaurs and their environments. He and his family are known for major paleontological discoveries including Maiasaura peeblesorum. His current research focuses on comparisons between past and present climate and its effects on animal life.

David was born and raised in Montana. He spent his early years working in his family’s rock shop where he learned rock, mineral, and fossil identification. Growing up along the Rocky Mountain Front, Dave learned firsthand the interactions between geologic, climatic, and biologic processes in a largely undisturbed environment. This background sparked an interest that has continued throughout his career. He always enjoyed sharing his love of rocks and fossils, and in 1985 began teaching field programs for the general public. In 1990, he began teaching college level courses in field paleontology and geology. Dave received dual undergraduate degrees in Biology and Earth Sciences in Montana, and a graduate degree in Vertebrate Paleontology in Alberta, Canada.

A driving force throughout his career has been providing participation in scientific research for the general public. Dave has conducted research and training throughout western North America. He has served as the staff paleontologist for several museums and currently works for the Two Medicine Dinosaur Center in Montana. Dave’s research includes climate and climate change from a paleontological perspective. His work has identified long-term cycles that have a major impact on present day events. A portion of this work is explained in his book, “Becoming Dinosaurs: a Paleontologic Perspective on Climate Change Today.”

Mushrooms of the Mid-Atlantic States

By J. Duane Sept

Did you ever find a mushroom and wonder what species it was? This guide will help you learn about most common edible and poisonous species found in this region. Using crisp, clear photographs along with short, detailed descriptions you will learn which common mushrooms to watch for.

Additional information included in this guide includes: How to make a spore print A diagram illustrating the parts of a mushroom Illustrations of the major mushroom groups With this guide you will look at the mushrooms around you in a whole new light!

This 12-panel guide, conveniently folds up in to a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket, glove box or backpack yet sturdy enough to stand up to outdoor use durable lamination also makes it waterproof. Size: 4 x 9 folded; 9 x 24.5 unfolded.

ISBN: 978-1-732875-27-2

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J. Duane Sept

Duane Sept is a biologist, professional free-lance nature photographer and writer. Duane’s award-winning photographs have been published internationally in books, magazines, newspapers, displays and others. He is the author of 30+ natural history books including Common Mushrooms of the Northwest published by Calypso Publishing which is a best seller many times over! He is also the past president of the Sunshine Coast Mycological Society in British Columbia.

Mushrooms of New England

By J. Duane Sept

ISBN: 978-1-732875-28-9

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J. Duane Sept

Mushrooms of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia

By J. Duane Sept

ISBN: 978-1-732875-29-6

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J. Duane Sept

Bats of Western North America

By Rob Mies

Bats are one of the most unique and mysterious animals on earth. You may have feared them or have been fascinated by them. Either way, you have wanted to learn more. This is your chance. Their nocturnal habits make them difficult to photograph and document. However, this guide provides the expert and the novice alike the visual cues and scientific observations to identify bats from the Cascades Mountains to Chihuahuan Desert.

This 12-panel guide, conveniently folds up in to a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket, glove box, or tackle box yet sturdy enough to stand up under repeated use—durable lamination also makes it waterproof. Size: 4”x 9” folded; 9” x 24.5” unfolded.

ISBN: 978-1-943334-56-8

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Rob Mies

Rob Mies is an exciting and adventurous scientist, conservationist, TV personality, and animal expert whose passion is educating and entertaining people about the unique life on Earth and the simple ways people can conserve biodiversity. Rob has appeared on numerous TV shows promoting wildlife conservation including The Tonight Show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Today Show, Conan O’Brien, Fox & Friends, CBS Early Show, and Martha Stewart.

Growing up in Michigan, Rob spent his school-age years traveling the Great Lakes exploring forests. He started researching wildlife at Eastern Michigan University studying endangered bats in the swamps of Michigan. Rob is the author of the books Bats A to Z and Understanding Bats, and the field guide Beginner’s Guide to Bats. He has 25 years of experience crawling through caves, wading through swamps, studying animals, and educating people around the world.

From wetlands to caves to rain forests, Rob’s research and conservation projects have taken him to all corners of the world. Rob’s conservation work has been featured in television documentaries by Paramount Pictures “Wild Things,” Germany’s “Nature Adventure,” National Geographic Television’s “America the Wild,” and Korean Broadcasting System’s “Return of the Documentary.” He was recently a featured scientist in the Discovery Channel’s Trailblazers TV series (2016).

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