Arctic: A Guide To Coastal Wildlife

by Tony Soper, Dan Powell (Illustrator)

An engaging and beautifully illustrated guide to the birds, animals and marine life of the Arctic Ocean and its polar fringes. Tony Soper's expert knowledge is richly supplemented with full-color illustrations by award-winning wildlife artist Dan Powell. This edition includes a new section on the distinct flora and fauna of the Bering Sea, an area about to see a significant increase in visitor numbers as a result of changes in the ice cover. Many expedition operators recommend this guide. Tony Soper has presented programmes for the BBC. Dan Powell is an award-winning illustrator.

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel, Nature, Reference, Biology

160 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2001

About the author

Tony Soper was a British naturalist, author and broadcaster.

Reviews

[Max · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very beautiful and complete book on living things in the Arctic circle. Cute and helpful drawings, a lot of information and even a guide on how to recognize whales from their dorsal fins. I also love the attention to the history of the Arctic, from discovery to exploitation. Only downside is the lack of information on invertebrates, in my opinion.

[Catecrane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Comprehensive guide with lovely illustrations plus historical background.

[Elizabeth Hanlon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations, but the information on Arctic Indigenous Peoples is somewhat dated.