Spiders, snakes, bears and bats--they're out there, but there's no reason to fear them. Things That Bite takes a very matter-of-fact approach to over 30 creatures of the Great Lakes region. The author's analyses include the benefits of each species, reasons why they bite (or sting) and prevention tips. Equipped with this book, you can enjoy the beauty and splendor of the great outdoors, while leaving your worries behind.
Spiders, snakes, bears and bats--they're out there, but there's no reason to fear them. Things That Bite takes a very matter-of-fact approach to over 30 creatures of the Great Lakes region. The author's analyses include the benefits of each species, reasons why they bite (or sting) and prevention tips. Equipped with this book, you can enjoy the beauty and splendor of the great outdoors, while leaving your worries behind.
Tom Anderson is a professional naturalist, an award-winning writer and a wildlife expert. For sixteen years he was director of the Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center, which is associated with the Science Museum of Minnesota and is located in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota. In addition to his work at the nature center, Tom is a well-known writer and columnist. For nearly 15 years he wrote "Reading Sign," an award-winning column for the Chisago County Press. He is also the author of two books, Learning Nature by a Country Road and Black Bear: Seasons in the Wild, both from Voyageur Press. He is a published poet and was a columnist for the Midwest Fly Fishing Magazine and the Science Museum of Minnesota periodical Encounters. Tom has been honored many times for his writing. He was one of 20 Minnesotan artists chosen to participate in the Millennium Journal Project. In 2003 he was awarded the "Best Commentary Award" by The National Association of Interpretation's periodical, The Legacy. In 2004 he was runner-up for the "Best Feature" category. The natural world and our intimate connection to it inspires Tom to write. He lives southwest of North Branch, but he travels often, especially in the far North. He lives with his lovely wife Nancy Conger in the 19th century farmhouse his Swedish great-great grandparents built.
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Species List Swimmer's Itch No-See-Ums Ticks Black Flies Mosquitoes Spiders Deer and Horse Flies Hornets, Wasps and Yellowjackets Honey Bees Giant Water Bugs Leeches Bats Fish Rattlesnakes Other Snakes Skunks Snapping Turtles Raccoons Coyotes Gray Wolves Black Bears
Species List Swimmer's Itch No-See-Ums Ticks Black Flies Mosquitoes Spiders Deer and Horse Flies Hornets, Wasps and Yellowjackets Honey Bees Giant Water Bugs Leeches Bats Fish Rattlesnakes Other Snakes Skunks Snapping Turtles Raccoons Coyotes Gray Wolves Black Bears
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