Sasquatch Seeker's Field Manual: Using Citizen Science to Uncover North America's Most Elusive Creature

Gordon, David

ISBN 10: 1594859418 / ISBN 13: 9781594859410

Published by Mountaineers Books, 2015

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Title: Sasquatch Seeker's Field Manual: Using ...

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Publication Date: 2015

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

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Synopsis:

Bestselling writer and naturalist David George Gordon delves into the remarkable history of one of the most iconic creatures of the Pacific Northwest: Sasquatch. This new field guide introduces readers to the Sasquatch also popularly known as Bigfoot in nature, in myth, and in modern culture. Gordon explores folklore, testimonies and evidence, and modern day encounters. He pieces together the species' physical features, behavior, and habitat, and suggests a "critical thinking" approach to the facts surrounding Sasquatch. Whether or not you are the one to discover Sasquatch, The Sasquatch Seeker's Field Manual, will help you become a better observer of nature, more knowledgeable data-gatherer, and skilled in basic tracking and wilderness navigation. Becoming a proficient citizen scientist is a step toward bringing this creature into the spotlight of the scientific community. And along the way The Sasquatch Seeker's Field Manual will give you a deeper appreciation for the impact it has

About the Author:

David George Gordon is the award-winning author of The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook (Ten Speed Press, 2013) and 18 other titles about orcas and gray whales, cockroaches, tarantulas, and land snails. The New York Times called his Field Guide to the Slug, "gripping." He's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Time magazine, and National Geographic Kids. As the "Bug Chef," he's shared his exotic cuisine with visitors to the Smithsonian Institution, San Francisco Botanical Garden, Yale University, and Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museums. Gordon and his wife, illustrator Karen Luke Fildes, enjoy leading week-long programs, weekend retreats, and one-day workshops on writing and science illustration. They live in Seattle with Julie, Julia, and Julio, their pet Corydoras catfish. He can be found online at www.davidgeorgegordon.com.