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ⓘ About James Kavanagh
About James Kavanagh Engaging readers with his vast knowledge, Zoologist James Kavanagh focuses on conveying information about nature, animals, science, and global cultures. With his expertise, he has crafted well over 500 easy-to-follow nature guides, as well as manuals on languages, urban areas, and outdoor activities. Often seen as a pivotal figure in the writing team at Waterford Press, Kavanagh has actively contributed to the creation of multiple publications. For over 25 years and counting, Waterford Press has been a prominent publisher of top-tier reference books covering wildlife identification, outdoor pursuits, travel guidelines, and essential survival techniques.
All Book Series by James Kavanagh
My First Seashores Nature Activity Book
Latest in the series · book 13 of 13 · published 2011
Wildlife of Carlsbad Caverns and Guadalupe Mountain National Park
Book 11 of 343 · published 1998
Birds of Britain of England, Scotland & Wales
Book 100 of 343 · published 2004
Nature of San Francisco & the Bay Area & Animals
Book 121 of 343 · published 2006
Field Guide to the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
Book 160 of 343 · published 2008
Birds of the Missouri River Corridor, Cascade County, Montana
Book 174 of 343 · published 2010
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge
Book 188 of 343 · published 2011
Antarctic Wildlife of the Antarctic and Subantarctic Environments
Book 195 of 343 · published 2013
Sierra Nevada Trees & Wildflowers of the Montane Forest Region
Book 196 of 343 · published 2013
Arctic Wildlife & Plants of the Arctic and Subarctic Regions
Book 201 of 343 · published 2014
Medicinal Survival Plants of the Rocky Mountains
Book 206 of 343 · published 2016
New York: A Simplified Reference to Attractions, Dining & Public Transit
Book 262 of 343 · published 2000
Gulf Coast Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 264 of 343 · published 2003
Cats: A Simplified Visual Guide to Familiar North America Breeds
Book 265 of 343 · published 2003
Appalachian Trail Wildlife: An Introduction to Familiar Species
Book 266 of 343 · published 2004
Ducks: A Field Guide to Familiar North American Species
Book 267 of 343 · published 2004
Portland Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 268 of 343 · published 2004
Golf Course Wildlife, Southern Arizona: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 269 of 343 · published 2004
Dinosaurs: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species, Their Habits and Habitats
Book 270 of 343 · published 2004
World Flags: A Folding Pocket Guide to Prominent World Symbols
Book 271 of 343 · published 2004
Texas Seashore Life: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Coastal Plants & Animals
Book 272 of 343 · published 2005
Miami Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 273 of 343 · published 2006
Knots: A Folding Pocket Guide to Purposeful Knots
Book 274 of 343 · published 2006
Southwestern Butterflies & Moths: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 275 of 343 · published 2006
Ireland Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 276 of 343 · published 2007
Assateague/Chincoteague Seashore Life: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 277 of 343 · published 2007
California Butterflies & Moths: An Introduction to Familiar Species
Book 278 of 343 · published 2007
Rocky Mountain National Park Wildlife: An Introduction to Familiar Species
Book 279 of 343 · published 2007
Texas Butterflies & Moths: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 280 of 343 · published 2007
Alaska Butterflies & Moths: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 281 of 343 · published 2008
Virginia Butterflies & Moths: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 282 of 343 · published 2008
Illinois Butterflies & Moths: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 283 of 343 · published 2008
Arizona Butterflies & Moths: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 284 of 343 · published 2008
Montana Butterflies & Moths: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 285 of 343 · published 2008
Rocky Mountain Butterflies & Moths: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 286 of 343 · published 2008
Massachusetts Butterflies & Moths: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 287 of 343 · published 2008
Colorado Butterflies & Moths: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 288 of 343 · published 2008
Ohio Butterflies & Moths: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 289 of 343 · published 2008
Great Lakes Butterflies & Moths: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 290 of 343 · published 2008
Cape Cod Seashore Life: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Plants & Animals in the Cape Cod Region
Book 291 of 343 · published 2008
Minnesota Butterflies & Moths: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 292 of 343 · published 2008
Indiana Butterflies & Moths: An Introduction to Familiar Species
Book 293 of 343 · published 2008
Pennsylvania Butterflies & Moths: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 294 of 343 · published 2008
House & Garden Pests: How to Organically Control Common Invasive Species
Book 295 of 343 · published 2008
Grasslands Trees & Wildflowers: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 296 of 343 · published 2008
Field Guide to the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 297 of 343 · published 2008
Maine Butterflies & Moths: An Introduction to Familiar Species
Book 298 of 343 · published 2009
European Backyard Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 299 of 343 · published 2010
New England Beachcomber: A Waterproof Pocket Guide to Beach Habitats, Plants & Animals from Connecticut to Maine
Book 300 of 343 · published 2010
Camping 101: A Waterproof Pocket Guide to What a Novice Needs to Know
Book 301 of 343 · published 2010
Boat & Water Safety: A Waterproof Pocket Guide to Safe Practices & Procedures
Book 302 of 343 · published 2010
Birds of the Missouri River Corridor, Cascade County, Montana: An Introduction to Familiar Species
Book 303 of 343 · published 2010
Combat First Aid: A Waterproof Pocket Guide to What to do BEFORE Emergency Medical Help Arrives
Book 304 of 343 · published 2010
Dog Care: An Introduction to Dogs & the Essentials of Dog Care
Book 305 of 343 · published 2010
Cat Care: An Introduction to Cats & the Essentials of Cat Care
Book 306 of 343 · published 2010
Horse Care: A Folding Pocket Guide to Horses & the Essentials of Horse Care
Book 307 of 343 · published 2010
Delaware Wildlife: An Introduction to Familiar Species
Book 308 of 343 · published 2011
Beetles: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species
Book 309 of 343 · published 2011
Dog Breeds: A Field Guide to 50 of the Most Popular Breeds
Book 310 of 343 · published 2011
Cat Breeds: A Field Guide to 40 of the Most Popular Breeds
Book 311 of 343 · published 2011
Volcanoes: A Waterproof Pocket Guide to the Types of Volcanoes, Flows & Rocks Formed
Book 312 of 343 · published 2011
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge: An Introduction to Common Species
Book 313 of 343 · published 2011
Manitoba Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 314 of 343 · published 2012
Elk & Bison Prairie Field Guide: Land Between the Lakes
Book 315 of 343 · published 2012
Freshwater Fishing: A Folding Pocket Guide to What a Novice Needs to Know
Book 316 of 343 · published 2012
Outdoor Knots: A Folding Pocket Guide to Essential Outdoor Knots
Book 317 of 343 · published 2012
Alien Invaders in Nature: A Folding Pocket Guide to North America's Most Aggressive Invasive Plants & Animals
Book 318 of 343 · published 2013
Hurricane Survival: Prepare For & Survive a Hurricane
Book 319 of 343 · published 2014
Guide to Portland Birds : An Introduction to Familiar Species
Book 320 of 343 · published 2014
Chicago Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 321 of 343 · published 2016
Extreme Heat Survival – Australia: Prepare for and Survive a Heatwave
Book 322 of 343 · published 2016
Medicinal Survival Plants of the Rocky Mountains: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 323 of 343 · published 2016
Yucatan Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species of the Yucatan Peninsula
Book 324 of 343 · published 2016
Saltwater Game Fish: A Folding Pocket Guide to Popular North American Species
Book 325 of 343 · published 2016
Trout & Salmon: A Folding Pocket Guide to North American Salmonids
Book 326 of 343 · published 2016
Bass & Freshwater Game Fish: A Folding Pocket Guide to Popular North American Species
Book 327 of 343 · published 2016
Florida Seashore Life: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Plants and Animals
Book 328 of 343 · published 2017
Bugwatchers: Pocket Guides to Beetles, Bugs and Slugs and Dragonflies
Book 329 of 343 · published 2018
Game Fishes of North America: Pocket Guides to the Most Popular Freshwater and Saltwater Species
Book 330 of 343 · published 2018
Germany Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 331 of 343 · published 2019
Edmonton Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 332 of 343 · published 2019
Arizona Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 333 of 343 · published 2020
New Jersey Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 334 of 343 · published 2020
South Carolina Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 335 of 343 · published 2020
Rocky Mountain Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 336 of 343 · published 2020
Minnesota Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 337 of 343 · published 2020
New York State Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 338 of 343 · published 2020
Southwest Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 339 of 343 · published 2020
New England Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 340 of 343 · published 2020
Pacific Northwest Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 341 of 343 · published 2020
Illinois Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Book 342 of 343 · published 2020
Hunting Essentials: A Folding Pocket Guide to Equipment and Skills for Rookie Hunters
Latest in the series · book 343 of 343 · published 2021
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James Kavanagh?
About James Kavanagh Engaging readers with his vast knowledge, Zoologist James Kavanagh focuses on conveying information about nature, animals, science, and global cultures. With his expertise, he has crafted well over 500 easy-to-follow nature guides, as well as manuals on languages, urban areas, and outdoor activities. Often seen as a pivotal figure in the writing team at Waterford Press, Kavanagh has actively contributed to the creation of multiple publications.
Which James Kavanagh series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Activity series, the earliest of James Kavanagh's multi-book series: it opens with African Nature Activity Books (2000) and runs to 13 books across 2000–2011, ending with My First Seashores Nature Activity Book (2011).
How many books has James Kavanagh written?
James Kavanagh has 356 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1991 and 2022. 13 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Activity series with 13 books — and 343 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should James Kavanagh's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. James Kavanagh's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Activity (2000–2011, 13 books).
How are James Kavanagh's books organised into series?
This guide splits James Kavanagh's 356 books into 1 named series and 343 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Activity (13 books, 2000–2011).