Tom Hunter is a well-known wildlife artist whose works have appeared in Wildlife Review and BC Outdoors magazine. Wildlife of Western Canada is an illustrated scrapbook of over 200 amphibians, birds, fish, insects, mammals, and reptiles. Each page follows the same format, with a black and white scientifically accurate sketch of the species surrounded by facts about appearance, habitat, and distinctive physical features. This would be an excellent resource for elementary students studying the biomes of Western Canada. The book could also be a welcome travel companion on road trips to help children identify wildlife and distinguish various species, such as spotted skunks from striped skunks or bighorn sheep from mountain goats. The index is a welcome inclusion, as the animals are not in alphabetical order.

136 pp., 5.5 × 8.5", b&w illustrations • Index

Source: Association of Book Publishers of BC - BC Books for Schools (2021-2022)

Tom Hunter (1927–2022) was a respected wildlife artist who combined his love of nature with his artistic training to illustrate the natural history, birds, mammals, and fish of Western Canada. His panels appeared in Wildlife Review, and for many years his illustrations were featured in BC Outdoors magazine. He authored the bestselling Canadian Wildlife Activity Book series and Wildlife of Western Canada.

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