The Arctic, A Guide to the Coastal Wildlife

by Tony Soper, Dan Powell (Illustrator)

Soper, a naturalist who has made wildlife films, has written a lucid and knowledgeable guide filled with excellent watercolors by Dan Powell. Visitors to the Arctic will want to dip frequently into this portable volume to learn the habits and history of the local mammals of land and sea, birds, fish, invertebrates and plants, as well as the human history of the area. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel, Nature, Reference, Biology

144 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.