Critters of the Carolinas: Pocket Guide to Animals in Your State

Get the perfect kids’ introduction to mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of the Carolinas is your wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 64 critters of North Carolina and South Carolina--if an animal is in this book, it’s found in the Carolinas.

Each species is showcased in a professional-quality photograph that’s paired with such neat-to-know details as habitat, range, and preferred food sources. Illustrations of the critter’s tracks complement the information, and a ＂Did You Know?＂ paragraph provides fascinating trivia worth sharing with family, friends, and teachers. Critters of the Carolinas includes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

Book Features:

• 64 critters--only animals of the Carolinas


• Full-color photos of every species


• Concise descriptions and interesting ＂Did You Know?＂ facts


• Attractive layout with kid appeal


• A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefits Wildlife Forever to support their conservation efforts

Alex Troutman is a wildlife biologist, birder, nature enthusiast, and science communicator from Austell, Georgia. He has a passion for sharing the wonders of nature and introducing the younger generation to the outdoors. He holds both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in biology from Georgia Southern University (the Real GSU), with a focus in conservation. He knows what it feels like to not see individuals who look like you or come from a similar background, doing the things you enjoy or working in the career that you aspire to be in. So Alex makes a point not only to be that representation for the younger generation but also to make sure that kids have exposure to the careers they are interested in and the diverse scientists working in those careers.

Alex is the co-organizer of several Black in X weeks, including Black Birders Week, Black Mammalogists Week, and Black in Marine Science Week. This movement encourages diversity in nature, the celebration of Black individual scientists, awareness of Black nature enthusiasts, and diversity in STEAM fields.