6The purpose of this book is to instill love and wonder for the fascinating wildlife that exists so very close to our everyday life but often remains unseen. Packed full of wonderful photographs, it is primarily aimed at a younger audience but parents and grandparents will love it as well when they use it as a guide to take their children out on a wildlife adventure. There is no need for extensive travel to find exotic animals - they are right in your backyard! This book shows you exactly where and how to find them. John "Jack" Regan is a retired Army officer born with a fascination and love for wildlife. He has observed, photographed, and written about animals in many parts of the world. His observations about the reptiles and amphibians of Afghanistan has contributed to numerous zoological books and scientific manuscripts. Jack has also done a lot of professional and volunteer work in zoos, an activity he still maintains, and one that earned him a Letter of Appreciation from the mayor of Seoul thanks to his work with the elephants at the Seoul Zoo in Korea. He lives in Washington State and regularly participates in wildlife observation, photography, and presentations of his work. Find out more of his wildlife adventures on either of his two websites: Northwest Wildlife Online Afghan Arabia Wild