Alan Cvancara

Cvancara, Alan M.

1933 -

Casper, WY

acvan@coffey.com

www.wordcraftandimages.com

Natrona County

 

Biographical and Professional Information

 

Professor Emeritus of Geology, University of North Dakota. Creates artistic photography. Plays several accoustic instruments. Much of his book writing deals with nature subjects. Resource person on freshwater mussels for Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

 

Genres

 

Fiction

Nonfiction

Poetry

 

Titles

 

  • Prairie Crocus in a Man's World (2006). Infinity Publishing. ISBN: (?)
  • Designs of Nature (2005). Publisher City, State: BookSurge, LLC. ISBN: 1419603531.

 

  • Prairie Crocus (2005). Publisher City, State: Infinity Publishing. ISBN: (?).

 

  • Wildflower Personalities (2004). Philadelphia, PA: XLibris. ISBN: 1413433855.

 

  • Bare Bones Geology: For the geologically challenged (2003). Victoria, BC: Trafford. ISBN: 1412012163.

 

  • Windows into Legacy (2003). Philadelphia, PA: XLibris. ISBN: 1401073832. Co-author Ella Cvancara.

 

  • Back Trip: A journey into perseverance (2002). Philadelphia, PA: XLibris. ISBN: 1401073786.

 

  • Edible Wild Plants and Herbs (2001). Camden, ME: Ragged Mountain Press/McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 071368272.

 

  • A Field Manual for the Amateur Geologist: Tools and activities for exploring our planet (1995). New York: Wiley. ISBN: 047104430X.

 

  • Exploring Nature in Winter: A guide to activities, adventures, and projects for the winter naturalists (1992). New York: Walker. ISBN: 0802773850.

 

  • Sleuthing Fossils: The art of investigating past life (1990). Publisher City, State: Publisher Name. ISBN: 0471510467.

 

  • At the Water's Edge: Nature study in lakes, streams, and ponds (1989). New York: Wiley. ISBN: 0471620866.

 

  • A Field Manual for the Amateur Geologist: Tools and activities for exploring our planet (1985). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. ISBN: 0133165302.

 

Speaking Engagements

Accepts speaking engagements.

Contact:

Alan Cvancara

4920 S. Oak St.

Casper, WY 82601

(307) 266-6733