Alaska Trees & Wildflowers: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species (Pocket Naturalist Guide Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (711 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 158355131X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers and also includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent botanical sanctuaries. The appropriate state flower for this distant state, the forget-me-not, is one of thousands of species of plants growing in the diverse ecosystems found throughout Alaska
"Five Stars" according to Bettie Wallace. It's easy to carry and has a lot of our wildflowers.. Great resource Sue H. Jones Was very useful on my Alaska trip.. Five Stars Thanks
Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Whether you're on a nature hike or taking a stroll in your neighborhood, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. From the Back Cover Alaska Trees & Wildflowers, An Introduction to Familiar Plants, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. (3 1/2 X 8 1/4 folded, opens to 22 X 8 1/4, color illustrations, map). The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each is laminated for durability
Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.