| Rocky Mountain Trees & Wildflowers: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Plants Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Waterford Press (Created by), Leung Raymond (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1583551158 ISBN-13: 9781583551158 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Other Published: May 2018 Annotation: Rockies Trees & Wildflowers, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. 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 that refers to familiar species found in foothill and mountain habitats of the Rocky Mountains. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 8 1/4, color illustrations, map) |
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| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Plants - Flowers - Nature | Plants - Trees - Travel | Special Interest - Hikes & Walks |
| Dewey: NA |
| Series: Pocket Naturalist Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.16" H x 4.02" W x 8.26" (0.08 lbs) 12 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mountains - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The delicate glacier lily and alpine forget-me-not are just a couple of the thousands of species growing in the diverse ecosystems found throughout Rockies. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers and also includes a map featuring prominent botanical sanctuaries. 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Press, Waterford: - With 650+ titles in print and 6.5 million copies sold, Waterford Press publishes the largest line of folding-format reference guides in the industry. Our mission is to connect people to the natural world by making knowledge about wildlife identification, outdoor recreation, travel, and safety and survival skills accessible to a wide audience.Kavanagh, James: - Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution. |