| New York State Trees & Wildflowers: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Plants Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1583552979 ISBN-13: 9781583552971 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2017 Annotation: New York State Trees & Wildflowers provides a welcome introduction to the familiar botanical species to be found within the state of New York. Exhaustively researched, the guide features over 130 beautifully detailed full-color illustrations of common species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers. The laminated fold-out pocket guide is perfect for novices looking for an easy-to-use field reference. The guide also features a map highlighting botanical sanctuaries in the state. New York State Trees & Wildflowers provides the perfect pocket travel companion for novices interested in nature identification. Map-sized when folded, with page-like panels Easy to use and carry when outdoors Laminated for durability More than 130 full-color illustrations Text highlights the most easily distinguished markings or characteristics of species to aid novices in nature identification |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Plants - Trees - Nature | Plants - Flowers - Travel | United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (nj, Ny, Pa) |
| Dewey: 582.160 |
| Series: Pocket Naturalist Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 6.7" W x 8.02" (0.07 lbs) 12 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. - Geographic Orientation - New York |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The state flower, the rose, is one of thousands of species of plants growing in the diverse ecosystems found throughout the Empire State. 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. 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. |