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National Wild Federation Field Guide to Wildflowers of North America
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050437
ISBN
9781402741548
Grade 6-AD
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Publisher's Description of National Wild Federation Field Guide to Wildflowers of North America
Wherever even the smallest green thing grows, there you'll find wildflowers, be they huge, showy tropical blossoms or pretty, tiny bloomers. North America alone is home to thousands of species - and theNational Wildlife Federation Field Guidecelebrates that wide diversity in grand fashion.
FromAcanthaceaetoZygophyllaceaei, this beautiful, portable volume provides the common and scientific names for each flower family; information on the flowering season; leaf, stalk, and blossom descriptions_1, with measurements; and color range maps of more than 700 species for both native and introduced types. There's no better guide to take along while camping, hiking, or enjoying a nature walk.
- More than 2,200 species of wildflowers in a single, portable volume
- 4,019 stunning color photographs by leading nature photographers
- Wildflowers arranged by genus and include genus descriptions_1 and range maps
- Captions highlight important field marks
- Information on season and habitat for each species
- Fruit illustrations included for several plant families
- Range map shows U.S. distribution
- Separate section on species introduced into North America
- Quick-identification key arranged by color and shape
- Detailed, illustrated visual glossary of flower parts and leaf types
- Essays on wildflower habitats and conservation
- Waterproof cover for use in the field
Category Description for National Wildlife Federation Field Guides
When I look at a field guide, there are three things that I want to see. First of all, photos. Good photos! Second of all, well-organized information that's quick to read and easy to understand. And lastly, I want a MAP that clearly shows the species' range. I don't have a lot of patience to decipher what "East of the Appalachians, and north to Ontario" means to me in Central Illinois. So, because I am recommending these beautiful field guides to you, you can safely assume that they meet these three qualifications (with the exception of Insects & Spiders, which does not have range maps). Each guide is approximately 500 pages in length and features a waterproof cover. Inside, each devotes about 50 pages to introductory material, and after that, species are organized according to their characteristics. Trees are grouped by their leaf types while birds are grouped by type and insects are grouped by order. The format varies a bit by topic. Trees typically has one to two entries per page, each with several full-color photos (focusing on different parts of the tree), and information on the height, diameter, appearance, habitat, notes, and a description of the leaves. In Birds, there are about two entries per page, each with at least two photos (of adult and juvenile or male and female), information on the length, wingspan, diet, habitat, and call. Range maps show the distribution of the species throughout the year with different colors representing different seasons. Insects has about three entries per page, each including one or two photos, and information on appearance of the young and adult forms, adult size and range. Portable, easy-to-use, and with a great format, these are my new favorite field guides! - Jess
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Sterling Publishing Company |
| Author: | David M. Brandenburg |
| Grades: | 6-AD |
| ISBN: | 9781402741548 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 4.875 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.3 |
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