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Author: Keith Rushforth
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9780792253105
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents an illustrated guide to the trees of North America, providing information on identification features, habitat, range, leaves, fruit, foliage, and more.
Author: Christian Frank Brockman
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13: 1582380929
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents a handbook for the identification of over five hundred species of trees by illustration and text.
Author: Bruce Kershner
Publisher: Union Square & Company
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 538
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents a reference guide to over seven hundred species of trees, providing introductory essays along with individual entries on habitat, range, and descriptions of leaves, fruits, and flowers.
Author: Gil Nelson
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2014-07-27
Total Pages: 724
ISBN-13: 1400852994
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe most comprehensive and user-friendly field guide to the trees of eastern North America Covering 825 species, more than any comparable field guide, Trees of Eastern North America is the most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest-to-use book of its kind. Presenting all the native and naturalized trees of the eastern United States and Canada as far west as the Great Plains—including those species found only in tropical and subtropical Florida and northernmost Canada—the book features superior descriptions; thousands of meticulous color paintings by David More that illustrate important visual details; range maps that provide a thumbnail view of distribution for each native species; "Quick ID" summaries; a user-friendly layout; scientific and common names; the latest taxonomy; information on the most recently naturalized species; keys to leaves and twigs; and an introduction to tree identification, forest ecology, and plant classification and structure. The easy-to-read descriptions present details of size, shape, growth habit, bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, flowering and fruiting times, habitat, and range. Using a broad definition of a tree, the book covers many small, overlooked species normally thought of as shrubs. With its unmatched combination of breadth and depth, this is an essential guide for every tree lover. The most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest-to-use field guide to the trees of eastern North America Covers 825 species, more than any comparable guide, including all the native and naturalized trees of the United States and Canada as far west as the Great Plains Features specially commissioned artwork, detailed descriptions, range maps for native species, up-to-date taxonomy and names, and much, much more An essential guide for every tree lover
Author: C. Frank Brockman
Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
Published: 2014-02-01
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13: 1466862475
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis eBook is best viewed on a color device. Smell the bark of the aromatic Sassafras. Wonder at the Lodgepole Pine, whose heat-activated cones reseed forests destroyed by fire. Search for the Sugar Maple, whose foliage blazes red and yellow in autumn. North America's trees rank among nature's most awesome creations. This premier field guide features all characteristics-tree shape, bark, leaf, flower, fruit and twig-for quick identification, making it a superior choice for trail walks, creating displays, and scientific or commercial needs. -All of North America in one volume -Over 730 species in 76 families and 160 range maps -Native species and important introduced foreign varieties -Text, range maps, and illustrations seen together at a glance -Common and scientific names -Convenient measuring rules
Author: Richard Spellenberg
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2014-07-27
Total Pages: 564
ISBN-13: 1400851858
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe most comprehensive and user-friendly field guide to the trees of western North America Covering 630 species, more than any comparable field guide, Trees of Western North America is the most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest-to-use book of its kind. Presenting all the native and naturalized trees of the western United States and Canada as far east as the Great Plains, the book features superior descriptions; thousands of meticulous color paintings by David More that illustrate important visual details; range maps that provide a thumbnail view of distribution for each native species; "Quick ID" summaries; a user-friendly layout; scientific and common names; the latest taxonomy; information on the most recently naturalized species; a key to leaves; and an introduction to tree identification, forest ecology, and plant classification and structure. The easy-to-read descriptions present details of size, shape, growth habit, bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, flowering and fruiting times, habitat, and range. Using a broad definition of a tree, the book covers many small, overlooked species normally thought of as shrubs, as well as treelike forms of cacti and yuccas. With its unmatched combination of breadth and depth, this is an essential guide for every tree lover. The most comprehensive, best illustrated, and easiest-to-use field guide to the trees of western North America Covers 630 species, more than any comparable guide, including all the native and naturalized trees of the United States and Canada as far east as the Great Plains Features specially commissioned artwork, detailed descriptions, range maps for native species, up-to-date taxonomy and names, and much, much more An essential guide for every tree lover
Author: Keith Rushforth
Publisher:
Published: 2006-02
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9781435145511
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Thomas S. Elias
Publisher:
Published: 1980
Total Pages: 948
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA field guide identifies nearly 800 species of North American trees, listing scientific and common names, and showing geographic distribution.
Author: Edward S. Brinkley
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 527
ISBN-13: 9781402738746
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA photographic field guide of North American birds provides color photographs of birds in their natural habitat and discusses their physical characteristics, habitats, behaviors, songs, and migration routes.
Author: National Audubon Society
Publisher: Knopf
Published: 2021-04-06
Total Pages: 568
ISBN-13: 0525655719
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUpdated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the trees of North America and now includes the latest information on conservation status and the effects of climate change--from the creators of the world's most trusted field guides, a go-to source for millions of nature lovers "[Makes] it easier than ever to figure out which trees are in your yard or are along the trail while you’re hiking. Every nature lover needs this guide." —Portland Book Review This handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 540 species, with nearly 2,500 full-color photographs--including images of the bark, fruit, and flowers, as well as photos that illustrate leaf shape and seasonal color changes. For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, a robust index, and a ribbon marker, and is arranged according to the latest Angiosperm Phylogeny Group classification system—with trees sorted by taxonomic orders and grouped by family, so that related species are presented together. Readers will appreciate the crisp detail of the photographs; range maps (reflecting the impact of climate change); physical descriptions; and information on fruit, habitat, uses, and similar species. The guide includes an important new category on conservation status and essays by leading scholars who provide holistic insights into the world of trees. Whether putting a name to the towering conifers spotted along a hike or getting to know the trees that grow in the backyard, readers will come to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance. It is a must-have reference for the library of any nature lover, and is poised to become the number one guide in the field.
