The Nature Guide to Atlantic Canada lets you discover the wonderful diversity of nature that lies right outside your front door. Whether you live in the city or in the country, hundreds of species of plants and animals share your living space. Get to know your neighbours! Covering every square inch of Atlantic's Canada's incredibly varied landscape, this book helps you identify over 400 species of mammals, birds. Amphibians, retiles, invertebrates, fish, trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses and ferns. This latest nature guide for Atlantic Canada is the perfect resource for anyone- teachers, parents, students, children's groups-interested in learning more about nature in their backyard and beyond.
This concise pocketguide is a handy reference for families looking to explore their own backyard. Fully illustrated, it includes the East Coast’s most common birds, butterflies, mammals, trees, wildflowers and mushrooms. It includes information on how to recognize common bird songs and how to attract more butterflies and pollinators in your garden, plus discovery clues, observation calendars, flight patterns and much more. Packed with top tips, this is the essential nature guide to have at home!
A photographic guide to the common plants and animals that inhabit the intertidal zone--the area covered by water at high tide and exposed during low tide--on the Atlantic coast from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to Cape Breton, Canada.
A spectacular field guide to the many fascinating creatures of the ocean world algon the norhteaster coast of the United States and the Maritime Provinces of Canada.
A first edition, Scenic Driving Atlantic Canada features nearly thirty separate drives through the beautiful Canadian coastline, from Nova Scotia up to Newfoundland. An indispensable highway companion, Scenic Driving Atlantic Canada includes route maps and in-depth descriptions of attractions.
The tides of the North Atlantic are the world's highest, and they reveal a world of amazing seashore life--from jellies and sea anemones, to clams and crabs, to seaweeds and lichens. With some 300 crisp, vibrant color photographs and brief, precise descriptions, this field guide makes it easier than ever to identify Atlantic seashore life from Canada to Cape Cod. Duane Sept covers more than 225 common intertidal species found on rocky shores, sandy shores, mud beaches, and floating docks, and explains the natural history of these specialized organisms. He also describes tidal habitats, tells how to explore the seashore in a safe and environmentally responsible way, and provides extensive information on some of the best places in the North Atlantic to view seashore life. Both casual and dedicated beachcombers will find this a handy, enjoyable, and reliable guide. The first full-color photographic guide to North Atlantic seashore life Includes some 300 color photographs and illustrations Makes species identification quick and easy Covers more than 225 common intertidal species found from Canada to Cape Cod Covers rocky shores, sandy shores, mud beaches, and floating docks Tells how to explore safely and in an environmentally responsible way Provides extensive information on some of the best places to visit in the Atlantic Northeast
Are you looking for the perfect guide to help you plan your next trip to Atlantic Canada? Do you want to make sure you get the most out of your vacation? Do you want to explore the best of what Atlantic Canada has to offer? If so, then the Atlantic Canada Travel Guide 2023-2024 is the perfect book for you! This comprehensive guide provides readers with five compelling reasons to purchase it: 1. It contains a detailed map of Atlantic Canada, so you can easily plan your route. 2. It provides an overview of the history, weather and climate of the region. 3. It offers detailed information on planning your trip to Atlantic Canada, including whale watching, hiking and outdoor adventure, farmers markets, food and drinks, and hotels. 4. It includes detailed information on Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. 5. It provides interesting expectations readers should have when they purchase this book. The Atlantic Canada Travel Guide 2023-2024 is the perfect resource for anyone looking to explore the best of what Atlantic Canada has to offer. With its detailed map, overview of history and climate, and comprehensive information on planning your trip, this book will help you make the most of your vacation. So don't wait - purchase your copy of the Atlantic Canada Travel Guide 2023-2024 today and start planning your next adventure!
This book enables easy identification of every tree and shrub common to the Maritimes. It includes detailed visuals showing tree shape, leaf shape and colour, seed and cone size and bark texture. With illustrations and key ID features, a tree can be identified in any season of the year. Using this book, everyone can get acquainted with the trees and shrubs in their backyards and neighbourhoods. The visuals inspire wonder at the beauty and complexity of the world of trees. Author and illustrator Jeffrey C. Domm spent many weeks tracking down examples of each tree to create illustrations that go far beyond anything seen in common tree guides with detail and clarity. Featured trees include: spruce, pine, cedar, birch, maple, oak, ash, beech, elm, aspen, willow and poplar, as well as the boreal species of spruce, pine, tamarack and fir. The shrubs include dogwood, cranberry, sumac, elderberry and pussy willow. A section on heritage species includes details of the oldest red spruce in the world, found in Fundy National Park in New Brunswick, as well as the largest surviving American chestnut tree in the world, found near Halifax.