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Trees of North America: A Guide to Field Identification (Golden Field Guides)

by Christian Brockman

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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

Synopsis:

This useful reference guide describes and pictures over 500 trees commonly found in North America. All characteristics are shown, including the tree's form, bark, leaves, flowers, and twigs.

Synopsis:

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

About the Author

Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781582380926
Subtitle:
A Guide to Field Identification, Revised and Updated
Editor:
Zim, Herbert Spencer
Illustrator:
Marrilees, Rebecca
Editor:
Zim, Herbert Spencer
Editor:
Fichter, George S.
Author:
Brockman, Frank C.
Author:
Marrilees, Rebecca
Editor:
Fichter, George S.
Author:
Brockman, C. Frank
Publisher:
Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
Location:
New York
Subject:
Trees
Subject:
United states
Subject:
North America
Subject:
Trees & Forests
Subject:
Trees & Forests - General
Subject:
Trees -- United States.
Subject:
Trees -- Canada.
Subject:
Plants - Trees
Subject:
Forests & Forestry
Subject:
Nature Studies-Trees
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Golden Field Guides
Series Volume:
#34
Publication Date:
20010414
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Includes full-color illustrations throug
Pages:
280
Dimensions:
7.48x4.54x.53 in. .63 lbs.

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"Synopsis" by , This useful reference guide describes and pictures over 500 trees commonly found in North America. All characteristics are shown, including the tree's form, bark, leaves, flowers, and twigs.
"Synopsis" by ,
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
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