Synopses & Reviews
From the prairie grasslands to the mountains high, Alberta's geographical diversity creates a habitat for more than 1800 flowering species. Alberta Trees and Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar trees, shrubs and wildflowers. With detailed illustrations of over 140 familiar species this guide is sure to impress. A map of prominent botanical sanctuaries will be useful to residents and visitors alike. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Review
"Pocket Naturalist Guides are to nature-loving backpackers what CliffsNotes are to teens trying to navigate Shakespeare: essential." —Backpacker Magazine
Synopsis
Ideal for outdoor and nature enthusiasts, these pocket-sized, folding guides feature wildlife from a variety of places in the United States and abroad. Inside, more than 140 familiar species of flora and fauna are highlighted, and maps of prominent state-wide botanical sanctuaries are included. Filled with valuable information, these portable handbooks are presented in a simplified format that will interest beginners and experts alike.
Synopsis
With six distinct Natural Regions -- Boreal, Canadian Shield, Foothills, Grassland, Parkland, and Rocky Mountain -- Alberta hosts a tremendous variety of over 2600 plants, including the beloved provincial flower, the Wild Rose. Sifting through so many species is a challenge, so it helps to get to know the most common trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, as you can do with the help of this beautifully illustrated collection of 140 familiar species. Especially useful is the ecoregion map on the back panel featuring over 20 botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists who want to identify and forge a deeper relationship with the plants of Alberta. Made in the USA.
Synopsis
The provincial flower, the wild rose, is one of thousands of species of plants growing in the diverse ecosystems found throughout Alberta. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers and also includes a 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.
About the Author
Zoologist James Kavanagh has researched and written more than 450 publications pertaining to wildlife observation and outdoor recreation. His unique talent is in taking complex information and synthesizing the salient points to make knowledge about nature and the outdoors more accessible to novices, and to present quick, portable reference information for more experienced wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide.