Trees of North America: A Field Guide to the Major Native and Introduced Species North of Mexico - Brossura

Brockman, Christian Frank; Latimer, Jonathan P.; Nolting, Karen Stray; Challinor, David; Merrilees, Rebecca

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ISBN 10: 1582380929 ISBN 13: 9781582380926

Casa editrice: Golden Guides from st Martins Pr, 2001

Riassunto

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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Informazioni sull?autore

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.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Golden Guides from st Martins Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1582380929
• ISBN 13: 9781582380926
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Disegnatore: Merrilees Rebecca
• Numero di pagine: 280
• Redattore: Zim Herbert Spencer
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile