Trees Of North America: A Guide To Field Identification, Revised And Updated (Golden Field Guide F/St. Martin's Press) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
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
Series: Golden Field Guide f/St. Martin's Press
Paperback: 280 pages
Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press; Rev Upd edition (April 14, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1582380929
ISBN-13: 978-1582380926
Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (108 customer reviews)
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This is really a review of three books simultaneously, because I bought them all at the same time. I couldn't figure out which one to get, since they all had good reviews, but they have very different features.1. Tree Finder: A Manual for the Identification of Trees by Their Leaves (Nature Study Guides)~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pros: * 4"x6" 62 page pamphlet easily fits in a pocket. * It is organized like a choose-your-own-adventure book, so it will ask you questions, and show you some small drawings explaining the question. The drawings next to the questions is probably the best part of the book, since it can be confusing if you don't know what it means for a leaf to be lobed. * This is the only one that a 10 or 11 year old child might enjoy using to identify trees, although it can still be difficult.~~~~~~~~~~~~ Cons: * Once you identify the tree, all you get is the name. The book doesn't tell you anything about its flowers, fruit, lifespan, etc. * It only contains 161 species. This seems like a lot, but I have run into interesting varieties in my neighborhood such as the Chinaberry, Chinese tallow tree, Chinese parasol tree, or Shumard Oak. In fact, it only has 21 oak varieties, whereas the "Illustrated Book of Trees" has 38. * Drawings are only in one shade of green and black. * It only helps you identify trees if their leaves have not fallen.~~~~~~~~~~~~ Summary: I gave up on this book pretty quickly, when I failed to identify some trees exactly.2.
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