Alaska Trees & Wildflowers by James Kavanagh

Alaska Trees & Wildflowers by James Kavanagh

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The growing season may be shorter than other states, but many of the plants and trees in Alaska produce spectacular wildflowers and colorful foliage. Alaska Trees and Wildflowers is the perfect nature travel companion for this state. Pocket-sized & lightweight, it will help to identify over 140 familiar species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers. C

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Alaska Trees & Wildflowers by James Kavanagh

The largest state in the union at over 665,000 square miles, Alaska spans many plant communities and thousands of plant species, including the state flower, the Forget-me-Not. Given the rugged and often harsh growing conditions, especially in the state's Arctic and sub-Arctic reaches, educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists will want to develop a deeper relationship with Alaska's most familiar plants. This beautifully illustrated guide to 140 common plants is the ideal tool for meaningfully connecting with Alaskan flora. The ecoregion map featuring over 20 botanical sanctuaries is especially useful. Laminated for durability, this pocket folding guide is worthy companion as you explore and learn more about the plants of the Last Frontier State.
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.
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ISBN 13 9781583551318
ISBN 10 158355131X
Title Alaska Trees & Wildflowers
Author James Kavanagh
Series Pocket Naturalist Guide Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Waterford Press Ltd
Year published 2017-11-30
Number of pages 1
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.