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

Brockman, Christian Frank/ Merrilees, Rebecca (Illustrator)/ Zim, Herbert Spencer (Editor)/ Latimer, Jonathan P./ Nolting, Karen Stray/ Challinor, David/ Merrilees, Rebecca

ISBN 10: 1582380929 / ISBN 13: 9781582380926

Published by St Martins Pr, 2001

About this Item

revised updated edition. 280 pages. 7.50x4.50x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # __1582380929

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Trees of North America: A Field Guide to the Major Native and Introduced Species North of Mexico
• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1582380929
• ISBN 13: 9781582380926
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Marrilees, Rebecca
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.34 kilograms

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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 Authors

C. Frank Brockman contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin's Press.

Rebecca Marrilees contributed to nature guides from Golden Guides and St. Martin's Press.