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9780963465757: What Tree Is That?: A Guide to the More Common Trees Found in North America
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ISBN 10: 0963465759 ISBN 13: 9780963465757
Editorial: Greenleaf Book Group Llc, 2009

Sinopsis

What Tree Is That? is a unique field guide that helps you identify the common trees of the United States and Canada using a step-by-step approach. Learn to recognize more than 250 tree varieties through their leaf margins and textures, the arrangement of leaves on twigs, pods or nuts, and trunk bark while referring to this scientifically illustrated, 164-page book.As you compare specific characteristics to original botanical illustrations, this easy-to-use manual guides you to a conclusion by posing a series of questions. Using the guide s proven method, you ll be able to distinguish hundreds of different tree varieties whether you re young or old, an amateur or a professional. Recognized artist Karina I. Helm created original illustrations for each of the trees included. A graduate of the prestigious University of California Santa Cruz science illustration certificate program, Helm satisfies both aesthetics and accuracy in the botanical images she renders. Her long-term associations with members of the nation s scientific community contributed to the brilliant precision of Helm s designs.The What Tree Is That? guide is a practical educational tool containing both common and scientific names. In addition to artistic depictions, it provides specific measurements in both inches and centimeters. Equipped with a durable, water-resistant cover, this 8.5 x 4-inch companion guide slips easily into your pocket for quick reference on your hikes.

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What Tree Is That? is a unique field guide that helps you identify the common trees of the United States and Canada using a step-by-step approach. Learn to recognize more than 250 tree varieties through their leaf margins and textures, the arrangement of leaves on twigs, pods or nuts, and trunk bark while referring to this scientifically illustrated, 164-page book.As you compare specific characteristics to original botanical illustrations, this easy-to-use manual guides you to a conclusion by posing a series of questions. Using the guide’s proven method, you’ll be able to distinguish hundreds of different tree varieties whether you’re young or old, an amateur or a professional. Recognized artist Karina I. Helm created original illustrations for each of the trees included. A graduate of the prestigious University of California – Santa Cruz science illustration certificate program, Helm satisfies both aesthetics and accuracy in the botanical images she renders. Her long-term associations with members of the nation’s scientific community contributed to the brilliant precision of Helm’s designs.The What Tree Is That? guide is a practical educational tool containing both common and scientific names. In addition to artistic depictions, it provides specific measurements in both inches and centimeters. Equipped with a durable, water-resistant cover, this 8.5 x 4-inch companion guide slips easily into your pocket for quick reference on your hikes.

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Editorial
Greenleaf Book Group Llc
Año de publicación
2009
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0963465759
ISBN 13 
9780963465757
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Ilustrador
Helm Karina I.
Número de páginas
149
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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