Arizona Trees & Wildflowers: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Plants - Paperback

by James Kavanagh (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator)

This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.Few natural phenomena in the US southwest match the spring bloom of desert wildflowers. Each blossom tells a story, and each story begins with getting to know the species in question. Arizona Trees & Wildflowers is a beautifully illustrated collection of 140 familiar species, allowing you a peek into the lives of the plants you are most likely to encounter. It also includes an ecoregion map of more than 20 botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists who want to deepen their relationship with Arizona's flora. Made in the USA.

Back Jacket

Arizona Trees & Wildflowers, An Introduction to Familiar Species, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map highlighting prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (31/2 X 81/4 folded, opens to 22 X 81/4, color illustrations, map)

Author Biography

Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.