{"product_id":"maryland-dc-trees-wildflowers-a-folding-pocket-guide-to-familiar-plants-hardcover","title":"Maryland \u0026 DC Trees \u0026 Wildflowers: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Plants - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Kavanagh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLeung Raymond\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eWaterford Press\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the long, catalog\/marketing description of the product.Over 3000 plant species can be found in Maryland and Washington DC, including Maryland's state flower Black-eyed Susan. There is also an especially high number of rare species in the area, making Maryland and DC great places for learning about plants and the landscapes they inhabit. Sifting through such a rich assemblage of species is challenging, so it helps to have a portable reference on hand for getting to know the most familiar plants. The beautifully illustrated Maryland \u0026amp; DC Trees \u0026amp; Wildflowers features 140 common trees, shrubs, and wildflowers as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 botanical sanctuaries and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists who strive to sharpen their plant identification skills and forge deeper connections with plants and their fascinating lives. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoologist 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 7.8 x 3.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754940432672,"sku":"9781583554500","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/abc48d97a6fb01dacdb272269a2c2abe.webp?v=1780046826","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/maryland-dc-trees-wildflowers-a-folding-pocket-guide-to-familiar-plants-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}