{"product_id":"wildflower-wonders-the-50-best-wildflower-sites-in-the-world-hardcover","title":"Wildflower Wonders: The 50 Best Wildflower Sites in the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBob Gibbons\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRichard Mabey\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe most spectacular wild blooms on the planet\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWildflower Wonders\u003c\/i\u003e showcases the most spectacular displays of wild blooms on the planet, from infrequent flowerings in the Mojave and other deserts to regular but no less stunning alpine wildflower \"events\" in Italy, South Africa, and Australia. This magnificently illustrated volume features 200 panoramic, full-color photographs as well as a color map for every site and at-a-glance information panels that highlight the kinds of flowers at each location and the best times to see them in bloom. The informative text gives a botanical profile of each location, and also describes the ecology and conservation status of these sites and the animal life to be found at them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA book unlike any other, \u003ci\u003eWildflower Wonders\u003c\/i\u003e is a visual feast for travelers and armchair naturalists alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowcases the most spectacular wild flowerings on the planet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures 200 full-color photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes noteworthy flower species, ecology, conservation status, and animal life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes color maps and at-a-glance information panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This stunningly beautiful book provides a wealth of information about when and where to see the world's most impressive displays of wildflowers. The text is a pleasure to read and readily conveys the author's enthusiasm for his subject. Wildflower lovers will be easily seduced by the vast flower-filled landscapes and intimate portraits of individual species. I can think of no other book like it.\"\u003cb\u003e--Carol Gracie, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eWildflowers in the Field and Forest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBob Gibbons\u003c\/b\u003e is a renowned photographer, naturalist, and tour leader. His books include \u003ci\u003eWild France\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCollins Wild Guide: Insects\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.74 x 10.36 x 8.98 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 October 23, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756986302752,"sku":"9780691152295","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/73c5e674e289b2589dd4cae0dff15fad.webp?v=1780090935","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/wildflower-wonders-the-50-best-wildflower-sites-in-the-world-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}