Author: Peter Del Tredici
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501740466
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
In this field guide to the future, esteemed Harvard University botanist Peter Del Tredici unveils the plants that will become even more dominant in urban environments under projected future environmental conditions. These plants are the most important and most common plants in cities. Learning what they are and the role they play, he writes, will help us all make cities more livable and enjoyable. With more than 1000 photos, readers can easily identify these powerful plants. Learn about the fascinating cultural history of each plant.
Wild Urban Plants of the Northeast
Author: Peter Del Tredici
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501740466
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
In this field guide to the future, esteemed Harvard University botanist Peter Del Tredici unveils the plants that will become even more dominant in urban environments under projected future environmental conditions. These plants are the most important and most common plants in cities. Learning what they are and the role they play, he writes, will help us all make cities more livable and enjoyable. With more than 1000 photos, readers can easily identify these powerful plants. Learn about the fascinating cultural history of each plant.
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 1501740466
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
In this field guide to the future, esteemed Harvard University botanist Peter Del Tredici unveils the plants that will become even more dominant in urban environments under projected future environmental conditions. These plants are the most important and most common plants in cities. Learning what they are and the role they play, he writes, will help us all make cities more livable and enjoyable. With more than 1000 photos, readers can easily identify these powerful plants. Learn about the fascinating cultural history of each plant.
Peterson First Guide to Urban Wildlife
Author:
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395935446
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Presents the novice with information about the plants and animals--from poison ivy and cockroaches to crabgrass and mountain lions--that grow and live near humans.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395935446
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Presents the novice with information about the plants and animals--from poison ivy and cockroaches to crabgrass and mountain lions--that grow and live near humans.
Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City
Author: Leslie Day
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 0801886813
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Throw it in your backpack, hop on the subway, and explore.
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 0801886813
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Throw it in your backpack, hop on the subway, and explore.
Field Guide to the Neighborhood Birds of New York City
Author: Leslie Day
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421416174
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Once you enter the world of the city's birds, life in the great metropolis will never look the same.
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421416174
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
Once you enter the world of the city's birds, life in the great metropolis will never look the same.
Field Guide to Urban Wildlife
Author: Julie Feinstein
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811744175
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
Identify and understand the wildlife most commonly found living near humans--and how they've adapted to thrive in cities and suburbs.
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811744175
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
Identify and understand the wildlife most commonly found living near humans--and how they've adapted to thrive in cities and suburbs.
Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington D.C.
Author: Howard Youth
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM
ISBN: 1421412322
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Discover the wonders of Washington’s complex ecosystem with this field guide to the district’s parks, gardens, urban forests and more. Every neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is home to abundant wildlife, and its large park network is rich in natural wonders. A hike along the trails of Rock Creek Park, one of the country’s largest and oldest urban forests, quickly reveals white-tailed deer, eastern gray squirrels, and little brown bats. Mayapples, Virginia bluebells, and red mulberry trees are but a few of the treasures found growing at the National Arboretum. A stroll along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers might reveal stealthy denizens such as bullfrogs, largemouth bass, and common snapping turtles. In Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C., naturalist Howard Youth takes readers on an urban safari, describing the wild side of the nation’s capital. Detailed drawings by Carnegie artist Mark A. Klingler and photography by Robert E. Mumford, Jr., reveal the stunning color and beauty of the flora and fauna awaiting every D.C. naturalist. Residents and tourists alike will find this guide indispensable, whether seeking a secluded jog or an adventurous outing away from the noise of the city.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM
ISBN: 1421412322
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Discover the wonders of Washington’s complex ecosystem with this field guide to the district’s parks, gardens, urban forests and more. Every neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is home to abundant wildlife, and its large park network is rich in natural wonders. A hike along the trails of Rock Creek Park, one of the country’s largest and oldest urban forests, quickly reveals white-tailed deer, eastern gray squirrels, and little brown bats. Mayapples, Virginia bluebells, and red mulberry trees are but a few of the treasures found growing at the National Arboretum. A stroll along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers might reveal stealthy denizens such as bullfrogs, largemouth bass, and common snapping turtles. In Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C., naturalist Howard Youth takes readers on an urban safari, describing the wild side of the nation’s capital. Detailed drawings by Carnegie artist Mark A. Klingler and photography by Robert E. Mumford, Jr., reveal the stunning color and beauty of the flora and fauna awaiting every D.C. naturalist. Residents and tourists alike will find this guide indispensable, whether seeking a secluded jog or an adventurous outing away from the noise of the city.
A Field Guide to the Mammals of Central America and Southeast Mexico
Author:
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195343220
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
This is the only comprehensive guide to mammals in Central America and Southeast Mexico. Unlike most field guides, it covers smaller mammals in depth and also provides an extensive bibliography. In addition to detailed species accounts and range maps for all species, the book has 52 full-color plates. The 49 animal plates cover almost all the species in the region. 4 color maps are new to the second edition, detailing parks, elevations and biomes in the region.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0195343220
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 366
Book Description
This is the only comprehensive guide to mammals in Central America and Southeast Mexico. Unlike most field guides, it covers smaller mammals in depth and also provides an extensive bibliography. In addition to detailed species accounts and range maps for all species, the book has 52 full-color plates. The 49 animal plates cover almost all the species in the region. 4 color maps are new to the second edition, detailing parks, elevations and biomes in the region.
Nature All Around Us
Author: Beatrix Beisner
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226922758
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
"Nature All Around Us is an unprecendented field guide to the ecology of the urban environment that invites us to look at our towns, cities, and even our backyards through the eyes of an ecologist"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226922758
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
"Nature All Around Us is an unprecendented field guide to the ecology of the urban environment that invites us to look at our towns, cities, and even our backyards through the eyes of an ecologist"--Provided by publisher.
The Wildlife of Southern Africa
Author: Vincent Carruthers
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775844641
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1866
Book Description
A field guide to the wildlife of southern Africa, describing over 2,000 plants and animals, with accurate illustrations in full colour. This book has been a trusted fi eld companion for many years. Comprehensively updated, it now features range maps for most groups. The chapters are colour-coded for easy reference, and diagnostic features appear in bold type within the descriptions. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field. All the main plant and animal groups are covered: Lower invertebrates, Spiders and other arachnids, Insects, Freshwater fishes, Frogs, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Grasses, sedges, ferns and fungi, Wild flowers, Trees
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1775844641
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 1866
Book Description
A field guide to the wildlife of southern Africa, describing over 2,000 plants and animals, with accurate illustrations in full colour. This book has been a trusted fi eld companion for many years. Comprehensively updated, it now features range maps for most groups. The chapters are colour-coded for easy reference, and diagnostic features appear in bold type within the descriptions. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field. All the main plant and animal groups are covered: Lower invertebrates, Spiders and other arachnids, Insects, Freshwater fishes, Frogs, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Grasses, sedges, ferns and fungi, Wild flowers, Trees
Peterson First Guide to Fishes of North America
Author: Michael Filisky
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395911792
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Ecology.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395911792
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Ecology.