Montana Trees & Wildflowers
Montana Trees & Wildflowers
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by James Kavanagh (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Raymond Leung (Illustrator)
Montana has a contrasting landscape marked by four main ecosystems: montane forest, intermountain grassland, plains grassland, and shrub grassland. These support over 2,000 plant species, including state flower Bitterroot and state tree Ponderosa Pine. For many people, plants represent a major part of an ecosystem's character, yet sifting through such a diverse array of species can be challenging. It helps, then, to focus on the most familiar plants to establish a solid base of knowledge. To do so, a portable reference like Montana Trees & Wildflowers is invaluable. This beautifully illustrated collection 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 perfect companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists who wish to forge deeper connections with the land through its attendant flora. Made in the USA.
Back Jacket
Montana Trees & Wildflowers, An Introduction to Familiar Species, provides a welcome introduction to the familiar botanical species found in Montana. Exhaustively researched, the guide features over 130 beautifully detailed full-color illustrations of common species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers. The laminated fold-out pocket guide is perfect for novices looking for an easy-to-use field reference. The guide also features a map highlighting botanical sanctuaries in the state. Montana Trees & Wildflowers provides the perfect pocket travel companion for novices interested in nature identification.
Map-sized when folded, with page-like panels
Easy to use and carry when outdoors
Laminated for durability
More than 130 full-color illustrations
Text highlights the most easily distinguished markings or characteristics of species to aid in nature identification
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.
