Mac S Field Guides Great Smoky Mountains National Park Trees Flowers

Color, lightweight, and inexpensive nature identification guide on a laminated, waterproof card

Full-color illustrations of park wildflowers and trees on a laminated, waterproof card

Great for families, kids, educators, and amateur naturalistsWaterproof and transportable for use in the fieldMore than 400,000 Mac's Field Guides sold!Tape them onto the deck of your kayak! Slip them into your pack! Keep them handy for backyard use! No matter the weather or terrain, Mac's Field Guides are the perfect wildlife identification tool for the amateur naturalist, covering a wide variety of subjects and regions in North America.Created by Craig MacGowan, a teacher of marine science, these two-sided, laminated cards contain detailed, full-color drawings of flora and fauna as well as information on size and habitat or region.

Open The Urban Tree Book and discover the joys of forest trekking--right in your city or town. This first-of-a-kind field guide introduces readers to the trees on their block, in neighborhood parks, and throughout the urban landscape. Unlike traditional tree guides with dizzying numbers of woodland species, The Urban Tree Book explores nature in the city, describing some 200 tree types likely to be found on North America's streets and surrounding spaces, including suburban settings. With telling descriptions and precise botanical detail, this unique guide not only identifies trees but brings them to life through history, lore, anecdotes, up-to-date facts, and hundreds of fascinating characteristics. More than 175 graceful illustrations capture the charm of trees in urban settings and depict leaf, flower, fruit, and bark features for identification and appreciation. The Urban Tree Book will inform even the most knowledgeable plant person and delight urbanites who simply enjoy strolling beneath the shade of welcoming trees. An engaging excursion into the "urban forest," this complete guide to city trees will both entertain and enlighten nature lovers, urban hikers, gardeners, and everyone curious about their environment. Includes a tree planting-and-care section, tree primer, and exploration guide Is backed by the expertise of the renowned Morton Arboretum Incorporates new "urban forestry" perspectives Covers urban trees across the continent Lists key organizations and institutions for tree lovers Selects the best tree sites on the Internet Updates many guides by 20 years

"With beautiful photography and detailed maps -- in full color for this revised edition -- this book chronicles 50 spectacular hikes in Georgia's highlands, taking you to waterfalls, overlooks, gigantic trees, historic sites, and primitive wilderness in unofrgettable spots such as Tallulah Gorge, Springer Mountain, and the Chattooga River, in addition to lesser-known locales such as Tearbritches Creek. Whether is't a relaxing nature walk with the family or a rugged backpacking trip you're after, author Johnny Molloy has done the research for you, providing precise directions, up-to-date information about trail conditions and routing, and insightful commentary about the human and natural history of each place. Let him help you make every step cout: With this book you'll spend your valuable time on the trail, not on trying to find the right hike for you." --p. [4] of cover.

Great for families, kids, educators, and amateur naturalistsWaterproof and transportable for use in the fieldMore than 400,000 Mac's Field Guides sold!Tape them onto the deck of your kayak! Slip them into your pack! Keep them handy for backyard use! No matter the weather or terrain, Mac's Field Guides are the perfect wildlife identification tool for the amateur naturalist, covering a wide variety of subjects and regions in North America.Created by Craig MacGowan, a teacher of marine science, these two-sided, laminated cards contain detailed, full-color drawings of flora and fauna as well as information on size and habitat or region.

Published in cooperation with the Rocky Mountain Nature Association. This book describes 200 wildflowers common to the Rocky Mountains.