Trees: An Illustrated Field Guide

A beautifully illustrated paperback guide to the trees of the world, Trees: An Illustrated Field Guide is a must-have for any amateur naturalist’s backpack. Learn to recognize trees on sight through their leaf shapes, body shapes, bark, and fruits! Trees: An Illustrated Field Guide is a compact, beautifully illustrated field guide to 40 of North America’s most common and most charismatic trees, along with 10 best-of-the-best trees from around the world. Inside this charming paperback, you’ll find profiles on individual species, each showcasing a full-page illustration. This book is meant to be slipped into a pocket or backpack for use in the field or in a tree. You’ll get to know your arboreal neighbors’ characteristics and habits and be able to introduce them to your friends and family. Learn which trees produce which fruits, nuts, and seeds; learn where and under what conditions they like to grow; learn what makes each one special. Discover the wonderful world of North American trees, including: Oaks (Quercus genus) Maples (Acer genus) Hickories (Carya genus) The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) The American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Pines (Pinus genus) And many, many more! Visually stunning, Trees: An Illustrated Field Guide is an engrossing overview of North America’s remarkable and diverse mushrooms. You’ll find opportunities for discovery on every page.