Describes the characteristics, habitat, ecological role, and folklore of trees, shrubs, and wildflowers found in the northeast

An attractive and informative guide to the state's native cone-bearing trees and shrubs, serving as both a natural history and field guide. Each species narrative is accompanied by illustrations and photos, detailed identification information, and information on a tree's habitat, distribution, uses, and place in the early botanical and historical literature of the state. Richly illustrated, the guide offers 54 original, full-page color botanical illustrations, 54 color range maps, and 165 gorgeous color photos of every type of tree. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

This newly designed field guide features detailed descriptions of 387 species, arranged in six major groups by visual similarity. The 47 color plates and 5 text drawings show distinctive details needed for identification. Color photographs and 295 color range maps accompany the species descriptions.

Take some of the mystery out of a walk in the woods with this new ï¬eld guide from the author of Reading the Forested Landscape.

Information on finding and preparing more than 500 different plants for better eating and nutrition

Identifies the region's plant and animal life, offers an overview of natural history, and describes the area's beaches, parks, preserves, and forests

Covers 725 species, with full-color photographs, descriptions, identification keys, notes on folklore, and advice on edibility

Identifying trees can be fun and enlightening with the Trees of Illinois Field Guide. It contains everything youíll want to know, with photos and details about 124 species of trees, including info about leaves, bark, size, range maps and more.

Identifying trees can be fun and enlightening with the Trees of Indiana Field Guide. It contains everything youíll want to know, with photos and details about 124 species of Indiana trees, including info about leaves, bark, size, range maps and more.