Alaska Trees & Wildflowers: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Plants

by James Kavanagh (Author), Raymond Leung (Illustrator), Waterford Press (Created by)

The largest state in the union at over 665,000 square miles, Alaska spans many plant communities and thousands of plant species, including the state flower, the Forget-me-Not. Given the rugged and often harsh growing conditions, especially in the state's Arctic and sub-Arctic reaches, educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists will want to develop a deeper relationship with Alaska's most familiar plants. This beautifully illustrated guide to 140 common plants is the ideal tool for meaningfully connecting with Alaskan flora. The ecoregion map featuring over 20 botanical sanctuaries is especially useful. Laminated for durability, this pocket folding guide is worthy companion as you explore and learn more about the plants of the Last Frontier State.

Back Jacket

Alaska Trees & Wildflowers, An Introduction to Familiar Plants, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or taking a stroll in your neighborhood, you'll want to take along a copy of this indispensable guide. The Pocket Naturalist(tm) series is an introduction to common plants and animals and natural phenomena. Each pocket-sized, folding guide highlights up to 150 species and most feature a map identifying prominent sanctuaries and outstanding natural attractions. Each is laminated for durability. (3 1/2 X 8 1/4 folded, opens to 22 X 8 1/4, color illustrations, map)

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.