Canoe Country Flora: Plants and Trees of the North Woods and Boundary Waters

ISBN-13: 9780816645039 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 224 str.

Mark Stensaas

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The vast North Woods, a land magnificently arrayed in the deep greens of pine, spruce, and fir and the brilliant blues of crystal clear lakes, spans the area from Minnesota to Maine and from Michigan to Hudson Bay. With a little help from"CanoeCountryFlora," keen explorers will discover a world full of life and wonder in the plants that thrive in this beautiful lakecountry.

"CanoeCountryFlora," a friendly field guide, introduces you to ninety-six of the most common trees, shrubs, wildflowers, fungi, ferns, lichens, and other plants you re likely to encounter during your travels north. Detailed line drawings and brief plant profiles help you recognize what you re seeing, while Sparky Stensaas s intriguing tales draw you into a deeper study of the plants s natural and cultural histories.

Each plant is made identifiable and memorable by fascinating facts, handy checklists, diagrams and charts, and interesting activities that help adults and children learn by discovery.

Use this book as a companion to"CanoeCountryWildlife"or alone as your guide to a unique North Woods adventure."