National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida: Regional Guide: Birds, Animals,

Description: National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida by National Audubon Society Identifies one thousand types of Floridas plant and animal life, offers an overview of its natural history, and describes the states beaches, parks, preserves, and forests. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The most comprehensive field guide available to the flora and fauna of Florida--a portable, essential companion for visitors and residents alike--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers.This compact volume contains:An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the states wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more;A complete overview of Floridas natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns and night sky;An extensive sampling of the areas best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others.The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 14 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as 150 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals. Back Cover For every Floridian and every visitor to the state, this uniquely compact yet comprehensive volume is the essential guide to Floridas natural world. Whether youre at home or on the road, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to Florida tells you: what youll see in the night sky over Florida; the tropical wildflowers that flourish in Floridas different habitats; the birds youll encounter in the Everglades, at the shore, and everywhere in between; the states best natural sites-how to reach them, when to visit, and what youll see. Here, too, is complete information on the geology, fossils, wildlife habitats, weather, and ecology of Florida, as well as the states trees, mushrooms, mammals, insects, reptiles, fishes, and other life forms-all beautifully illustrated in 1,500 photographs, drawings, and maps. Author Biography Peter Alden, principal author of this series, is a birder, naturalist, author, and lecturer. He has led nature tours to more than 100 countries and is the author of books on North American, Latin American, and African wildlife. Peter organized an event called Biodiversity Day, the first of which took place in his hometown of Concord, Massachusetts.Rick Cech, author of several sections of this guide, is a nature writer, photographer, and founder of the North American Butterfly Associations newsletter, The Anglewing.Gil Nelson, regional consultant and author of the habitats, flora, and parks and preserves sections of this guide, is a naturalist, writer, and educator who has contributed articles to many national and regional magazines. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida. Details ISBN067944677X Short Title NAS FGT FLORIDA Pages 448 Publisher Alfred A. Knopf Language English ISBN-10 067944677X ISBN-13 9780679446774 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 508.759 Year 1998 Edition 1st Residence US DOI 10.1604/9780679446774 Subtitle Regional Guide: Birds, Animals, Trees, Wildflowers, Insects, Weather, Nature Preserves, and More Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1998-05-26 NZ Release Date 1998-05-26 US Release Date 1998-05-26 UK Release Date 1998-05-26 Author National Audubon Society Series National Audubon Society Field Guides Publication Date 1998-05-26 Imprint Alfred A. Knopf Illustrations 1,500 4C PHOTOGRAPHS Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141716286;

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