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Author : Steve Cafferty
Release : 2005
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 510/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees by : Steve Cafferty
Download or read book Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees written by Steve Cafferty. This book was released on 2005. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to trees found throughout the world provides information on special characteristics, natural distribution, botany, and economic uses.
Author : Tony Rodd
Release : 2001
Genre : Ornamental shrubs
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 031/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs by : Tony Rodd
Download or read book The Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs written by Tony Rodd. This book was released on 2001. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated plant encyclopedia gives comprehensive information on more than 8500 trees and shrubs from around the world. All of the well-loved favorites, such as camellias, roses, rhododendrons, oaks and pines are covered, as well as hundreds of lesser-known exotic plants. Each entry details the plant origin, appearance, growth habit, flowering time, and cultivation requirements. Photographs include stunning full color shots of plants in their natural habitats plus close-ups of bark, leaf, fruit and flowers. Canadian gardening expert Jennifer Bennett has contributed an extensive introduction that includes comprehensive information on trees and shrubs native to Canada and cultivation notes particular to the Canadian climate. Botanical classification, the uses of trees and shrubs by humans in culture, industry, and medicine, and forest types and diversity are some of the additional topics discussed. For the first edition only, The Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs comes with a CD-ROM of the book contents. With information accessible by cross-reference, readers will find the CD-ROM particularly useful in garden planning and choosing plants for particular conditions.
Author : Sam Benvie
Release : 1999
Genre :
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 082/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Trees Throughout Canada and United States by : Sam Benvie
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Trees Throughout Canada and United States written by Sam Benvie. This book was released on 1999. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Stephen Cafferty
Release : 2005
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 510/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees by : Stephen Cafferty
Download or read book Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees written by Stephen Cafferty. This book was released on 2005. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive new reference work on the trees of the world, with fully illustrated A-Z directory. The Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees covers the entire world of trees with outstanding text and abundant illustrations and photography. Forests and woods cover 30% of the world's land surface. This book describes the forest ecosystem and the four major forest types of the world: boreal, temperate, subtropical, tropical. The main part of the encyclopedia is the A-Z directory of the world's trees: Species identification tables, fact boxes, and thumbnail maps show the distribution of native trees. Information for each tree includes a concise taxonomic description and explains where the tree grows naturally. Color photographs and illustrations depict each family in summer and fall, bark texture, leaves, seeds and nuts, and where applicable, blossoms. Captions describe the dimensions and characteristics of each tree in exacting detail. Other interesting features of the encyclopedia include: Detailed descriptions of tree structures: shapes, trunk structure, root systems, leaf shapes and functions, flowers and fruit Notable forests around the world Effect of trees on economies and societies Further reading section Extensive glossary Comprehensive indexes of common and scientific names. The Firefly Encyclopedia of Trees features the familiar as well as the exotic. The Baobab, for instance, can store tens of thousands of gallons in water in its light, fleshy wood, remains leafy during droughts, and provides a natural source of water for people and animals alike.
Author : Christopher O'Toole
Release : 2002
Genre : Nature
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Firefly Encyclopedia of Insects and Spiders by : Christopher O'Toole
Download or read book Firefly Encyclopedia of Insects and Spiders written by Christopher O'Toole. This book was released on 2002. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoriative illustrated reference on insects and spiders with contribuing essays by world-renowned scientists.
