Field Guide To The Natural World Of Washington Dc
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| Author | : Howard Youth |
| Publisher | : Johns Hopkins University Press+ORM |
| Total Pages | : 376 |
| Release | : 2014-04-22 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1421412322 |
Discover the wonders of Washington’s complex ecosystem with this field guide to the district’s parks, gardens, urban forests and more. Every neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is home to abundant wildlife, and its large park network is rich in natural wonders. A hike along the trails of Rock Creek Park, one of the country’s largest and oldest urban forests, quickly reveals white-tailed deer, eastern gray squirrels, and little brown bats. Mayapples, Virginia bluebells, and red mulberry trees are but a few of the treasures found growing at the National Arboretum. A stroll along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers might reveal stealthy denizens such as bullfrogs, largemouth bass, and common snapping turtles. In Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C., naturalist Howard Youth takes readers on an urban safari, describing the wild side of the nation’s capital. Detailed drawings by Carnegie artist Mark A. Klingler and photography by Robert E. Mumford, Jr., reveal the stunning color and beauty of the flora and fauna awaiting every D.C. naturalist. Residents and tourists alike will find this guide indispensable, whether seeking a secluded jog or an adventurous outing away from the noise of the city.
| Author | : Howard Youth |
| Publisher | : Johns Hopkins University Press |
| Total Pages | : 401 |
| Release | : 2014-04-30 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1421412047 |
Whether seeking a secluded jog or an adventurous outing, residents and tourists alike will find this handsome guide indispensable for finding oases away from the noise of the city.
| Author | : Leslie Day |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 356 |
| Release | : 2007-11-30 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0801886813 |
Throw it in your backpack, hop on the subway, and explore.
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| Total Pages | : 380 |
| Release | : 1987 |
| Genre | : History |
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Describes more than 300 species of trees of Washington, D.C.
| Author | : Barbara J. Saffir |
| Publisher | : Wilderness Press |
| Total Pages | : 250 |
| Release | : 2015-09-21 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 0899977669 |
Washington D.C. is every American's home away from home. Since DC is a compact city with great public transportation, it's easy to explore both its high-profile side - its magnificent monuments, world-class museums, enthralling architecture, breathtaking vistas, and unique national parks - as well as its less famous persona - its cozy hideaways, ethnic eateries, bustling dance clubs, lively theaters, shopaholic hot spots, and more.Now it's a foodies' paradise enlivened with high-tech entrepreneurs and innovative buildings in entirely new and safer neighborhoods. Now, with Walking Washington D.C by local author Barbara J. Saffir, people can get to know the communities of D.C. Each walk tells the story of a neighborhood: a snapshot of some of its history and how it has transformed over the years. Readers will be pointed to distinctive architecture, landmark buildings, popular eateries, ethnic enclaves, art and performance spaces, and natural scenery. Maps and transportation directions make it easy to find your way. Whether you're looking for an afternoon stroll or a daylong outing, grab this book and start walking Washington D.C. After a few miles or a few days, you might fall in love.
| Author | : Leslie Day |
| Publisher | : JHU Press |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2011-11-15 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1421401525 |
Your evening walk will never be the same once you come to know the quiet giants that line the city's streets.
| Author | : Peter Del Tredici |
| Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
| Total Pages | : 409 |
| Release | : 2020-03-15 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1501740466 |
In this field guide to the future, esteemed Harvard University botanist Peter Del Tredici unveils the plants that will become even more dominant in urban environments under projected future environmental conditions. These plants are the most important and most common plants in cities. Learning what they are and the role they play, he writes, will help us all make cities more livable and enjoyable. With more than 1000 photos, readers can easily identify these powerful plants. Learn about the fascinating cultural history of each plant.
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| Total Pages | : 64 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Washington (D.C.) |
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| Author | : Walter Foster Jr. Creative Team |
| Publisher | : Walter Foster Jr |
| Total Pages | : 84 |
| Release | : 2017-08-01 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 1633225445 |
An amazing variety of wildlife surrounds you each and every time you hike through the great outdoors. With Ranger Rick's Wildlife Around Us Field Guide & Drawing Book: Volume 1, you can learn more about these wild animals and become a naturalist-in-training! A naturalist is someone who studies natural life, like plants and animals. With this book, you will do just that! Inside you will find the habitat, diet, and common behaviors of 26 different North American animals, and how you can spot them outside. The step-by-step drawing instructions inside will help you practice drawing those animals in your own naturalist notebook. This book will help you prepare for outdoor excursions, showing you how to pack your backpack, take great photos, record notes, and animal create drawings. The fieldwork tips, fascinating animal facts, and colorful photographs throughout will aid you in your quest for animal knowledge. So join Ranger Rick and learn about the insects, birds, reptiles, and amphibians that surround you, from the Pacific tree frog and monarch butterfly to the bald eagle. Ranger Rick's Wildlife Around Us Field Guide & Drawing Book: Volume 1 takes an adventurous look at the crawling, hopping, flying world of North America.
| Author | : Jonathan K. Alderfer |
| Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| Genre | : Birds |
| ISBN | : 9781426200076 |
Sized for backpack or pocket, each 272-page volume highlights a single state or two and covers 125 species (each with a photograph and range map), with local expertise provided by experienced birders. Even novice birders will make quick and confident identifications thanks to the uncluttered, easy-to-use format. An introductory locator map pinpoints top birding sites, and customized range maps detail each species' winter, breeding, migration, and resident ranges. " Maryland and Washington, D.C." offers seabirds, shorebirds, land birds, songbirds, and raptors aplenty, from Peregrine Falcons, Bald Eagles, Barred Owls, and Pileated Woodpeckers to multiple species of vireos and bitterns and an array of ducks. Hotspots include Assateague Island National Seashore, Swallow Falls State Park and the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.
