Tennessee Trees & Wildflowers - Paperback

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

Tennessee is a place of remarkable contrasts in landscapes, as it stretches from high Appalachian peaks to the bottomlands of the Mississippi River. Much of the state is covered in hardwood forest, with species such as beach, maple, oak, hickory, and state tree Tulip Poplar. Bald-cypress swamps in the bottomlands are rich in aquatic and semi-aquatic plants. The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been running for over seven decades. There is no shortage of opportunities for learning about the thousands of plants that grow in the Volunteer State. The challenge is knowing where to start. It helps, then, to have a portable reference like Tennessee Trees & Wildflowers dedicated to a smaller group of representative species. This handy resource features beautiful illustrations of 140 common and familiar trees, shrubs, and wildflowers as well as an ecoregion map showing over 20 botanical sanctuaries and learning sites. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, 12-panel folding pocket guide is the ideal companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and botanists who are keen to make deeper and more meaningful connections with the land through its plant life. Made in the USA.

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.