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Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.
Howard Youth
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Description for Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.
Paperback. 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. Illustrator(s): Klingler, Mark A. Num Pages: 400 pages, 204, 13 maps, 91 colour illustrations, 100 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1KBBFC; WN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 135 x 22. Weight in Grams: 666.
Nature awaits discovery at almost every turn in the complex ecosystem of Washington, D.C. In parks large and small, within the District's gardens, and on public streets, there is tremendous biodiversity. In Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C., naturalist Howard Youth takes us on an urban safari, describing the wild side of the nation's capital. Beyond the abundant wildlife that can be seen in every neighborhood, Washington boasts a large park network 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 ... Read more
Nature awaits discovery at almost every turn in the complex ecosystem of Washington, D.C. In parks large and small, within the District's gardens, and on public streets, there is tremendous biodiversity. In Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C., naturalist Howard Youth takes us on an urban safari, describing the wild side of the nation's capital. Beyond the abundant wildlife that can be seen in every neighborhood, Washington boasts a large park network 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9781421412047
SKU
V9781421412047
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About Howard Youth
Howard Youth is a freelance natural history writer and former associate editor and communications manager for the Friends of the National Zoo. His work has been published in Audubon magazine, National Wildlife, and the Washington Post. Mark A. Klingler is a natural history artist in residence at Carnegie Museum of Natural History and illustrator of Field ... Read more
Reviews for Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.
Visiting birders would do well to carry [ Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.]. BirdWatching The book is simply an amazingly informative work of art... if you're visiting D.C., by boat preferably, this guide is great to bring along.
Chris Knauss The Star Democrat To most people, the only animals in Washington D.C. are political animals, ... Read more
Chris Knauss The Star Democrat To most people, the only animals in Washington D.C. are political animals, ... Read more