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The practical naturalist : explore the wonders of the natural world / U.S. editor, Jill Hamilton ; consultant editor, Chris Packham ; contributors, Steve Backshall ... [et al.].

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York, N.Y. : DK Pub., 2010.Edition: 1st American edDescription: 245, [11] p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0756658993
  • 9780756658991 :
Other title:
  • Explore the wonders of the natural world
  • Audubon, the practical naturalist
Subject(s):
Contents:
The web of life -- Weather and sky -- What a naturalist needs -- Close to home -- Farm and field -- Forest. deciduous woodlands,coniferous forests, tropical forests -- Scrubland and heath -- Grassland -- Mountain and hillside -- Lake, river, and stream -- Coast. beaches, cliffs, coastal wetlands, ocean -- Tundra and ice -- Desert.
Summary: Guides readers to explore, understand, and observe the natural world, focusing on the plants and animals seen in the different biomes.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 508 P895 Available 33111006297689
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Whether the natural world is at your doorstep, in the heart of a concrete jungle, by the sea, or in a cabin in the woods, The Practical Naturalist gets readers outdoors and shows how to experience the wonders of the world, and shows what is living in each habitat.

Inspirational, informative, and educational, The Practical Naturalist is perfect for families interested in learning more about their surroundings and looking at their world in a brand new light.

At head of title: Audubon.

Includes index.

The web of life -- Weather and sky -- What a naturalist needs -- Close to home -- Farm and field -- Forest. deciduous woodlands,coniferous forests, tropical forests -- Scrubland and heath -- Grassland -- Mountain and hillside -- Lake, river, and stream -- Coast. beaches, cliffs, coastal wetlands, ocean -- Tundra and ice -- Desert.

Guides readers to explore, understand, and observe the natural world, focusing on the plants and animals seen in the different biomes.

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