Peterson First Guide to Trees (Peterson First Guide (R)) [Paperback]

George A. Petrides (Author), Roger Tory Peterson (Editor), Janet Wehr (Illustrator), Olivia Petrides (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Peterson First Guide (R)

Now there is a guidebook to trees--one of the most popular subjects in the Peterson Field Guide series--for the beginning naturalist. The 243 trees are grouped into six categories by leaf type and arrangement, making it easier for the beginner to identify unknown species. 200 color illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Using the unique system of identification employed in the author's other tree books, 243 common or unique trees of North America are divided into six major groups according to conspicuous characteristics. Within those categories, trees that look alike are brought together and compared in text and illustration.

The color plates, beautifully painted by Olivia Petrides and Janet Wehr, emphasize details that may not be present or clearly visible in a photograph. Differences between trees that resemble each other are clearly pointed out. Information also is provided on the ecology and natural history of trees, including the ways they are used by people and wildlife. -- From the Author --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Roger Tory Peterson, one of the world"s greatest naturalists, received every major award for ornithology, natural science, and conservation, as well as numerous honorary degrees, medals, and citations, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Peterson Identification System has been called the greatest invention since binoculars, and the Peterson Field Guides® are credited with helping to set the stage for the environmental movement.

George A. Petrides, a veteran field naturalist, is professor of fisheries and wildlife at Michigan State University in East Lansing. He is the author of A Field Guide to Eastern Trees, A Field Guide To Trees and Shrubs, and the Peterson First Guide to Trees.

Olivia Petrides is Adjunct Associate Professor, Painting and Drawing, Visual Communications (1985). MFA, 1977, School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Exhibitions: Nordic Museum, Seattle; Hafnarborg Institute of Art, Iceland; American Cultural Center, Reykjavik, Iceland; Madison Museum, Yellowstone, WY; Hellenic Museum, Chicago. Publications: Peterson Field Guide to Western Trees. Collections: Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.; Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston; Field Museum, Chicago. Awards: Margaret Klimek Phillips Fellowship; American-Scandinavian Foundation Awards to Iceland and Greenland; Fulbright Research Award; Residencies at Catwalk, NY; Virginia Center for Creative Arts; Vermont Studio Center; Ragdale Foundation; Kjarvalstadir, Iceland; Faroe Islands Museum of Natural History. 

Janet Wehr is a contributor for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt titles including: A Field Guide to Eastern Trees.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; 2nd edition (May 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395911834
• ISBN-13: 978-0395911839
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 3.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #275,368 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #41 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > General

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good and inexpensive book, January 14, 2002

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Jaime R. Castro Cano "Rodrigo" (Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peterson First Guide to Trees (Peterson First Guide (R)) (Paperback)

I foun this one a very good book, it doesnt have any photos, but color illustrations are very descriptive and useful.
Its a must have because it covers all kind of trees, even some palm and cacti.

You wont find any problem to identify any tree, differences are very well noted on this book.

I give it four stars because it doesnt have an overview of trees forms, it only shows leaves, thorns, fruits, but not the tree form and dimensions.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars handy reference great for kids, June 8, 2007

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monet perry (d'iberville, ms United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peterson First Guide to Trees (Peterson First Guide (R)) (Paperback)

this little book is perfect to take along on a trip or picnic to identify trees. lots of information in an easy to understand format, especially for kids but not bad for the adults either.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quite small and thin, good info of course..., December 9, 2009

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Michael J. Mock Jr. "Ditka's Acolyte" (Superior, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Peterson First Guide to Trees (Peterson First Guide (R)) (Paperback)

The peterson field guides are always great...great info, easy to navigate and superb information. My only comment would be that they are smaller than the old field guides. I have pocket guides from when I was a kid - so when I bought these for my daughter for Christmas this year, I thought she'd be getting the same as me, just newer/shinier/stiffer. The pictures are better than the old ones and they are still easy to navigate, however theses are truly a pocket guide and much thinner. They are about an inch shorter and about 1/2" thinner than the pocket guides I got 15 years ago, so just be advised when ordering, these are gonna be smaller than what you may already think.