Wildflowers (National Audubon Society First Field Guides) [Hardcover]

Susan Hood (Author), National Audubon Society (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Series: National Audubon Society First Field Guides

Provides an overview of wildflowers and where they grow, with specific information about individual species.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

This book is part of a series of guides designed for adolescents interested in natural history and nature. The books are an excellent introduction to the Rocks and Minerals, Birds, Wildflowers, and Insects for children aged 8-18. Each guide is appropriately sized to fit in a field vest pocket. Readers who remember previous versions of these field guides from the 1970s that were dull and overly detailed will be pleasantly surprised. These books are arguably the most beautifully photographed and laid out field guides yet published for young people. Each book has an introductory section filled with interesting facts, descriptions of early naturalists, definitions of many of the terms used in the book, and a guide to using the field guide portion of the book. Best of all, the books also come equipped with laminated field "cheat sheet" cards, for quick identification while on the go, in any kind of weather. Each field guide features 50 common wildflowers with photos and brief descriptions of many more regionally occurring species. Brief discussions of threatened and endangered species are particularly valuable. Great first guides for children and adults with limited natural history background.

The Wildflowers guide has excellent photographs and descriptions enough flowers to represent most regions of the United States. --Merri Martz --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

Grade 5 Up-These handsome books, illustrated with vibrant, full-color photographs, have a lot to offer, but calling them "first field guides" is somewhat misleading. They assume some previous knowledge and background vocabulary, and are not designed to give users quick reference to found items. Instead, they introduce their respective subjects and offer tips on equipment and observation. "How to look" sections give the basic science behind the fields of study. Then come the actual guides, which contain photographs of 50 common wildflowers or rocks and other similar species or formations. Boxed inserts detail the specific information. In Wildflowers, each entry lists what to look for, leaves, height, when the flower blooms, habitat, range, and cautions (when applicable). For Rocks, the boxed inserts give the mineral composition, texture, color, and environment. Each book concludes with an illustrated glossary; Wildflowers includes pictures of the 50 state flowers. Both titles have current lists for further reading that cover a wide range of reading levels and include Web sites. These are attractive and useful additions, but are not stand-alone field guides, per se.
Kathryn Kosiorek, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn, OH
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (April 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590054643
• ISBN-13: 978-0590054645
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,557,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars National Audubon Society First Field Guide - Wildflowers, September 27, 2009

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This review is from: Wildflowers (National Audubon Society First Field Guides) (Paperback)

I bought this book for my preschool grandchildren that I care for part time. I had purchased the shell book at a garage sale & they loved it. So I went online to find other book in the same series. It is something that I can enjoy with them together.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars inspiring, comes alive, September 16, 2010

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This review is from: Wildflowers (National Audubon Society First Field Guides) (Paperback)

An awesome guide. Just simple enough to start an interest, and very engaging.
Designed with a great eye this guide is more than beautiful.
I also recommend "Rocks & Minerals", "Insects" and "Birds", in the same series. (There are more in the series, but those I'm not familiar with)
So glad to add this to my shelf.

5 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wildflowers (National Audubon Society First Field Guide), May 9, 2000

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This review is from: Wildflowers (National Audubon Society First Field Guides) (Paperback)

All the first field guide books are a good source of information for the inquisitive outdoor child.