The Botany Coloring Book (Paperback)

~ (Author), Jacquelyn Giuffre (Illustrator)

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Product Description

An exciting new approach to learning about botany. Teaches the structure and function of plants and surveys the entire plant kingdom.

About the Author

Paul G. Young, a biologist and botanist, is a lecturer at the City College of San Francisco and botanist for the William Joseph McInnes Memorial Botanical Garden at Mills College, Oakland, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Harper Perennial; 1st edition (April 21, 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064603024
• ISBN-13: 978-0064603027
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #26,702 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This study technique works well for me., July 3, 2002

By	T. Butler "tjb" (Houston, Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

At first you have to hide the fact that at, age 53, you are using a coloring book! Nevertheless I have stuck with it through a number of pages and have found out that my retention and ability to recall through visualizing the diagrams increases many fold versus the read and think method. When I revisit the pages to study the topic it comes back much easier. The book seems to be a good balance between the written text/descriptions and the illustrations. It takes a fairly big time commitment and at times you ask yourself, "Is this the best use of my study time?". Well after a few days the accuracy of my retention answered that question with a huge YES. It is much more technical than how one might visualize as 'coloring book'. I really do enjoy it and am learning the topics.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is interesting and fun!, July 18, 1998

By A Customer

I wanted to know more about plants and how to look at plants. How do you start without to find out when you do not really want to commit time to doing a college course or reading technical books? I am more than pleased to find a book that is so complete and is written for adults. Can't belive how much fun I'm having with it. Thanks, Authors!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for older students including college age, October 6, 1998

By A Customer

This is an incredibly detailed and thorough examination of the anatomy and physiology of plants. A great way to for visual learners to supplement their learning experience. I found it extremely helpful in my college Introductory Botany course.