The Field Guide to Wildlife Habitats of the Eastern United States

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Summary: an amazing find for the naturalist in all of us
Review: This book is a useful tool for all people who love the outdoors. This book has insightful discriptions and lovely drawings that make you crave an outdoor adventure. It is very easy to follow and the tables are useful as well. I would reccomen this book to any teacher or person willing to gain more knowledge about the world around them

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Summary: Super book!
Review: This is such an incredible book. I came across it after going through the National Wildlife Federation's Habitat Steward program (which was enlightening!). This is an incredible book. It covers all sorts of different habitats - each type of habitat is profiled (e.g. Sandy beach, salt marsh, lake and pond, river and stream, cattail marsh, sedge meadow, bog and bog forest, northern floodplain forest, southern floodplain forest, grassy field, transition forest, appalachian forest etc etc.) In each ofthese chapters it talks about howthis particular habitat was formed, characteristic plants, what types of wildlife you're likely to see there and why that habitat is beneficial to them, signs to look for to see if that wildlife has been there, and where to see that habitat. There are great drawings and handdrawn tables throughout. Its just packed with interesting facts - its hard to write a review of so much variety ind interesting info. If you're looking for a book that will give you a great understanding and appeciation for the different types of habitat and how hte web of life weaves together then this book is a good one for you! Highly recommended. Lots to learn about from justthis one source.