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| Smithsonian Handbooks: Trees (Smithsonian Handbooks) | 
| Author: Allen J. Coombes
Publisher: DK ADULT
Category: Book
List Price: $20.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 26155
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.9 x 0.8
ISBN: 0789489899
Dewey Decimal Number: 582.16
EAN: 9780789489890
ASIN: 0789489899
Publication Date: August 1, 2002
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Product Description
Authoritative text, clear photography, and a systematic approach make the Smithsonian Handbook of Trees the most comprehensive guide to a wide range of species from around the world. Packed with over 1,000 full--color photographs of more than 500 trees, it is designed to cut through the complex process of identification, enabling you to recognize a species instantly. Identification Made Easy: For beginners and established enthusiasts alike, the Smithsonian Handbook of Trees explains what a tree is, how trees are classified, and how to keep a record of trees you have seen. To help you in the initial stages of identification, the book provides a visual key that shows you the difference between conifers, broadleaves, and palms, identifies each genus by leaf type, and guides you to the correct species entry. A concise glossary defines technical and scientific terms. Photo--Encyclopedic Approach: Expertly written and thoroughly authenticated, each species entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight each tree's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. A full--color illustration, showing the spread, height, and leaf persistence of the species, as well as color--coded bands providing at--a--glance facts for quick reference, complete every entry.
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| Customer Reviews:
Wonderful, as you'd expect from a Smithsonian handbook! December 25, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
These books are so helpful to use as references for painting.
Very clear photograhy. I would have liked a few close-up shots for some of the images perhaps, but otherwise a great book.
Nice pictures and great description March 19, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
The book has alot of interesting plants, many of them tropical. My only complaint is that it didn't have many North American trees.
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