Learn to identify Illinois trees with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment.
With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don't grow in Illinois. Learn about 124 species found in the state (every nativetree plus common non-natives), organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree's leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.
Book Features
124 species: Every nativetree plus common non-natives Easy to use: Thumb tabs show leaf type and attachment Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan's Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images
This new edition includes updated photographs; expanded information; a Quick Compare section for leaves, needles, and silhouettes; and even more of Stan's expert insights. So grab the Trees of Illinois Field Guide for your next outing-to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.
By:
Stan Tekiela
Imprint: Adventure Publications, Incorporated
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Height: 152mm,
Width: 111mm,
Spine: 14mm
ISBN: 9781647553784
ISBN 10: 1647553784
Series: Tree Identification Guides
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 01 July 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction Silhouette Quick Compares Needle and Leaf Quick Compares Sample Page The Trees Single needles Clustered needles Scaly needles Simple, oppositely attached leaves Simple, alternately attached leaves Lobed, oppositely attached leaves Lobed, alternately attached leaves Compound, oppositely attached leaves Compound, alternately attached leaves Twice compound, alternately attached leaves Palmate compound, oppositely attached leaves Glossary Checklist/Index About the Author
Naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, children's books, and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers, and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.
