Getting to Know the Rocky Mountain Plants

People love to explore the outdoors and admire the diverse beauty of scenic landscapes. Learn to identify the vast array of plants in the Rocky Mountain states with this comprehensive field guide. The majestic Rocky Mountains provide a diverse landscape of life zones, habitats, and micro-niches,...

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Attract Beautiful Creatures to Your Backyard with Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Northern California

The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, Earth-friendly place. These most-welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Professional nature...

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Attract Beautiful Creatures to Your Backyard with Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Southern California

The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, Earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Professional nature...

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How to Raise Native Caterpillars

Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: California by botanist George Miller features more than 20 simple, fun introductions to astronomy, birds, geology, and more. Plus, more than a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects include activities such as...

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A Look at the Wildflowers of Arizona and New Mexico

With three named deserts, as well as plateaus, grasslands, forests, and snow-covered mountains, Arizona and New Mexico harbor a vast diversity of wildflower communities. In his Quick Guide, Wildflowers of Arizona and New Mexico, George Miller describes 248 wildflowers and cacti you’ll find in the...

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