Nature guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway / Ann and Rob Simpson.

Author/creator Simpson, Ann, 1956-
Other author Simpson, Rob, 1948-
Format Book
PublicationGuilford, Connecticut : FalconGuides, [2013]
Descriptionxxxii, 223 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Natural history--Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.).
Animals--Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.). --Identification.
Plants--Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.). --Identification.
Blue Ridge Parkway (N.C. and Va.)--Guidebooks.

SeriesFalcon pocket guide
Falcon pocket guide. ^A1278686
Contents Acknowledgements -- Shared responsibility -- Blue Ridge Parkway: The basics -- Introduction Mammals -- Birds -- Amphibians -- Reptiles -- Fish -- Butterflies and moths -- Insects and invertebrates -- Trees -- Shrubs -- Vines -- Wildflowers -- Grasses and sedges/rushes -- Ferns and fern relative -- Mosses, liverworts, and lichens -- Mushrooms -- Galls -- Rocks and minerals.
Abstract "The stunning wildlife along the Blue Ridge Parkway attracts more than 14 million annual visitors from near and far for viewing and photographing opportunities. This information-packed, pocket-size field guide features more than 200 species of mammals, birds, insects, fish, wildflowers, mushrooms and more in a convenient, portable package. Including full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions, species are arranged by family to aid in quick identification. This book also includes ecosystem and geology information about the park as well as suggested nature hikes. This is the perfect nature guide for your next trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway."-- Publisher description.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 215-217) and index.
Genre/formGuidebooks.
LCCN 2012046397
ISBN9780762780952 (pbk.)
ISBN0762780959 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner NC Stacks QH104.5.B5 S56 2013 ✔ Available Place Hold