Smithsonian Trees of North America by W. John Kress (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Smithsonian Trees of North America by W. John Kress, Lonnie G. Bunch, Margaret D. Lowman Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description An indispensable illustrated source of information for hundreds of species of North American trees Publisher Description An indispensable illustrated source of information for hundreds of species of North American trees This authoritative reference on native and non-native trees of North America, by Smithsonian veteran W. John Kress, provides an unprecedented appraisal of more than 325 common species. More than a field guide, it includes * over 300 range maps and 3,000 photographs of leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, and bark; * an in-depth introduction to the biology of trees, their value, structure, evolution, classification, ecology, and conservation; * descriptions of each species, organized by genus and family; * a reflection on the consequences of environmental change on the health of trees, now and in the future; * a presentation, based on the latest technologies, of North American trees in a planetary and evolutionary perspective. Smithsonian Trees of North America, ten years in the making, marries science and art to provide an insightful and compassionate exploration of the diversity, structure, form, and beauty of trees. Author Biography W. John Kress is Distinguished Scientist and Curator Emeritus at the Smithsonians National Museum of Natural History, where he served as Curator of Botany. His research has taken him to over forty-five countries to study the evolution and ecology of tropical plants. He developed the Leafsnap plant identification app and helped to develop the tool for DNA barcoding of plants. He lives in Dorset, VT. Lonnie G. Bunch III is the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. He lives in the District of Columbia. Margaret D. Lowman is executive director of TREE Foundation and a National Geographic Explorer. Her books include The Arbornaut: Discovering the Eighth Continent in the Trees above Us. She lives in Sarasota, FL. Details ISBN 0300185219 ISBN-13 9780300185218 Title Smithsonian Trees of North America Author W. John Kress, Lonnie G. Bunch, Margaret D. Lowman Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 800 Publisher Yale University Press GE_Item_ID:161283015; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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