Describes different kinds of trees and how to identify them, and presents the many parts of a tree, both inside and out.

An introduction to trees and woodlands with information on how to identify the bark and leaves, the many ways animals use trees, and how to read the individual history that shapes every tree.

First-ever revision of a classic guidebook. Essential information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and edibility as well as updated taxonomy and 18 new species. How to find, prepare, and eat plants growing in the wild.

"Updated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the mushrooms of North America, reflecting the impact of climate change and the advancements in DNA sequencing that have radically altered the classification process-from the creators of the world's most trusted field guides, a go-to source for millions of nature lovers. This volume is the result of a collaboration among leading...

This is an abridged edition of the complete field guide that is more accessible and less forbidding than the parent volume.

Mushrooms – we put them on our pizza and steaks and in our soups and salads, we marvel at their variety and are sometimes repelled by their grotesque beauty when encountering them in the bush. And yeah, some have even sampled their more exotic possibilities and asked the question: “Do mushrooms come from a far away planet?” Still, others have asked: “Can mushrooms save the planet?” The world of fungi and their integral relationship with...

Describes a variety of berries, nuts, and seeds that might be found on a nature walk and includes identification information.