Trees of the U.S. are easy-to-use regional field guides for backpacking, camping , and other outdoor activities For wilderness travelers and backyard naturalists alike, the sheer number and variety of North American trees can make identification a daunting task. For those who have struggled to distinguish the Pacific Yew from the Redwood or the Quaking Aspen from the Fremont Cottonwood comes Trees of the U.S., a user-friendly series of field guides. Ingeniously organized to allow for easy reference, each book in the series offers complete coverage of a given region of the United States and includes detailed and accurate illustrations of each species. Best of all, these guides are compact and lightweight, making them easy to throw in a pack and take along on a hike or camping trip.

Ideal for backpackers and field naturalists, this guide discusses and illustrates native and naturalised trees that grow wild in the American Southwest. Regions covered include Arizona, New Mexico, western Texas, the southern regions of California and Nevada, and adjacent areas of Mexico. The 174 species of trees of the region are divided into six major groups according to easily recognised characteristics. The illustrations emphasise visual details that may not be clearly visible in a photograph, and a key is provided for recognising trees in leafless seasons.

A guide to the identification of shrubs and trees in this region. 168 species are described using text and detailed drawings.

Southwestern Trees is field guide to the trees found in Arizona, New Mexico, and surrounding areas. Included are keys, descriptions, range maps, and color photographs for about 150 of the coniferous and broadleaf trees of the region, as well as the sometimes treelike species of agaves and yuccas, so characteristic of the desert flora.

Ideal for hikers, adventurers, travelers and curious nature-lovers of all ages, On The Spot Nature Guides offer instant access to identifying information about plant and animal species in specific geographical regions. Cacti & Succulents of the U.S. Desert Southwest includes photos of plants in natural settings, close-ups of distinguishing details, and information about plant characteristics and habitats for at-a-glance identification. Designed to fit easily into a pocket or backpack, the accordion-fold guides are lightweight and laminated for durability.

A naturalist and photographer provides insight into the characteristics of the desert and the interrelationship of man, animals, and plants in this type of environment through a case study of the Sonoran Desert...