I love these kinds of guide books. Sure, they don't show all the species of a given area, but they have great illustrations that inspire a kid--heck, an adult--to learn the general category before embarking on the intimidating journey of identifying more specific regional specimens. In my case today, I find it encouraging for continuing to learning botanical illustration and have a few "cheat sheets" to study some of the most common species in the area I moved to, which is across the continent from where I used to live. ( )

I liked it - great introduction for the most common trees in the U.S. Recommended for anyone interested in identifying trees in your neighborhood and learning how they're useful. It's also the right size to stick in your pocket if you want to. ( )

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