Product Overview
From Follett
Includes bibliographical references and index. "The book contains listings and illustrations of the plant and animal species that live and grow in the Pine Barrens, the author begins his book by explaining and defining what makes this sandy soiled, wooded habitat so diverse and so unusual. The rest of the text is devoted to identifying, classifying, characterizing and illustrating every living creature, from the whirligig beetle to the large-toothed aspen, that makes its home in the Pine Barrens. Over 700 species, listed first under their common then scientific nomenclatures, are included. Each entry gives a . . . non-technical description of a Pine Barren plant or animal, indicating when and where it is most likely to appear. Complementing most listings is an original ink drawing that will . . . aid the reader in the field as they search for and try to identify specific flora and fauna"--Provided by publisher.
From the Publisher
This is the ultimate handbook to the New Jersey Pine barrens. More than 700 species of plants and animals found within this 2,200-square-mile tract are identified and illustrated. The book begins by explaining and defining the uniqueness and diversity of the Pine Barrens, from its history to its ecostructure and future outlook. The bulk of the text, however, is devoted to classifying and categorizing every plant and living creature that makes its home in the Pine Barrens.