The everyday naturalist : how to identify animals, plants, and fungi wherever you go / Rebecca Lexa ; illustrations by Ricardo MacÃa Lalinde.
"A step-by-step guide to identifying animals, plants, and fungi by learning how to spot and record key traits and characteristics, for nature lovers, amateur naturalists, and citizen scientists"-- Provided by publisher.
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- ISBN: 9780593835975
- ISBN: 0593835972
- Physical Description: 271 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: [Berkeley], California : Ten Speed Press, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-258) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Why do we need everyday naturalists? -- A brief history of nature identification in Western science -- Getting started with identification -- Heading into the field -- How to identify animals -- How to identify plants -- How to identify fungi -- Mistaken identities : slime molds, lichens, and other oddities -- Troubleshooting : confusing critters, wrong IDs, and more -- Using your powers for the forces of good : citizen science and science communication.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Mooneyham Public Library | 508 Lex (Text) | 30113100255269 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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"A step-by-step guide to identifying animals, plants, and fungi by learning how to spot and record key traits and characteristics, for nature lovers, amateur naturalists, and citizen scientists"--
