{"product_id":"field-guide-to-the-natural-world-of-washington-d-c-paperback","title":"Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C. - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHoward Youth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMark A. Klingler\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eRobert E. Mumford\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA field guide to plants and animals commonly found in the nation's capital.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Design and Effectiveness Award of the Washington Publishers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNature awaits discovery at almost every turn in the complex ecosystem of Washington, D.C. In parks large and small, within the District's gardens, and on public streets, there is tremendous biodiversity. In \u003ci\u003eField Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.\u003c\/i\u003e, naturalist Howard Youth takes us on an urban safari, describing the wild side of the nation's capital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the abundant wildlife that can be seen in every neighborhood, Washington boasts a large park network rich in natural wonders. A hike along the trails of Rock Creek Park, one of the country's largest and oldest urban forests, quickly reveals white-tailed deer, eastern gray squirrels, and little brown bats. Mayapples, Virginia bluebells, and red mulberry trees are but a few of the treasures found growing at the National Arboretum. A stroll along the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers might reveal stealthy denizens such as bullfrogs, largemouth bass, and common snapping turtles. Detailed drawings by Carnegie artist Mark A. Klingler and photography by Robert E. Mumford, Jr., reveal the rich color and stunning beauty of the flora and fauna awaiting every D.C. naturalist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether seeking a secluded jog or an adventurous outing, residents and tourists alike will find this handsome guide indispensable for finding oases away from the noise of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin weeks of arriving in Washington, I heard from my friend Mark Klingler, who was just completing the illustrations for a book about the natural history of my new home. Mark had teamed with author Howard Youth and photographer Robert Mumford, Jr., to create a neat and portable volume about the nature that exists in my new city. Using a combination of paintings, photographs, and prose, they tell tales of the city's parks and paths and do a great job of exploring and exposing the biodiversity that permeates the city. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers at the head of Chesapeake Bay and just downstream from the Fall Line that marks the edge of the Appalachian Piedmont, Washington is a natural crossroads for migratory birds and a great place to experience the forests of the East Coast. The book describes the best locales to escape from sometimes frantic city life, places that provide opportunities for close encounters with nature.--From the Foreword by Kirk Johnson, Sant Director, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History\u003c\/p\u003e--Adrian Higgins \"Washington Post\"\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin weeks of arriving in Washington, I heard from my friend Mark Klingler, who was just completing the illustrations for a book about the natural history of my new home. Mark had teamed with author Howard Youth and photographer Robert Mumford, Jr., to create a neat and portable volume about the nature that exists in my new city. Using a combination of paintings, photographs, and prose, they tell tales of the city's parks and paths and do a great job of exploring and exposing the biodiversity that permeates the city. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocated at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers at the head of Chesapeake Bay and just downstream from the Fall Line that marks the edge of the Appalachian Piedmont, Washington is a natural crossroads for migratory birds and a great place to experience the forests of the East Coast. The book describes the best locales to escape from sometimes frantic city life, places that provide opportunities for close encounters with nature.--From the Foreword by Kirk Johnson, Sant Director, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoward Youth\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance natural history writer and former associate editor and communications manager for the Friends of the National Zoo. His work has been published in \u003ci\u003eAudubon\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, \u003ci\u003eNational Wildlife\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eMark A. Klingler\u003c\/b\u003e is a natural history artist in residence at Carnegie Museum of Natural History and illustrator of \u003ci\u003eField Guide to the Natural World of New York City\u003c\/i\u003e, also published by Johns Hopkins. \u003cb\u003eRobert E. Mumford, Jr., \u003c\/b\u003eis a wildlife photographer whose work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eBirder's World, Smithsonian Zoogoer\u003c\/i\u003e (the National Zoo's magazine), and the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 30, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42169715785863,"sku":"9781421412047","price":53.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/9622e9a2ac7c39a09ee27ce4a6fc5261.webp?v=1733343223","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/field-guide-to-the-natural-world-of-washington-d-c-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}