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Trees of Southeast Texas

Trees of Southeast Texas: Trees are a key part of the habitat of a region and can give an area it’s unique character. This beautifully illustrated, waterproof pocket guide will help you get to know the most important native species that make up the habitat of the Southeast Texas, Houston and surrounding areas.

Over 250 stunning illustrations — leaf shapes, fruits, nuts, berries, flowers and tree shapes — depict 54 of the most common native trees and cover the basics of tree identification.

Easy to understand text descriptions cover basic info for each species. A section includes a brief, illustrated primer on how a tree grows and the anatomy of life inside the trunk. Designed as a quick, easy-to-carry reference for naturalists of all ages and education levels.

ISBN: 978-0-9826211-5-8

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Peppers: From Sweet to Heat

The health benefits of peppers, both sweet and hot, are widely known. They’re packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties, and they’re low in calories. And then, there’s the varieties of flavors—from the sweet to the heat!

This guide is an easy-to-use visual reference to a wide variety of peppers and includes a handy introduction to the Scoville Scale to show you where each pepper ranks of the scale of sweet and mild to hot, hotter, and hottest. There’s also Information on when to harvest the ripened fruit, and suggestions on how the fruit is commonly used in the kitchen.

Whether you’re a gardener looking for purely ornamental plants, a backyard farmer looking to plant and harvest for the table, or the chef shopping for the perfect spicy note for tonight’s dinner keep this handy, folding, laminated guide in your shopping bag for your next trip to the garden center, the produce aisle or your farmer’s market.

ISBN: 978-1-943334-57-5

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Wildflowers of Southeast Texas

Wildflowers of Southeast Texas: People exploring nature in Southeast Texas can use this handy photographic field guide to identify 88 common native wildflower species. The flowers in the guide are grouped by color to make identification as easy as possible, and the accompanying text indicates size, bloom period, and other characteristics of each plant.

The guide’s six double-sided panels fold up into a packet narrow enough to fit in a back pocket yet sturdy enough to stand up under repeated use. Lamination has also made the guide waterproof.

The plants identified in Southeast Texas Wildflowers grow in a large area that includes Houston, Galveston, Beaumont, Jasper, Lufkin, Huntsville, Bryan, Brenham, La Grange, and many other nearby places.

ISBN: 978-0-9826211-6-5

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Alligator of the Southern United States

American Alligator of the Southern United States (Including Information on the American Crocodile and Spectacled Caiman): A Guide to Its Natural History.

This informative natural history guide is an excellent resource for all outdoor and nature enthusiasts. It describes all three crocodilian species found in this region of the United States.

The guide also features color photos that make it ideal for field use. Fascinating facts on ecology, adaptations communication, and life as an alligator are highlighted.

Common and scientific names, length, distribution, habitat, behavior, diet, reproduction, and status are described.

Tips on field identification and living safely with these giant reptiles are also presented.

The 12 panels of this laminated and waterproof guide fold up into a handy pocket-size, making it sturdy enough to withstand repeated use in the field.

ISBN: 978-1-936913-07-7

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Snakes of South Texas

Snakes of South Texas: This guide’s 12 panels fold up into a handy narrow packet which is sized to fit in your back pocket yet sturdy enough to stand up under repeated use. Lamination has also made the guide waterproof.

The guide describes 48 species of snakes found in South Texas, including 5 venomous snakes and features color photos of each. Common and scientific names, average adult size, habitat, diet, and behavior are described making it ideal for field use.

Tips on field identification and safety instructions are also discussed. Identify that unexpected visitor in your yard or while out and about.  Excellent for nature enthusiasts of all ages.

ISBN: 978-1-936913-73-2

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