Chesapeake Bay Nature of the Estuary: A Field Guide (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780870333514)

This book has become the definitive field guide to the Chesapeake. Flora and fauna descriptions are arranged according to the bay's nine major habitats--from freshwater wetlands to saltwater marshes. The most important field marks of more than 500 species are shown in 350 superb pen-and-ink drawings, which make this benchmark work as beautiful as it is useful. The book is designed as a user-friendly introduction to the natural history of the Chesapeake Bay. Scientific jargon is kept to a minimum. Illustrations and text are paired to present an easy-to-use primer on the estuarine system. The book takes an ecological approach to life above and below the Chesapeake's surface. Wetland and aquatic communities are emphasized.

Author: Christopher P. White
ISBN-10: 0870333518
ISBN-13: 9780870333514
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2009
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.93lbs
Size: 9.03h x 6.06w x 0.52d