{"product_id":"field-guide-to-the-natural-howard-youth-9781421412030","title":"Field Guide to the Natural World of Washington, D.C.","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Howard Youth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1421412039\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781421412030\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Johns Hopkins University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/30\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.53h x 6.03w x 1.17d","brand":"Howard Youth","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48088211226879,"sku":"9781421412030","price":57.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_01764f43-2ed8-4bfc-aa5f-9d2039c69682.jpg?v=1769103672","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/field-guide-to-the-natural-howard-youth-9781421412030","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}