Brief reviews and thoughts about children's and young adult books by Minnesota authors (or illustrators), or about Minnesota. If I get the urge, it may also include ideas for using the books in the classroom. The emphasis is on books published since 1995, but don't be surprised if an oldie-but-goodie slips in occasionally.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Wildflowers of the Boundary Waters; Hiking Through the Seasons
Here's another cool guide to take along on your trip the the Boundary Waters this summer. Focusing on wildflowers of the area, this guide includes information on 120 species. Organized by season (early, middle, late), and then by color, the photographs show many flowers throughout their lifecycle (bud to flower to seedpod--something not always found in field guides). The brief descriptions include the flower's features and tidbits about common names, locations, etc. Written and photographed by Betty Vos Hemstad, a summer resident of the Gunflint Trail, this guide is a great resource for science teachers, scout leaders, and lovers of the outdoors.
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