{"product_id":"cacti-of-arizona-field-guide-paperback","title":"Cacti of Arizona Field Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNora Bowers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRick Bowers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStan Tekiela\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdentify Arizona succulents with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by shape and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn about a variety of cactus species in Arizona. With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, cactus identification is simple and informative. The \u003ci\u003eCacti of Arizona Field Guide\u003c\/i\u003e features 50 of the most common and widespread species found in the state, organized by shape. Just look at the overall plant or stem shape, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while professional photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange maps and shape icons that help narrow your search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMore photos per cactus than any other field guide, making visual identification quick and easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompare feature to help you decide between look-alikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eClose-up images of spines, flowers, and fruit to aid identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFascinating natural history about 50 cactus species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of the authors' expert insights. So grab the \u003ci\u003eCacti of Arizona Field Guide\u003c\/i\u003e for your next outing to help ensure that you positively identify the cacti you see.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNora Mays Bowers\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and nature photographer. She likes being in nature and looking at birds, wildlife, and plants. Long ago, she earned a Master of Science degree in Ecology from the University of Arizona. She is the primary author of \u003ci\u003eWildflowers of Arizona, Wildflowers of the Carolinas, Wildflowers of Texas, Cactus of Texas, Cactus of the Southwest, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKaufman Focus Guides: Mammals of North America.\u003c\/i\u003e Most of the photographs in all of these guides were taken by her and her husband, Rick Bowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Bowers\u003c\/b\u003e began birding at age 10 while living on Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. In less than a year he was leading birders to the specialty birds of southeastern Arizona. During high school and college, he led individuals and groups on tours in southeastern Arizona. For 16 years after college Rick led birdwatching tours for Victor Emanuel Nature Tours. Now when not working on books or photography, Rick leads photography and birding tours around the world through his company, Bowers Birding \u0026amp; Photo Safaris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer \u003cb\u003eStan Tekiela\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, children's books, and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers, and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 5.8 x 4.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51979082531117,"sku":"9781647553975","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/B19vhMJdzC9781647553975.webp?v=1775818872","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/cacti-of-arizona-field-guide-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}