Easy-to-use introductory illustrated guides to discovering the natural world A handy, portable reference to the trees and shrubs of eastern North America Full-color illustrations Detailed descriptions and fact files for each entry Color photos and useful identification features such as close-ups of leaves, blossoms, fruit, and cones Perfect starting point for identifying the range of trees in your backyard or on your hiking trail Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, America's foremost authority in history, science, and art.