Redwoods, hemlocks & other cone-bearing plants / Steve Parker.
| Author/creator | Parker, Steve, 1952- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Minneapolis, Minn. : Compass Point Books, 2009. |
| Description | 48 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Redwoods, hemlocks and other cone-bearing plants |
| Portion of title | Cone-bearing plants |
| Series | Kingdom classification Parker, Steve, 1952- Kingdom classification. ^A1010892 |
| Contents | What are conifers? -- Prehistoric conifers -- How conifers grow -- Powered by the sun -- Cones and seeds -- Conifers of the far north -- Coasts and uplands -- Hot and dry lands -- Conifer swamps -- Conifers of the south -- Unusual conifers -- Ginkgos and gnetums -- Cycads -- Record breakers -- Forests and plantations -- Conifer timbers -- Conifer products -- Conifer conservation -- Classification of life -- Groups of conifers. |
| Abstract | This book introduces you to an interesting group of plants, from the mighty redwoods to the sharp needled spruces. It examines the various types of conifers, their reproductive methods, and how they get their energy. It also looks at the ecological importance of these woody plants and how they are used in industry. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009012608 |
| ISBN | 9780756542214 (library binding) |
| ISBN | 0756542219 (library binding) |
| Stock number | 1301812 QBI |
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