Trees: An Introduction to Familiar North American Species

Waterford's new series of Pocket Naturalists to North American Plants and animals highlight the most common, distinctive and widely distributed species in each category. Like all Pocket Naturalists, these guides provide simplified pocket reference that allows readers to easily identify species at a glance. MAny of the guides in the series also provide a review of the taxonomy of species and the key differences between groups.

Waterford's website (www.waterfordpress.com) provides educators with over 200 nature-related games and activities that reinforce many of the key messages found in these guides. Designed to complement the K-12 science curriculum, these games and activities can be downloaded for free and provide fun and interesting ways to stimulate students' interest in nature and the natural sciences. The website receives up to 140,000 hits per month, and received an A+ rating by Education World magazine and a Blue Web'n award.