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Wildflowers and the stories behind their names / by Phyllis S. Busch ; paintings by Anne Ophelia Dowden.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New York : Scribner, ©1977.Description: 88 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 068414820X
  • 9780684148205
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Wildflowers and the stories behind their names.LOC classification:
  • QK115 .B87
  • J582 B
Summary: Describes more than sixty familiar American wildflowers and presents the stories behind their popular names.Summary: Where did the dogwood get its name? Why is wild geranium also called cranesbill? This classic boasts meticulous illustrations and a multi-faceted approach that recognizes the complexity surrounding the common names of flowers. (Miller Library Staff)
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection QK49 .B87 1977 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800168502
Total holds: 0

Includes index.

Describes more than sixty familiar American wildflowers and presents the stories behind their popular names.

Where did the dogwood get its name? Why is wild geranium also called cranesbill? This classic boasts meticulous illustrations and a multi-faceted approach that recognizes the complexity surrounding the common names of flowers. (Miller Library Staff)

Recommended for primary school (age 6-12) and up and for parents and teachers.

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