Discover North America—One Brilliant Plate at a Time
Stretch out this oversized atlas and meet the continent’s gems—garnet clusters, swamp alligators, prairie wildflowers, and more.
Hammond’s 255‑page Nature Atlas of America teams up with a handy 64‑page “Guide to Nature Hobbies” so you can identify, collect, and record every rock or bird you spot on your next hike.
Quick Specs
• Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket)
• Year / Edition: 1956 Classics Edition, C. S. Hammond & Co.
• Length: 255 pp atlas + 64 pp hobby guide (319 pp total)
• Dimensions: 13 in H × 10 in W × 1 in D
• Language: English
• Author: E. L. Jordan, PhD (Rutgers University)
• Genre: Natural History / Field‑Hobby Guide
Condition
• Edge wear and light spotting on cover; prior‑owner stamp inside
• Interior pages bright; color plates vivid
• Binding tight and square
Why You’ll Love It
• Jumbo pages turn illustrations into coffee‑table art
• Hobby section covers rock collecting, bird journaling, and plant pressing
• Perfect reference for homeschool science, cabin libraries, or nature decor
About the Author • E. L. Jordan, PhD
A respected Rutgers biologist, Jordan led a team of specialists to blend rock‑solid science with easy‑to‑read text—ideal for curious kids and lifelong naturalists alike.
Bring the outdoors indoors—add this atlas to your cart before another explorer claims it!
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