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In this illustrated sensory journey of Maryland's rich wildlife you'll find an abundance of diverse marine life in the Chesapeake Bay, the nation's largest estuary. Venture further to learn about a remnant boreal fen, mysterious shallow depressions, a ribbon of barren land underlain by rare, oceanic rock known for its snakelike appearance, and so much more! Wild Wonders of Maryland is a captivating adventure through the state's wild places and a highlight of the incredible native species that live there. Stretching 198 miles east to west, Maryland's landscapes shift from the sandy dunes and tidal marshes of the Coastal Plain to the streams and hardwood forests of the Allegheny Mountains. Come explore a state that features many unique pockets of atypical species like larch and bald cypress, as well as, its most well known inhabitant, the blue crab. Engage in fun activities like designing your own species and navigating a blue crab through a water maze. Learn through vibrant illustrations and informative graphics such as bird identification, ecology levels, and wetland classification. Additional resources include a Glossary and Explore Further sections to encourage continued exploration and learning. Readers will come away with a better understanding of the important role native plants and animals have in ecosystems and will be inspired to help conserve our wild lands. A perfect introduction to Maryland's amazing natural heritage, nature lovers of all ages will enjoy this entertaining and informative journey through the state's natural wonders.

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C. E. Moore is a visual designer and creative tinkerer who loves nature. Daughter of a bookaholic and a sewing maven, she credits her parents for her love of reading and making things like upholstered chairs, savory soups, and children's books. With degrees in communications design and journalism, C. E. has over twenty years of experience in shaping pixels and dabbling in hues. By day, she works at the largest library in the world. By night, her creative perspective brings an artistic spark to her writings about the magic and wonder of our wild places. Having grown up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, C. E. loves hiking and camping and exploring many of the natural areas near her home in Washington, DC. Brad Weigel's passion for the outdoors began on his grandfather's farm in rural southeastern Indiana. With about a hundred acres to explore, the woods and creeks became his stomping grounds for hunting, fishing, and just being immersed in nature. With a degree in environmental science from Indiana University, Brad has over fifteen years of experience working at conservation-based organizations in land and natural resource management. His expertise includes native species management, invasive species control, ecological restoration, forest management, and prescribed fire management. Currently working as a lands manager for a local land trust in coastal Maine, Brad dreams of finding a nice patch of woods, living off-grid, and catching the next big fish!

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