Olejar Books

It is as near as your backyard, as close as the empty lot at the end of the block or the meadow out behind the barn.... It is as easy as blowing dandelion puffs on a summer day, as lively as the pods of touch-me-not, as fascinating as the face of a sunflower.... Welcome to the world of wildflowers! Illustrated by the noted naturalist painter Joyce Powzyk, here is an informative introduction to twenty-four wildflowers commonly found in North America. From bouncing Bet to goldenrod to evening primrose, this valuable resource describes for readers the simple steps of plant identification, and it explores the wealth of myth, history, and tradition surrounding these lovely plants.