Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains features artist Rosalie Haizlett's hand-drawn exploration of the region's smallest creatures and plants--a celebration of biodiversity and an invitation to slow down and appreciate nature's hidden wonders. It's also an adventure travel story, the result of Haizlett's journey throughout the Appalachian peaks, trails, and rivers from Alabama to Maine to Canada. Along the way, Haizlett looks closely at the earth, discovering luna moths, earthstar mushrooms, pickerel frogs, showy orchids, and more.
Exploring national forests, national parks, wildlife refuges, and other public lands, Haizlett met with biologists, ecologists, and rangers to get an insider's look. Tiny Worlds draws readers into her sketchbook of vibrant colors, textures, and original maps for an unforgettable journey through a treasured mountain range.
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Rosalie Haizlett is an illustrator who creates captivating paintings that celebrate the natural world, with a focus on honoring the places and creatures that often go unnoticed. Haizlett has been an artist-in-residence at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and with the National Audubon Society. She has taught watercolor and nature journaling workshops in schools, national parks, and REI stores and has instructed tens of thousands of students through her online courses. The author of Watercolor in Nature: Paint Woodland Wildlife and Botanicals with 20 Beginner-Friendly Projects, she lives in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. Visit her at rosaliehaizlett.com or on Instragram @rosaliehaizlett.
Mountaineers Books
Pub Date: September 01, 2024
1.0" H x 9.8" L x 8.0" W
240 pages
hardcover