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Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains: An Artist's Journey

Mountaineers Books | September 1, 2024

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"Gorgeous watercolor maps and illustrations complement conversations with regional rangers and biologists, travel journal musings, and fascinating ecological facts, reminding us how to pay loving attention to the natural world."

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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.

  • Hardcover
  • 240 pages
  • 150+ original paintings & maps
  • 14 essays
  • 15 nature journaling prompts

"An exquisite gem!"

Sy Montgomery, NYT best-selling author of "Soul of An Octopus" and "How To Be A Good Creature"

"Rosalie Haizlett pulls our attention down, to all the wonders we’ve been walking right past. 'Tiny Worlds' is a delight in every way."

Scott Weidensaul, author of “Mountains of the Heart: A Natural History of the Appalachians"

"This book inspires me—so loving, so playful, so observant, so curious, all the things that I want to be."

John Muir Laws, author of "The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling"

"Exquisite artwork, to be sure; but if a picture is worth a thousand words, this personal and ecological journey north could easily serve as a natural historian’s reference book and bible. You will love it!"

Douglas Tallamy, author of "Nature’s Best Hope"