How to know the ferns : $b A guide to the names, haunts and habitats of our common ferns

"How to Know the Ferns" by Frances Theodora Parsons is a helpful book that teaches people how to recognize and enjoy ferns. Meant for anyone who loves nature, the book explains what different types of ferns are called, where they live, and what they look like, focusing on the ferns that are common in North America. At the start, the author shares her wish to help readers connect with ferns, just like she did with wildflowers in another book. She knows lots of people are curious about ferns, but there are not many easy-to-understand books about them. Parsons wants people to personally value nature, pointing out that getting to know ferns can be fun and relaxing as you experience the amazing natural world.