Peterson Field Guides: The North American Prairie (Peterson Guides)
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Book Description
The North American prairie extends across eighteen states and provinces in the heartland of the United States and Canada, and many prairie preserves are within easy driving distance of large cities. This new field guide provides detailed profiles of 48 major North American prairie preserves and capsule descriptions of 120 smaller preserves. Each preserve profile includes practical information on what times of year to visit, how to get there, where to go hiking and camping--and even boating. Each profile also covers weather conditions and wildlife of special interest, in addition to the flora, fauna, and natural history of the preserve. More than 250 stunning color photos illustrate everything from scarab dung beetles and orchids to bison wallows and hailstorms.
About the Author
RUTH CAROL CUSHMAN and STEPHEN R. JONES have coauthored several books, including one on prairies and two nature almanacs. Jones, a teacher and environmental consultant, has been recognized by the National Wildlife Federation as one of ten "volunteers who make a difference." Cushman, a retired reference librarian, is an avid camper and hiker who has written widely for outdoor magazines. STEPHEN R. JONES and RUTH CAROL CUSHMAN have coauthored several books, including one on prairies and two nature almanacs. Jones, a teacher and environmental consultant, has been recognized by the National Wildlife Federation as one of ten "volunteers who make a difference." Cushman, a retired reference librarian, is an avid camper and hiker who has written widely for outdoor magazines.
Peterson Field Guides: The North American Prairie (Peterson Guides),Ruth Carol Cushman,Stephen R. Jones,Houghton Mifflin,0618179305,Guidebooks,Nature,Nature/Ecology,North America,Prairies,Reference,Nature / General
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