Download or read book Natural wonders of North America written by Catherine O'Neill Grace and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Natural Wonders of North America written by American Automobile Association and published by . This book was released on 1994-11-13 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Natural Wonders of North America written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Seven Natural Wonders of North America written by Michael Woods and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at seven natural wonders found in North America, including Niagara Falls, the Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone National Park.
Download or read book North America s Natural Wonders written by Gary Prost and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of Americans and international travelers go on road trips through the United States every year. Although many travel through these areas, most have little to no understanding of the geology or how the landscape came to be. Written by a career geologist with decades of experience in the field, North America's Natural Wonders provides everything the reader needs to understand the landscape. It guides readers through the most iconic geologically-significant scenery in North America, points out features of interest, explains what they are seeing, and describes how these features came to be. Presented as classic excursions to some of the best-known natural wonders on the continent, Volume II focuses primarily on Central and Eastern North America, including the Appalachians, the Colorado Rockies, Austin-Big Bend Country, and the Sierra Madre. The trips detailed in this volume include stops at quintessential features such as the Shenandoah Valley, Carlsbad Caverns, Big Bend National Park, and La Popa Basin of Nuevo Le n and Coahuila, Mexico, as well as many others. It also features discussions of lesser known but equally interesting geologic formations and important information on accessing these sites. Features Clearly explains the geology of regions with emphasis on landscape formation. Addresses issues of public interest such as earthquakes, mining, and climate change. Lavishly illustrated with numerous colorful maps and breathtaking geological landscapes and their various features. Describes the major geologic features of North America through the device of a geologic tour for professionals as well as individuals without any geology training. Written in easy-to-understand language, the authors bring their own experience to the readers who want to explore and understand geologic sites first-hand. This detailed and extensive guide will explain to the curious layman, the interested general public, the rock hound, the student, and the geologist what they are seeing when they look at a roadcut, quarry, or interesting scenery. A full understanding of the genesis and history of the natural formations the reader might encounter will inspire travelers and enhance the experience far beyond simple sightseeing.
Download or read book Natural Wonders of North America written by Catherine O'Neill and published by Washington, D.C. : National Geographic Society. This book was released on 1984 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skill-building activities organized around themes developed in Natural wonders of North America.
Download or read book The Natural History of North America written by Edward R. Ricciuti and published by Salamander Books. This book was released on 1997-07 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 230 full-color photographs and an absorbing text describe by habitat the flora and fauna of this rich continent. Taking in the full diversity of regions where animals and plants thrive, this book will fascinate and delight all those interested in the natural wonders of the living world.
Download or read book Seven Natural Wonders of Central and South America written by Michael Woods and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at seven natural wonders of Central and South America, including Angel Falls, the Galapagos Islands, and the Amazon River.
Download or read book North America written by Alexis Roumanis and published by Weigl Publishers. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that Canada is the largest country in North America? This continent is home to many natural wonders, including the Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes. Discover more interesting facts in North America, an Exploring Continents book.
Download or read book North America s Natural Wonders written by Gary Prost and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-02-21 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a career geologist with decades of experience in the field, North America’s Natural Wonders provides everything the reader needs to understand the landscape. It guides readers through the most iconic, geologically significant scenery in North America, points out features of interest, explains what they are seeing, and describes how these features came to be. Presented as classic excursions to some of the best-known natural wonders on the continent, Volume I focuses primarily on Western North America, including the Canadian Rockies, California, the Southwest, Great Basin, and Tetons-Yellowstone Country. The trips detailed in this volume include stops at quintessential features, such as the glaciers and mountains of Banff National Park, Yosemite, the vineyards of Napa Valley, the California goldfields, the Grand Canyon, numerous parks in Utah, the geysers and hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, as well as many others. It also features discussions of lesser-known but equally interesting geologic formations and important information on accessing these sites. Features Addresses issues of interest, such as fossils, earthquakes, mineral sites, mining, and oil fields Lavishly illustrated with numerous colorful maps and breathtaking geological landscapes and their various features These five self-guided tours explain to the curious layman, student, and geologist what they are seeing when they look at a roadcut or a quarry and enhances the experience far beyond simple sightseeing.
Download or read book How to Read the Wilderness written by Nature Study Guild and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book invites you to see the natural world in all its intricacy and intense beauty and become a knowledgeable steward of the wild. From the mountains to the ocean shores, from the wetlands to the deserts, North America teems with flora and fauna in delicately balanced ecosystems found nowhere else on Earth. With this book in hand, you will understand the language of nature and see those wild places with new eyes. You'll learn to recognize the lobed leaf of an Oracle Oak, the webbed tracks of a River Otter, and the fine, cream-colored tentacles of a Frilled Anemone. This volume celebrates a tradition of knowledge established by the Nature Study Guild. For more than sixty years, the Guild's pocket guidebooks have helped hikers, campers, foragers, and explorers navigate the great outdoors. Now, the best of the guides' informative text and iconic illustrations are gathered in one handsome hardcover: the perfect reference for today's ramblers. FOR NATURE LOVERS OLD AND NEW: More and more people are invested in and curious about the natural world--from avid campers and hikers to those worried about climate change. This book, with its celebratory tone and charming vintage style, will appeal to anyone who cherishes the natural world. NOSTALGIC APPEAL: The classic nature illustration style evokes memories of learning about flora and fauna in childhood, making this a wonderfully nostalgic gift. BEAUTIFUL BLEND OF ART AND SCIENCE: This volume presents detailed scientific information in a gorgeous package, a deluxe hardcover that will grace coffeetables and bookshelves. It makes a perfect gift for anyone interested in biology or illustration (or both!). Perfect for: Nature lovers Hikers, campers, and foragers Environmentalists Scientists and science students Teachers and parents Fans of vintage illustration Artists
Download or read book Amazing Places to See in North America written by Eric Peterson and published by . This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North America's stunning diversity of attractions offers something for everyone. Rediscover the famous places and unearth off-the-beaten-path gems with this collection of concise descriptions. Learn all about the continent's spectacular natural wonders, incredible collections of historic and artistic treasures, and marvels of architecture and engineering. The colorful summaries of more than 250 attractions are arranged by geographic area for easy trip planning. Includes rich photography, as well as easy-reference icons that identify the best kid-friendly attractions 6 1/2 X 6 1/2
Download or read book North America written by A. W. Rayns and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Amazing Places to See in North America written by Publications International Ltd. and published by . This book was released on 2018-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North America's stunning diversity of attractions offers something for everyone. Rediscover the famous places and unearth off-the-beaten-path gems with this collection of concise descriptions. Learn all about the continent's spectacular natural wonders, incredible collections of historic and artistic treasures, and marvels of architecture and engineering. Includes rich photography, as well as easy-reference icons that identify the best kid-friendly attractions. 320 pages
Download or read book A Natural History of North American Trees written by Donald Culross Peattie and published by Trinity University Press. This book was released on 2013-10-10 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A volume for a lifetime" is how The New Yorker described the first of Donald Culross Peatie's two books about American trees published in the 1950s. In this one-volume edition, modern readers are introduced to one of the best nature writers of the last century. As we read Peattie's eloquent and entertaining accounts of American trees, we catch glimpses of our country's history and past daily life that no textbook could ever illuminate so vividly. Here you'll learn about everything from how a species was discovered to the part it played in our country’s history. Pioneers often stabled an animal in the hollow heart of an old sycamore, and the whole family might live there until they could build a log cabin. The tuliptree, the tallest native hardwood, is easier to work than most softwood trees; Daniel Boone carved a sixty-foot canoe from one tree to carry his family from Kentucky into Spanish territory. In the days before the Revolution, the British and the colonists waged an undeclared war over New England's white pines, which made the best tall masts for fighting ships. It's fascinating to learn about the commercial uses of various woods -- for paper, fine furniture, fence posts, matchsticks, house framing, airplane wings, and dozens of other preplastic uses. But we cannot read this book without the occasional lump in our throats. The American elm was still alive when Peattie wrote, but as we read his account today we can see what caused its demise. Audubon's portrait of a pair of loving passenger pigeons in an American beech is considered by many to be his greatest painting. It certainly touched the poet in Donald Culross Peattie as he depicted the extinction of the passenger pigeon when the beech forest was destroyed. A Natural History of North American Trees gives us a picture of life in America from its earliest days to the middle of the last century. The information is always interesting, though often heartbreaking. While Peattie looks for the better side of man's nature, he reports sorrowfully on the greed and waste that have doomed so much of America's virgin forest.
Download or read book Natural Wonders of the World written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Earth's most beautiful and fascinating natural landmarks. From the spectacular granite domes of Yosemite to the reefs of the Bahama Banks and the ice sheets of the Antarctic, this is an unparalleled survey of the world's natural treasures. From the Rocky Mountains to the Great barrier Reef and everything in between, Natural Wonders of the World combines breathtaking landscape photography and illustrations with 3-D terrain models and other explanatory artworks to reveal what lies beneath the surface and explain the geological processes to show how the features were formed. Plants and animals that inhabit each environment are also included, making Natural Wonders of the World a complete celebration of our world. Produced in association with the Smithsonian Institution.
Download or read book Natural Wonders written by Edwin Tenney Brewster and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edwin Tenney Brewster was an American physicist and popular science writer. Natural Wonders is a partly illustrated book for both adults and children, presenting numerous cases of how animals are born.
