Download or read book Wildlife of the North American Deserts written by James W. Cornett and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Southwest Desert Wildlife written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Color photos of numerous different mammals, birds and lizards of the American Southwest are accompanied by brief descriptions of each animal.
Download or read book Watching Desert Wildlife written by Jim Arnosky and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2002 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The noted naturalist-illustrator invites readers on his first trip to the American Southwest where he encounters Gila monsters, snakes, and lizards as well as more surprising desert dwellers such as deer and hummingbirds. Full-color illustrations.
Download or read book Desert Life written by Karen Krebbs and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about more than 80 species of plants and animals—and how they survive in the Chihuahuan, Great Basin, Mojave, and Sonoran deserts. Although it may look barren, the desert is teeming with life. Have you ever wondered which animals and plants thrive in the American Southwest and how they survive? This fantastic guide reveals the answers! Desert Life is filled with stunning photography and fascinating information from Karen Krebbs, a naturalist with more than 30 years of experience studying desert life. Featuring such entries as mountain lions, owls, snakes, and scorpions, as well as cacti, yuccas, and more, this guide to plant life and wildlife provides the information you want to know. Inside you’ll find: Spotlight on more than 80 species of desert plants and animals Special emphasis on how to spot them and how they survive Engaging information about the Chihuahuan, Great Basin, Mojave, and Sonoran deserts “Wow” facts about diet, predators, lifespan, and more From plants and small insects to large mammals, the species featured in this book provide an entirely new understanding of life in the desert!
Download or read book Southwest Desert Wildlife Nature written by James Kavanagh and published by Nature Activity Book. This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring a wide variety of nature-related games, quizzes, and activities, these engaging activity books encourage curious children to have fun while exploring nature, wildlife, and natural sciences. Beautiful illustrations of typical Southwest desert animals--including lizards, javelinas, hawks, orioles, and more--are used in this entertaining workbook to investigate the array of wildlife native to the Southwest desert landscape.
Download or read book Desert Parade written by William Henry Carr and published by Viking Adult. This book was released on 1947 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Southwest desert animals written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Southwestern Desert Life written by James Kavanagh and published by Pocket Naturalist Guide. This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated guide to Southwest Desert Life highlights over 140 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, trees, shrubs, wildflowers and cacti. Laminated for durability, this 12-panel folding guide includes a back-panel map featuring wildlife viewing areas.
Download or read book Here Is the Southwestern Desert written by Madeleine Dunphy and published by Web of Life Children's Book. This book was released on 2012-10-24 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite its stark landscape and harsh climate, the Sonoran Desert teems with life. Hare, hawks, lizards, bobcats, badgers, coyote — all live among the desert’s fragrant mesquite and spiny cactus, and none can exist without the others. Madeleine Dunphy’s poetic text explores all the warm and native elements that make the American Southwest such a mystical place, while Anne Coe's stunning paintings portray the desert’s plants and animals as well as the dazzling colors reflected in the rocks and skies of the Sonoran Desert.
Download or read book Desert Critters written by Millie Miller and published by Trails Books. This book was released on 1996 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket reference guide focuses on native plants and beasts in the Great Basin, Mojave, Sonoran, and Chihuahuan deserts.Reminiscent of nineteenth-century botanical prints, the full-color illustrations in these small nature guides are miniature watercolors, as delightful to look at as they are accurate. Beneath each illustration the reader will find the popular and scientific names, size, range, and a concise description of the habitat or an interesting bit of lore. Ideal for the backpacker or dayhiker, the books fit handily in the pocket.
Download or read book Mammals of the Southwest Mountains and Mesas written by George Olin and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-26 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Mammals of the Southwest Mountains and Mesas' by George Olin, readers are taken on a detailed exploration of the diverse mammalian species that inhabit the unique ecosystems of the southwest mountains and mesas. Olin's descriptive and informative style provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of each species' behavior, habitat, and role within the ecosystem. The book is a valuable resource for both academics and wildlife enthusiasts, offering a blend of scientific research and engaging narrative. With stunning illustrations and vivid descriptions, Olin brings these animals to life on the page, making for an immersive reading experience. This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the natural world of the Southwest. George Olin's passion for wildlife and expertise in the field shine through in 'Mammals of the Southwest Mountains and Mesas'. His deep connection to the region and its wildlife is evident in the meticulous research and attention to detail present throughout the book. Olin's work is a testament to his dedication to preserving and sharing the beauty of the natural world. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to expand their knowledge of southwestern wildlife and gain a greater appreciation for the wonders of nature.
Download or read book Southwest Desert Nature Set written by James Kavanagh and published by Nature Set. This book was released on 2018-04-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Southwest Desert Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for this scenic area. The set includes three 12-panel folding Pocket Naturalist Guides to the Southwest Desert: Plants, Birds, and Life, and is attractively packaged in an acetate bag and value-priced for savings when purchased as a set.
Download or read book Southwest Desert Wildlife Nature written by James Kavanagh and published by . This book was released on 2004-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Southwest Desert Wildlife Nature Activity Book presents a unique way for children to learn about desert life forms. Puzzles, word games, and drawing activities helps a child learn to identify birds, lizards, flowers, and insects found in a desert habitat. This soft cover book is an educational tool and will keep children entertained for hours, while they learn.
Download or read book Desert Wildlife written by Edmund C. Jaeger and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 1961 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the continuing popularity of egalitarian values and rhetoric, the brute facts of poverty and massive inequality remain everywhere with us. Although extreme poverty and deprivation are often associated with developing societies, recent years have witnessed rising inequality in many industrialized countries as well. If inequality persists in modern societies, however, its patterns and structures are evolving in complex ways that defy generalizations from historical experience.
Download or read book Southwestern Desert Resources written by William L. Halvorson and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The southwestern deserts stretch from southeastern California to west Texas and then south to central Mexico. The landscape of this region is known as basin and range topography featuring to “sky islands” of forest rising from the desert lowlands which creates a uniquely diverse ecology. The region is further complicated by an international border, where governments have caused difficulties for many animal populations. This book puts a spotlight on individual research projects which are specific examples of work being done in the area and when they are all brought together, to shed a general light of understanding the biological and cultural resources of this vast region so that those same resources can be managed as effectively and efficiently as possible. The intent is to show that collaborative efforts among federal, state agency, university, and private sector researchers working with land managers, provides better science and better management than when scientists and land managers work independently.
Download or read book The Deserts of the Southwest written by Maria Mudd-Ruth and published by Cavendish Square Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the deserts of the Southwest, their ecosystems, and their responses to temperature and weather.
Download or read book Scats and Tracks of the Desert Southwest written by James Halfpenny and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're on the lookout for a kit fox, or trying to steer clear of a bear, Scats and Tracks of the Desert Southwest, by nationally reknown tracker and author Dr. James Halfpenny, helps you recognize what critters went before you and is a primer for reading the stories written in the sand. Easy-to-use and accurate scat and track measurements on each page make this book particularly field friendly and the key to starting off your outing on the right foot!
