Download or read book A Field Guide to the Grand Canyon written by Stephen Whitney and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Field Guide to the Grand Canyon 2nd Edition written by Stephen R. Whitney and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1996-10-31 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Illustrated with more than 60 full-color illustration plates * The only field guide of its kind for this popular destination * Completely updated, compact volume If you've ever marveled at the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon, you've probably thought about taking an up close and personal look at the area, too. Well, now you can! This fully updated edition of our popular field guide is both thorough and easy to use. A Field Guide to the Grand Canyon describes and illustrates the areas plants and animals, and offers fascinating in-depth information on the natural history and geology of this dramatic region. Whether you're an active explorer or an armchair naturalist, you'll be certain to enjoy this colorful, informative trip through one of the United States' natural treasures. You'll find complete species information (including common and scientific names, notable features, and more) on more than 480 plants and animals is coupled with beautifully illustrated full-page plates for easy reference. Also included is a geologic history of the Canyon with illustrations detailing the formation of one of the world's great natural wonders.
Download or read book The Field Guide to the Grand Canyon written by James Kavanagh and published by Waterford Press. This book was released on 2017-07-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Measuring over 270 miles long, up to 18 miles wide and a mile deep, the Grand Canyon is renowned for its spectacular geology and seven life zones, which support a vast diversity of plants and animals. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 100 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, shrubs, wildflowers and fossils. The guide also features a detailed illustration that highlights the geologic history of the canyon from top to bottom over the past six million years. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and is ideal for field use by outdoor enthusiasts and professionals, as well as all visitors to the Grand Canyon. Made in the USA.www.waterfordpress.com
Download or read book Arizona Rocks Minerals written by Bob Lynch and published by Rocks & Minerals Identificatio. This book was released on 2010-01-11 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Grand Canyon State! From agates to rare treasures, youíll have facts and details at your fingertips to learn about and identify your finds. Quickly uncover what you need to know and where to look.
Download or read book Grand Canyon written by Jason Chin and published by Roaring Brook Press. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rivers wind through earth, cutting down and eroding the soil for millions of years, creating a cavity in the ground 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep known as the Grand Canyon. Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved within its walls for millennia, the Grand Canyon is much more than just a hole in the ground. Follow a father and daughter as they make their way through the cavernous wonder, discovering life both present and past. Weave in and out of time as perfectly placed die cuts show you that a fossil today was a creature much long ago, perhaps in a completely different environment. Complete with a spectacular double gatefold, an intricate map and extensive back matter.
Download or read book The Grand Canyon Trail of Time Companion written by Karl Karlstrom and published by . This book was released on 2018-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Introduction to Grand Canyon Geology written by L. Greer Price and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for the first-time visitor or the seasoned traveler. Includes sections on the geologic records, regional geology, plate tectonies and the Colorado River.
Download or read book Minerals of Arizona written by Neil R. Bearce and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete guide for both novice rockhounds and experienced rock and mineral collectors with new and exciting collecting sites that exist and are easily accessible. Includes topographical maps, full-color photos, and site difficulty scales.
Download or read book Grand Canyon River Guide written by Buzz Belknap and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Official Guide to Hiking the Grand Canyon written by Scott Thybony and published by Grand Canyon Association. This book was released on 1994 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than four million people visit the Grand Canyon National Park every year, but most visitors choose not to stray beyond the heavily visited trails or to venture below the Canyon's rims. The rim trails and the routes to the inner canyon offer solitude and expose beauty vastly different from what can be seeing from the developed areas of the Rims. This edition of the Official Guide to Hiking Grand Canyon provides an overview of all the park's major trails, with notations about difficulty levels, conditions, water sources, distances from point to point and elevation gain and losses.
Download or read book Wildsam Field Guides Great Smoky Mountains written by Taylor Bruce and published by Wildsam. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wildsam Field Guides: Great Smoky Mountains guide will give visitors new and deeper ways of seeing the country's most-visited national park. In this fresh look at America's most visited national park there's plenty to discover. Our essential list of Smokies books, music and artists Southern Appalachian dishes of note Highlights from the park's diverse flora and fauna Local Cherokee stories, past and present Itineraries, trail recs and side trips Viewing tips for wildlife from fireflies and butterflies to elk and bears Interviews with park rangers, trolley drivers and thru-hikers Fifteen base camps around the region, from rustic to high luxury Intel from a fly fisherman and a rafting outfitter
Download or read book Grand Canyon The Complete Guide written by James Kaiser and published by James Kaiser. This book was released on 2018-03-28 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the best of Grand Canyon in this award-winning, full-color travel guidebook. From hiking to biking to river rafting, Grand Canyon National Park is filled with adventures. But without careful planning, a trip there can be overwhelming. Grand Canyon: The Complete Guide helps you make the most of your time in the park. Whatever your interests—hiking the Bright Angel Trail, riding mules to Phantom Ranch, watching sunset from Hopi Point, relaxing at a historic lodge—this gorgeous travel guidebook puts the best of Grand Canyon at your fingertips. Beautiful color photos showcase the park's best viewpoints and destinations. Fascinating chapters on Geology, History and Wildlife reveal the story behind the scenery. Detailed maps make travel planning easy. From Havasu Canyon's stunning waterfalls to incredible day hikes on the North and South Rims, Grand Canyon: The Complete Guide is the only guidebook you'll need. Filled with tips to save you time and money! Winner: Benjamin Franklin Award (Best Full-Color Travel Guide) Winner: Independent Publisher Book Award (Best Travel Guide)
Download or read book American Birding Association Field Guide to the Birds of New Jersey written by Rick Wright and published by American Birding Association S. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From High Point State Park to Cape May Point, New Jersey is home to an amazing diversity of bird species. More than 375 types of birds nest in the dozens of state parks, forests, and natural areas created by local, state, and national authorities, including the centimeters-long ruby-throated hummingbird and large raptors such as the bald eagle. This guide to the Garden State's birds features 235 bird species in their natural habitats, presented in stunning color photographs complemented by detailed information on their habitats, birdsongs, and tips on when and where to see them. The birds are organized by species for quick reference, and the book includes a complete state bird guide and a directory of birding destinations. This is an excellent resource for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts who want to learn more about New Jersey's natural history and the diversity of its birds.
Download or read book A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles in Arizona written by Thomas C. Brennan and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to help people, both experienced and novices, identify reptiles and amphibians in Arizona
Download or read book Your Guide to the Grand Canyon written by Tom Vail and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2008 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EXPERIENCE THE GRAND CANYON AS NEVER BEFORE FROM THE POPULAR OVERLOOKS TO THE ANIMALS AND VEGETATION
Download or read book Minerals Fossils and Fluorescents of Arizona written by Neil R. Bearce and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of "Minerals of Arizona-a Field Guide for Collectors", comes a second field guide for Arizona collectors. This is not an updated version of "Minerals of Arizona", but an entirely new, expanded field guide designed for not only the mineral collector, but for fossil and fluorescent collectors as well. No other Arizona rockhound book contains special independent sctions on fossils and fluorescents. The field research for this work took over 3 years during which the author traveled over 25,000 miles across Arizona and visited over 300 potential collecting sites. To aide the collector, Minerals, Fossils, and Fluorescents includes: - 90 collecting sites complete with site photographs and National Geographic Topo! (C) maps. - Global positioning system coordinates for each location. - A difficulty scale informing the reader of the effort required to reach, navigate, and collect at each site. - chapters covering the basic science of the minerals, fossils, and fluorescents to be collected. - The geological formations at each site and the scientific properties of the speimens found there. - 20 pages of full color photographs of specimens by the well-known mineral photographer Jeffrey Scovil including 5 pages of fluorescent minerals. - Over 400 pages of text, maps, and collecting site and specimen photographs.
Download or read book Havsuw baaja written by Stephen Hirst and published by Havasupai Tribal Council. This book was released on 1985 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A portrait of the Havusupai Indians, who live in a part of the Grand Canyon in which blue green water flows over huge waterfalls.
