Author Cathy Connor discusses the latest findings as she guides readers along the roads of Alaska and adjacent parts of British Columbia and the Yukon.
Children will be delighted by the fourteen diverse North American plants depicted in Fiddleheads to Fir Trees, from weeping willow and cedar to cattail and poison ivy.
Spoolman presents a guide to geologic sites in Wisconsin. The material is arranged geographically by region: Lake Superior, Northern Highlands, Eastern Ridges and Lowlands, the Driftless Area, and
American Snow, in fascinating pictures and superbly written text, tells the story of how the Professional Ski Instructors Association (PSIA) and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have
A detailed historical narrative which follows various routes through the natural areas, national parks, towns, and cities of the state's four geographic regions: Southeast, Central, Southwest, and Nor
Glazner (geological sciences, U. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) and Stock, park geologist at Yosemite National Park, detail its geology and geologic history. They explain glaciers, the geologic stu
Hoosier state residence is not required for appreciating Indiana's landscape and fossil treasures unearthed by region by a U. of Toledo geologist and his colleague. Includes maps, illustrations, b&
"Ride along with geologists Pamela Gore and Bill Witherspoon on this extraordinary tour of the Peach State's varied terrain. In 35 detailed and densely illustrated road guides, the authors examine Geo
Comprehensive and informative, this guide is an oversized paperback designed less for field use than home learning, enjoyment, and study. It is organized by taxonomic order rather than animal shape, c
Charles M. Russell—cowboy, painter, sculptor, writer—was an advocate of the people, animals, landscapes, and ideals of the West. Perhaps most importantly, he was an archivist. Through his detailed and
This follow-up to the disgustingly popular "Nature's Yucky!" takes young naturalists and other lover of foul facts and icky information on an expedition to the American Southwest. This book introduc
Covering some 350 collecting sites, the Guide is arranged by county. Mining and geologic history are enhanced by maps and photos. Has tips on field identification of 76 minerals. Annotation copyrigh
Examining in detail at least one amazing fossil site in every state, Albert Dickas clearly explains the critters preserved in the rocks, from sharks and rhinoceroses to trilobites and horn corals. At
Arches National Park. Bryce Canyon. Zion. When one thinks of Utah, it's rocks and iconic landforms—preserved in a nearly endless list of national parks and monuments—come immediately to mind. Perhaps
This guidebook takes readers to 20 sites in Northern Arizona that display the geology and landscape of the region. They include Pearce Ferry, Torroweap Overlook, the Colorado River and Glen Canyon Dam
Following the courses of U.S. and state road highway routes through Arizona, Trimble (official historian of the state) provides snapshot portraits of a wide array of events and figures that have shape
Arranged by common family name, this field guide to the wild berries and fruits of the western US presents detailed information on some 150 wild fruits and berries. Text includes plant descriptions;
A layperson's geological road map describing rocks and landforms along South Dakota's highways, as well as the geology lying beneath in caves and mine shafts. Gries (geology, South Dakota School of M
Their heads filled with images of glory and battle, most young men joined the frontier army only to endure a life of tedious drills, bad meals, uncomfortable quarters, and ill-fitting uniforms. Workin
Offers compelling stories about Utah's people and places, along with some 150 b&w historical and recent photos. The author, a native of Utah born to descendents of Mormon pioneers, combines thorou
Geology professor Willsey aims to inspire more Idahoans and visitors to take an interest in one of the most compelling and fascinating regions of the earth. He aims to bridge the gap between geolog
Looking for a faster, easier, and engaging way to identify plants? Related plants have similar characteristics, and they often have similar uses. Rather than learning new plants one-at-a-time, it is p
Pyne (life sciences, Arizona State U.), a fire historian and former firefighter, recounts the fires that occurred in the summer of 1910 that burned millions of acres in the Northern Rockies and how US
Follows the experiences of a mouse-colored horse from his birth in the wild, through his capture by humans and his work in the rodeo and on the range, to his eventual old age.
Fidget and her brother Echo are two young peregrine falcons embarking upon their first adventures of freedom. Both falcons were hatched in an incubator by humans and then placed in a box nestled on a
The US state of West Virginia is best known for its coal mining, say Lebold and Wilkinson, but its geology encompasses more than its vast coal fields, and has a long history extending back hundreds of
It’s a little-known fact, but Mississippi has a volcano. True, it’s buried under 2,600 feet of sediment, but it was red hot and active roughly 79 to 69 million years ago, and evidence of its bulging r
This fun novel for teens and tweens is full of adventure, emotion, and imagination. Zort W. Calabash is the patriarch of a clan of Wall People, five-inch-tall humans who live behind the walls in the o
Author, photographer, and geologist Marli Miller has written a completely new second edition based on the most up-to-date understanding of Oregon's geology.
In the 1850s, Congress authorized and funded five railroad surveys to determine the most practical route for a transcontinental railroad through the western frontier. The northernmost survey, headed
Gathers a collection of stories written by young pioneers facing the hardships and joys of travelling west on the Overland Trail with their families in the mid-nineteenth century.
Tennessee, extending 500 diagonal miles between Bristol and Memphis, cuts across numerous rock types, from the deformed gneiss of the Blue Ridge along the North Carolina border to the young sediments
First published by Mountain Press in 1970 and in print nearly continuously through several editions by different publishers, Mile High Mile Deep is once again available through Mountain Press. Part me
Many forest communities in the West need fire to maintain a healthy ecosytem. Forest Communities profiles three forest types—ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, and white-barked pine—that benefit from the
