Nature of Southeast Alaska e-bog
139,13 DKK
(inkl. moms 173,91 DKK)
Unlike the standard nature guides that explain how to recognize common animals,Naturestresses the web of interrelationships that link the regional flora and fauna. This affectionate examination of some of North Americas most spectacular surviving old-growth forests will delight backpackers and armchair naturalists. Los Angeles Times Book ReviewEverything you ever wanted to know about the flora ...
E-bog
139,13 DKK
Forlag
Alaska Northwest Books
Udgivet
3 marts 2014
Længde
326 sider
Genrer
Nature and the natural world: general interest
Sprog
English
Format
pdf
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9780882409290
Unlike the standard nature guides that explain how to recognize common animals,Naturestresses the web of interrelationships that link the regional flora and fauna. This affectionate examination of some of North Americas most spectacular surviving old-growth forests will delight backpackers and armchair naturalists. Los Angeles Times Book ReviewEverything you ever wanted to know about the flora and fauna of Southeast Alaska is contained in the third edition of this lively field guide to the natural world, from bears to banana slugs, mountains to murrelets. The authors, who are both Alaskan residents and biologists, combine scientific research with personal experiences to make a definitive field guide for residents of or visitors to Southeast Alaska.The unique features of the book include:In-depth information about how wildlife coexists with the environmentDetailed discussions of mammals, birds, fish, invertebrates, fungi, and plantsDetailed map of wilderness areas in Southeast AlaskaMore than 200 black-and-white illustrationsA bibliography, list of common and scientific names, and an indexNew to this edition:More than 100 new illustrations, many never before published, as well as new maps and photosMajor expansion of sections on geology, old-growth forests, marine mammals, and amphibiansFifty-two new sidebarswritten in the first person to give the text a more personal touchthat describe recent findings or experiences.Sweeping updates and elaborations to chapter narrativesoften thanks to technology unknown in 1992.In-depth guide to Southeast Alaskas flora and fauna; more than an identification manual,Natureexplores how the species and habitats encountered in the woods and waters of Southeast Alaska fit into the bigger picture.