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1. Ecology of Sonoran Desert Plants and Plant Communities | |
Hardcover: 303
Pages
(1999-04)
list price: US$46.00 -- used & new: US$250.00 (price subject to change: see help) Asin: 0816518696 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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2. Desert Ecology by John B Sowell | |
Paperback: 208
Pages
(2001-04-03)
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Good General Overview |
3. Ecology of Desert Systems by Walter G. Whitford | |
Kindle Edition: 343
Pages
(2002-04-04)
list price: US$92.95 Asin: B0017AMFU0 Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
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4. The Desert Bighorn: Its Life History, Ecology, and Management | |
Paperback: 370
Pages
(1980-09-01)
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The Original Bible for Bighorns |
5. Desert Puma: Evolutionary Ecology And Conservation Of An Enduring Carnivore by Kenneth A. Logan, Linda L. Sweanor | |
Paperback: 464
Pages
(2001-08-01)
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Editorial Review Product Description Scientists and conservationists are beginning to understand the importance of top carnivores to the health and integrity of fully functioning ecosystems. As burgeoning human populations continue to impinge on natural landscapes, the need for understanding carnivore populations and how we affect them is becoming increasingly acute. Desert Puma represents one of the most detailed assessments ever produced of the biology and ecology of a top carnivore. The husband-and-wife team of Kenneth Logan and Linda Sweanor set forth extensive data gathered from their ten-year field study of pumas in the Chihuahua Desert of New Mexico, also drawing on other reliable scientific data gathered throughout the puma's geographic range. Chapters examine: The authors provide important new information about both the biology of pumas and their evolutionary ecology-not only what pumas do, but why they do it. Logan and Sweanor explain how an understanding of puma evolutionary ecology can, and must, inform long-term conservation strategies. They end the book with their ideas regarding strategies for puma management and conservation, along with a consideration of the future of pumas and humans. Desert Puma makes a significant and original contribution to the science not only of pumas in desert ecosystems but of the role of top predators in all environments. It is an essential contribution to the bookshelf of any wildlife biologist or conservationist involved in large-scale land management or wildlife management. Customer Reviews (1)
Desert Puma |
6. The Biology of Deserts (The Biology of Habitats) by David Ward | |
Paperback: 304
Pages
(2009-01-15)
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7. The Deserts of the Southwest: A Sierra Club Naturalist's Guide (Sierra Club Naturalist's Guides) by Lane Larson, Peggy Larson | |
Paperback: 304
Pages
(2000-06-27)
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The Southwest Deserts Come Alive We were similarly quite lucky tofind a copy of the first edition of Peggy Larson's Sierra Guidebook in abookstore in Alpine, Texas.She presents the deserts of the Americansouthwest (and northern Mexico) in a literate and educated fashion.Shemanages to discuss individual plants and animals in some detail whilepainting a large scale, beautiful portrait of the four major deserts ofNorth America. Detailed ink drawings - landscape, geology, plants, andanimals - are scattered throughout the narrative and add considerablevalue. She knows her subject and shares her knowledge in an intriguingfashion.She effectively uses scientific names of desert plants andanimals interchangeably with common (but less unique) names withoutintimidating the reader. This is not a novel and it is quite possible toskip to selected chapters of personal interest, but I highly recommendexploring all chapters, all topics.Peggy Larson's style is really quitegood. If you are already familiar with the American deserts, you willfind "The Deserts of the Southwest" a rewarding visit with an oldfriend.If you are somewhat new to the deserts and possibly have onlysampled the deserts from a highway perspective, I suspect that afterreading Peggy Larson's book you will likely change your travel plans toinclude a personal visit to an American desert. ... Read more |
8. The California Deserts: An Ecological Rediscovery by Bruce M. Pavlik | |
Paperback: 384
Pages
(2008-07-02)
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Comprehensive, Current & Useful
The California Deserts
Rediscovery
The Glorious Desert
Hard Science With a Human Voice |
9. A Natural History of the Sonoran Desert (Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum) | |
Paperback: 628
Pages
(1999-12-22)
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I wish it was even bigger!
Great read for nature lovers in AZ
An Essential Guide to a Great Desert
Scholarly
Armchair nature watching |
10. Ecology of Desert Rivers | |
Hardcover: 368
Pages
(2006-06-12)
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11. Cactus Desert (One Small Square) by Donald Silver, Patricia Wynne | |
Paperback: 48
Pages
(1997-09-01)
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Informative and Captivating for kids
Both interesting and informative One Small SquareOne Small Square, Cactus Desert"Whew! It's hot: 115°F (46°C), and the temperature is stillclimbing. . . . Welcome to cactus country. Home of rattlesnakes androadrunners, yuccas and chuckwallas. . . . In this desert you will discoveranimals that never take a drink of water and plants that double as'apartment houses.' . . ." On turning the page we are told thatexploring offers many surprises, but to be prepared in case one of thesurprises happens to be a scorpion or another dangerous creature. Thewords, "small square," emphasize the idea that carefulobservation, even in a small space, yields a wealth of interestinginformation. And the book itself is square (9" X 9"). You areshown life under the ground as well as above it. Notes in the illustrationspoint out interesting facts, and each chapter of two or more pages dealswith a general topic like protection from the heat, dangers in the night,or how certain plants and animals take quick advantage of a rare rainfall.One chapter near the end explains that some deserts (including Antarctica)are cold. Names are given for all the plants and creatures shown. Studyingthis book is, in some ways, even better than visiting the desert itself.The book offers good science and would even make a great gift. One of aseries of Small Square books by Donald M. Silver. This one is illustratedby Patricia J. Wynne. For readers 7 to 12 (as if adults wouldn't have funlearning all these things, too). Hardcover, 48 pp. Was $14.95. 1995, fromanother publisher. ... Read more |
12. A Desert Habitat (Introducing Habitats) by Kelley Macaulay, Bobbie Kalman | |
Paperback: 32
Pages
(2006-10-30)
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Another Great Addition to the Kendall-Hunt Pathways Theme book "Cactus Hotel"
Introducing Habitats |
13. Here Is the Southwestern Desert (Web of Life) by Madeleine Dunphy | |
Paperback: 32
Pages
(2006-11-07)
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Lyrical approach to introducing life in the southwestern desert, complemented by beautiful illustrations
Great addition to Kendall-Hunt's Pathways Theme book "Cactus Hotel"
Marvelous book for a child |
14. Desert (Eye Wonder) by DK Publishing | |
Hardcover: 48
Pages
(2007-08-20)
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15. Creatures of the Desert World by National Geographic Society | |
Hardcover: 16
Pages
(1991-01-01)
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Great desert story and 3-D pop-ups
A little concerned
Wonderful book
Absolutely outstanding and sturdy
Fun and educational! |
16. Deserts (Audubon Society Nature Guides) by James Macmahon | |
Paperback: 638
Pages
(1985-05-12)
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So glad I found it again!
disapointed!
A Must Have for anyone travelling the southwest
So-so, pretty circumscribed
Beautiful pictures |
17. Sonoran Desert Life: Understanding, Insights, and Enjoyment by Gerald A. Rosenthal | |
Paperback: 306
Pages
(2008-09-15)
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A brilliant description of the Sonoran Desert |
18. The Desert Smells Like Rain: A Naturalist in O'odham Country by Gary Paul Nabhan | |
Paperback: 148
Pages
(2002-04-01)
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The Desert Smells Like Rain |
19. A Walk in the Desert (First Facts Series) by Caroline Arnold | |
Hardcover: 1
Pages
(1991-02)
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20. The Desert Is Theirs by Byrd Baylor | |
Paperback: 32
Pages
(1987-04-30)
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Editorial Review Product Description You may think of the desert as a harsh, dry place where no one would ever want to live -- but think again. The Desert People know. so do the animals. Both love the land, and "share the feeling of being brothers in the desert, of being desert creatures together." Byrd Baylor's spare, poetic text and Peter Parnall's striking illustrations lime the sky, stone and sand of the desert in this haunting book. Customer Reviews (4)
Desert Poetry
.Sands Of Life Time
ALL TEACHERS MUST READ IT!
Life in the desert. |
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