This book is about the beginning of the earth and all the land forms. It clearly describes in each chapter about the mountains, rivers, coast, and theThis book is about the beginning of the earth and all the land forms. It clearly describes in each chapter about the mountains, rivers, coast, and the arctic/Antarctic. It des go into the processes of volcanism, glaciers, and continental drift. A good read for those into the geology of the earth...more
I have always been interested in plate tectonics ever since the National Geographic brought out the article on in their magazine in the 60s. Jon ErickI have always been interested in plate tectonics ever since the National Geographic brought out the article on in their magazine in the 60s. Jon Erickon has described plate tectonics in an easily understood context. The only thing I could complain about is that some of the pictures are confusing to look at-- all are black and white and not very clear. But it is an easily read book....more
A really interesting book if you are interested in learning about the different types of mammals. David Attenborough gives details about each sort of A really interesting book if you are interested in learning about the different types of mammals. David Attenborough gives details about each sort of mammals, some of which I have never heard of before so this is a great book for learning about different mammals from all over the world....more
This book basically tells John Wesley Powell's trip down the Colorado River in his own words as well as the men that were with him, with the addition This book basically tells John Wesley Powell's trip down the Colorado River in his own words as well as the men that were with him, with the addition of Dolnick's comments as well of people who have traveled down the Colorado today.
They started out with 10 men but one man did leave early in the journey. The men were all excited, rowdy and hollering, and ineperienced boatmen. None knew what they were getting into. The boats were well made but not for the ferocity of the river. They did lose one boat and more than half of their food by the end of the 99 days that it took to get through the Grand Canyon starting at Green River Station to the mouth of the Virgin River. By the time they reached that river, there was only 6 men. Three had left earlier never to be heard from again.
They were glad to come to the end of the trail-after experiencing horrible white water, fire, feuding thirst and hunger....more
I saw this used book and since I am interested in birds and setting up feeders, I thought this book would help. What this book is, it's for field orniI saw this used book and since I am interested in birds and setting up feeders, I thought this book would help. What this book is, it's for field ornithology where studying birds and their habitat contribute to knowledge of birds.
It gives you tips on equipment, record keeping tips and observation techniques. It also tell you where to go if you are interested in bird banding and groups that survey breeding birds....more
This book contains any of the popular flowers across the US. The pictures are stunning and there is a lot of information about each flower, where it iThis book contains any of the popular flowers across the US. The pictures are stunning and there is a lot of information about each flower, where it is located, and many have what the Indialns used the plant for....more
Caroline Marwitz grew up in Laramie, WY when the town was still small. She lived on the outskirts of town and met Nasim, an elderly lady who taught heCaroline Marwitz grew up in Laramie, WY when the town was still small. She lived on the outskirts of town and met Nasim, an elderly lady who taught her much about the land and the winds that inhabited the area.
I seem to resonate with the author, having grown up in Casper WY and living there most of my life. I knew the wind but unlike Ms Marwitz, I did not name the winds. It was interesting how she came across each name but each was fitting for the season in which she named it. And in doing so, she wove tales of her life with Nasim and her adult life as well....more
This was an interesting book about David Brower who was one of the greatest environmentalists of our time. He tells it like it is when trying to keep This was an interesting book about David Brower who was one of the greatest environmentalists of our time. He tells it like it is when trying to keep the wildness of our lands.
The reason why I gave it a 2 instead of a 4 or 5 i because of the many typos and the typeset--some pages were half printed on and then continued to the next page. Also the ink was faint throughout and hard to read at times....more
Annie Shaw is a great swimmer and is raised by her aunt and uncle in Maine. She likes most fish type dinners such as anchovy pizza. She has a boyfrienAnnie Shaw is a great swimmer and is raised by her aunt and uncle in Maine. She likes most fish type dinners such as anchovy pizza. She has a boyfriend who seems to think that they will be together alter graduation and college. Until he makes a remark about the webbed skin between her fingers and feet.
She takes off to get away from him and finds herself in Shelmerton Cove. She has heard about selkie legends and didn't think they were true. Annie finds out she has family at the Cove and decides to stay there for the summer. There she finds out everything about selkies and her family.
This book came out in 1989-1990 and already the author was predicting the event of global warming and the over use of the greenhouse gases, mainly CO2This book came out in 1989-1990 and already the author was predicting the event of global warming and the over use of the greenhouse gases, mainly CO2 and coal. Most of his predictions are slowly coming true with the disappearance of nature as we know it with the growth of the human population and the wilderness slowly disappearing as buildings are put up. Even today farmland is disappearing, the economy is not good so farmers are having to sell out only to have housing developments taking over....more
I picked this book up when I was down in the Florida Keys. I have always been interested in geology and this book is about how the Florida Keys came tI picked this book up when I was down in the Florida Keys. I have always been interested in geology and this book is about how the Florida Keys came to be.
Not only does it talk about the Keys themselves but also the surrounding reefs and what is happening to them. It starts off with the Pleistocene era and that topography that shapes the coral reefs, the weather that helped and now the rise in the sea level due to global warming.
It is a very technical book and at times hard to read but it does have good pictures and maps to help the reader....more
This is a geology book of the Colorado plateau that ranges from the San Juan Mountains and the Book Cliffs (near Grand Junction, CO) all the way to thThis is a geology book of the Colorado plateau that ranges from the San Juan Mountains and the Book Cliffs (near Grand Junction, CO) all the way to the border of Utah and Nevada south to the Grand Canyon.
It explains the rock history from the Precambrian period to the present time. It starts with the Grand Canyon since the rocks nearest the river are probably the oldest and starts progressing through time that Utah, New Mexico and part of Arizona and Colorado were deserts, oceans and mountain building time. The author describes the various rock layers found and where to see them. He writes in eary to understand language and has numerous maps and charts.
The author also shares a raft trip that he took through the Grand Canyon. My only problem with the book is that many of the maps are in the middle of the book and are creased with the binding....more
This is a guide book of Southern Florida from Lake Okeechobee to the Florida Keys and the Dry Tortugas. It covers the federal lands such as the EverglThis is a guide book of Southern Florida from Lake Okeechobee to the Florida Keys and the Dry Tortugas. It covers the federal lands such as the Everglades, state, county, and city parks plus some private lands.
The book covers how to get to each area using roads or by water, what hiking trails there are, and various camping spots. It describes what animals, plants and birds are in the area. It's a must for birders, botanists, and those people who just want to see what south Florida is all about....more
I am interested in Geology and I live in Colorado. This is an interesting history of Colorado's geologic past seen from the various highways in the stI am interested in Geology and I live in Colorado. This is an interesting history of Colorado's geologic past seen from the various highways in the state. The pictures are wonderful and in color and it is easy to read....more
Easy to read,, this book explain the different types of clouds and loud phenomena. There is also a collection point system for collecting each type ofEasy to read,, this book explain the different types of clouds and loud phenomena. There is also a collection point system for collecting each type of cloud. The author has provided pictures for the reader to identify with. A good book to have for those interested in clouds and in the weather....more
This is a short read about some of the most beautiful and rare birds of the Everglades. The author is also the photographer and has taken the picturesThis is a short read about some of the most beautiful and rare birds of the Everglades. The author is also the photographer and has taken the pictures on the land that he owns. The pictures are beautiful and there is the scientific name and blurb about each bird and where he found them....more
I took a trip down to Florida and saw this book at the Visitor Center. I wanted to learn more about the Everglades and the Florida Keys and this book I took a trip down to Florida and saw this book at the Visitor Center. I wanted to learn more about the Everglades and the Florida Keys and this book had a lot of the answers to what was there to see in the Keys and the Everglades.
It broke it down into parts and even gave a brief history of how the area was formed. There were a couple of sections on the Everglades north and south of the park, and then the ark itself. The Keys were broken in the the upper, middle and lower keys, with Key West and the Dry Tortugas National Park, a chapter by itself.
If you want a book that tells you about the Everglades and the Keys, this is the book to get...more
I picked this book up while in Islamorada in the Florida Keys. It sounded interesting.
Julie Leeds, 13, have just found out that the reefs that run aloI picked this book up while in Islamorada in the Florida Keys. It sounded interesting.
Julie Leeds, 13, have just found out that the reefs that run along the Florida are in trouble. They are dying and no one has the all the answers to why. So Julie and her fantastic futuristic car, Jett head down to the Keys to find out why.
When she gets there, she is welcomed by most of the people including her aunt who runs a B&B. But there are some that are against what Julie is doing--the people who are fishermen and fish in the reefs, some of the restaurants and other stores, and the treasure hunters.
She gets together with one of the scientists out at the Dry Tortuga's and brings up a special type of starfish that could save the reef. But all hell breaks loose with Julie in the middle of it. Read to find out what happens with her and Jett....more
This book interested me because of the geology of the many parks in Southern Utah which I have been to and the geologic table to which each rock stratThis book interested me because of the geology of the many parks in Southern Utah which I have been to and the geologic table to which each rock strata applies. It has many drawings and pictures for you to compare with when you are out o the road. A good reference book....more
That Wild Country is about a series of hikes and travels that Mark Kenyon has taken and his insights on what is happening, has happened and will happeThat Wild Country is about a series of hikes and travels that Mark Kenyon has taken and his insights on what is happening, has happened and will happen to our public lands if they end up in the wrong hands.
This is not just for the hiker, but for the hunter, fisherman, and outdoor enthusiast as well. It speaks of the danger of the big corporations destroying what we have gained through the years, by presidents who saved lands for future generations and those who destroy what was done just to please those corporations (such as the mining and oil industry) wanting to make the big buck, the almaighty dollar.
For those that have been to Yellowstone Park or the Grand Canyon, would you want to see a nasty hole in the ground or an unsightly oil well to mar the beauty? It's all up to us to save what we have....more
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