Author: Edmund Carroll JaegerPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520006010
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Introduction to Birds of the Southern California Coast
Author: Joan Easton LentzPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520243217
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
This easy-to-use handbook is a must for anyone who wants to leave behind Southern California's noisy freeways and crowded beaches in search of the wild places where birds can be found. A perfect companion for excursions from San Luis Obispo County to the Mexican border, it is designed to familiarize birdwatchers, hikers, naturalists, residents, and travelers with the appearance and behavior of 120 of the most common coastal birds. 120 color plates.
Introduction to the Plant Life of Southern California
Author: Philip W. RundelPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520241991
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Rundel introduces readers to the plant communities of the Southern California coastal areas and foothills, including color photos of 250 species and additional color habitat photos.
Introduction to California Chaparral
Author: Ronald D. QuinnPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 052093900X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
The characteristic look of California Chaparral—a soft bluish-green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hills—is known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions. This complex ecological community of plants and animals is not just a feature of the hills around Hollywood, but is a quintessential part of the entire California landscape. It is a highly resilient community adapted to life with recurring fires and droughts. Written for a wide audience, this concise, engaging, and beautifully illustrated book describes an ancient and exquisitely balanced environment home to wondrous organisms: Fire Beetles that mate only on burning branches, lizards that shoot blood from their eyes when threatened, Kangaroo Rats that never drink water, and seeds that germinate only after a fire, even if that means waiting in the soil for a 100 years or more. Useful both as a field guide and an introductory overview of the ecology of chaparral, it also provides a better understanding of how we might live in harmony, safety, and appreciation of this unique ecological community. * Identifies chaparral’s common plants, animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects * Features 79 color illustrations, 56 black-and-white photographs, and 3 maps * Examines the role of humans and fire in chaparral, covering the placement and design of homes, landscaping, and public policy
Introduction to the Geology of Southern California and Its Native Plants
Author: Clarence A. Hall Jr.Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520933265
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 545
Book Description
With its active fault systems, complex landforms, and myriad natural habitats, southern California boasts a rich and dynamic geologic environment. This abundantly illustrated volume at last provides an up-to-date, authoritative, and accessible resource for students and general readers interested in southern California's geology and native plants. Covering an extensive area, north from San Diego to Yosemite in the Sierra Nevada and east to the Mojave and Colorado deserts, its unique, comprehensive approach brings together for the first time the basic principles of geology, the story of plate tectonics, in-depth discussion of the geology of many specific locales within the region, and information on identifying southern California's native plants.
Introduction to California Birdlife
Author: Jules EvensPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520242548
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
An introduction to the behavior and natural history of California's birds, organized by their habitats.
Introduction to Earth, Soil, and Land in California
Author: David CarlePublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520258282
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
"David Carle has produced another gem of a book that should be in easy reach of every lover of California. Introductions to Earth, Soil, and Land in California is a portable encyclopedia-fun to read and filled with photos and facts."-Peter Moyle, auhtor of Inland Fishes of California --
Native Trees of Southern California
Author: Peter Victor PetersonPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520010048
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Explains the rules, tactics, and basic strategy of the game and provides drills for the experienced player
Introduction to the Natural History of Southern California
Author: Edmund Carroll JaegerPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520032453
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Introduction to Water in California
Author: David CarlePublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520240865
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
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Wild LA
Author: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles CountyPublisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604697105
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
Los Angeles may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but in reality, it’s incredibly biodiverse, teeming with an amazing array of animals and plants. You just need to know where to find them. Wild LA—from the experts at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County—is the guidebook you’ve been waiting for. Equal parts natural history book, field guide, and trip planner, Wild LA has something for everyone. You’ll learn about the factors shaping LA nature—including flood, fire, and climate change—and find profiles of over one hundred local species, from sea turtles to rare plants to Hollywood's famous mountain lion, P-22. Also included are day trips that detail which natural wonders you can experience on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.