From the northern shores and tundra, across the western plains and mountains, to the swamps and southern shores, AMERICA'S WILDLIFE REFUGES honors and celebrates the centennial anniversary and incredible success stories of our nation's wildlife refuges. Larger than our National Park System, the National Wildlife Refuge System is the largest system ...
Divided into several major sections, this matchless, intimate look at the eagle's life-cycle and world reveals the essence of the eagle with poetic text that complements the breathtaking color plates.
The Leesons bring us moments of Washington's diverse fauna from every natural environment across the state?from the Pacific shore and Puget Sound into the Olympic rain forests, over the Cascade range and down into the vast plains of the Columbia Basin. Experience the natural rhythms of animal lives as these wild Washingtonians interact with their ...
Throughout this striking book, author Michael Furtman uses his personal experiences with bald eagles to highlight the extensive life history of these magnificent birds. "Sky Spirit: The American Bald Eagle" tracks the eagles path as it has soared through American history, at times honored and revered, sometimes maligned, yet always a symbol of ...
This intimate look at the life cycle of the American eagle provides a unique visual experience of the power of the eagle and the delicate balance of nature within which it must survive. The majestic bird is shown in all seasons--nesting, in flight, mating, nurturing its young, and hunting.
Journey across the vast plains and grasslands of Africa and Asia with some of the earth's most fearsome felines. Stunning photographs capture these animals in their natural surroundings as the text describes each creature's habitat, physical features, life cycle, survival skills, and special abilities.
Explore the variety of forests found throughout North America--from the boreal forests of Alaska to the colorful deciduous woods on the eastern shore. Uncover the many plants and creatures that make their home in this often lush environment.
North Americas soggy wetlands provide an amazing variety of nesting places and breeding grounds for an array of living things. Explore marshy habitats where alligators slip through silent swamps and carnivorous plants rule the bogs.
Along the Pacific Coast of North America is one of the world's richest biomes. Here, ancient trees cloaked in moss and shrouded in fog house rare spotted owls, gliding squirrels, and giant woodpeckers.
Covers polar bears' habitat and environment, physical features, special features of interest, social life and daily life, other animals and plants in the habitat, survival, reproduction, gestation, birth, raising young, growth and development and interaction with humans. Discussions of threats to habitats and hunting promote environmental ...
The deserts of North America are home to a community of fascinating plants and animals. Despite the harsh and extreme conditions, venomous Gila monsters thrive, as do 300-year-old saguaro cacti, and speedy toadrunners.
At high altitudes, mountain habitats offer unique challenges. Mountain goats scale majestic vertical cliffs to avoid thunderous avalanches, and tiny pikas scurry among the alpine vegetation as they gather and dry bouquets of wildflowers to eat during the long winter months.
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