Introduction To The Natural History Of Southern California
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Author | : Joan Easton Lentz |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 344 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780520243217 |
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.
Author | : Philip W. Rundel |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 325 |
Release | : 2005-04-29 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0520241991 |
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.
Author | : Jules Evens |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 395 |
Release | : 2005-04-07 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0520242548 |
An introduction to the behavior and natural history of California's birds, organized by their habitats.
Author | : Robert Ornduff |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 366 |
Release | : 2003-07-24 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780520237049 |
California's remarkably diverse plants range in size from the stately coast redwoods to the minute belly plants of the southern deserts. This is the only concise overview of the state's unique flora, its plant communities, and the environmental factors that shape them. 156 illustrations.
Author | : Ronald D. Quinn |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 345 |
Release | : 2006-09-20 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 052093900X |
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
Author | : Clarence A. Hall Jr. |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 545 |
Release | : 2007-10-23 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0520933265 |
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.
Author | : Edmund Carroll Jaeger |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 1966-01-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780520032453 |
Author | : Peter Victor Peterson |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 158 |
Release | : 1966-01-01 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780520010048 |
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Author | : Verna R. Johnston |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 266 |
Release | : 1996-06-16 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780520202481 |
From majestic Redwoods to ancient Western Bristlecone Pines, California's trees have long inspired artists, poets, naturalists—and real estate developers. Verna Johnston's splendid book, illustrated with her superb color photographs and Carla Simmons's detailed black-and-white drawings, now offers an unparalleled view of the Golden State's world-renowned forests and woodlands. In clear, vivid prose, Johnston introduces each of the state's dominant forest types. She describes the unique characteristics of the trees and the interrelationships of the plants and animals living among them, and she analyzes how fire, flood, fungi, weather, soil, and humans have affected the forest ecology. The world of forest and woodland animals comes alive in these pages—the mating games, predation patterns, communal life, and the microscopic environment of invertebrates and fungi are all here. Johnston also presents a sobering view of the environmental hazards that threaten the state's trees: acid snow, ozone, blister rust, over-logging. Noting the interconnectedness of the diverse life forms within tree regions, she suggests possible answers to the problems currently plaguing these areas. Enriched by the observations of early naturalists and Johnston's many years of fieldwork, this is a book that will be welcomed by all who care about California's treasured forests and woodlands.
Author | : Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County |
Publisher | : Timber Press |
Total Pages | : 333 |
Release | : 2019-03-19 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1604697105 |
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.