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AN INFORMATIVE GUIDE TO AWE-INSPIRING LANDSCAPES OF THE GREATER SOUTHWEST a non-technical account of what they are, where they are, and how they came to be from southern California to west Texas and northern Mexico to northern Utah & Nevada. Full of visual and factual surprises, this book is made to be enjoyed on many levels. While the whole has continuity, each page-spread is self-contained for clarity and ease of use on the road.The text blends travel tips, Native American legends, prehistoric and historic vignettes, and as a unifying theme explanations of earthly processes and events that have shaped land, people, and wildlife. The writing is informative without being academic. Readers will discover musical dunes and racing rocks, vanishing lakes and dinosaur tracks . . . which volcanoes are potentially dangerous, what makes the Grand Canyon grand, how the Painted Desert got its colors, and much, much more. Over 300 color photographs, 33 drawings, and seven customized maps (including a traveler-friendly pull-out map of the Greater Southwest) support the text. And the back-matter is packed with resources to help outdoor adventure-seekers plan their trips (all listings are annotated) and a comprehensive index.
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing; third edition (April 30, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1879728052
ISBN-13: 978-1879728059
Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.1 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #1,296,218 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #69 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Ecosystems > Deserts #732 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Nature & Wildlife > Landscapes #1878 in Books > Travel > United States > West > Mountain
Wonderful reading and educational experience with beautiful illustrations and high-quality photographs of some of the most beautiful parts of the world. Information includes but is not limited to history, geology, weather, biology and fossils.Great for all ages - a wonderful resource to get young children interested in the sciences and the beauty that can be found in nature!A great book especially for those who are fans of our National Park system.Book printed in China.
Wonderful photos and great descriptions. The maps are great. Very easy to understand and I hope to put it to good use when I go out west.
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