Of Prairie Woods And Water

Author : Joel Greenberg
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 1459606159
Total Pages : 746 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Of Prairie, Woods, and Water written by Joel Greenberg and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 746 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the literary imagination, Chicago evokes images of industry and unbridled urban growth. But the tallgrass prairie and deep forests that once made up Chicago's landscape also inspired musings from residents and visitors alike. In Of Prairie, Woods, and Water, naturalist Joel Greenberg gathers these unique voices from the land to present an une...

Author : Joel Greenberg
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226306496
Total Pages : 614 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Natural History of the Chicago Region written by Joel Greenberg and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In A Natural History of the Chicago Region, Greenberg takes you on a journey that begins with European explorers and settlers and hasn't ended yet. Along the way he introduces you to the physical forces that have shaped the area from southeastern Wisconsin to northern Indiana and Berrien County in Michigan; the various habitat types present in the region and how European settlement has affected them; and the insects, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish, and mammals found in presettlement times, then amid the settlers and now amid the skyscrappers. In all, Greenberg chronicles the development of nineteen counties in Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin across centuries of ecological, technological, and social transformations."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Ellen Wohl
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
ISBN 13 : 1457181304
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wide Rivers Crossed written by Ellen Wohl and published by University Press of Colorado. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Wide Rivers Crossed, Ellen Wohl tells the stories of two rivers—the South Platte on the western plains and the Illinois on the eastern—to represent the environmental history and historical transformation of major rivers across the American prairie. Wohl begins with the rivers’ natural histories, including their geologic history, physical characteristics, ecological communities, and earliest human impacts, and follows a downstream and historical progression from the use of the rivers’ resources by European immigrants through increasing population density of the twentieth century to the present day. The environmental changes in the South Platte and the Illinois reflect the relentless efforts by humans to control the distribution of water: to enhance surface water in the arid western prairie and to limit the spread of floods and drain the wetlands along the rivers in the water-abundant east. In addition, during the past two centuries crops replaced native vegetation; excess snowmelt and rainfall carried fertilizers and pesticides into streams; and levees, dams, and drainage altered distribution. These changes cascaded through networks, starting in small headwater tributaries, and reduced the ability of rivers to supply the clean water, fertile soil, and natural habitats they had provided for centuries. Understanding how these rivers, and rivers in general, function and how these functions have been altered over time will allow us to find innovative approaches to restoring river ecosystems. Wide Rivers Crossed looks at these historical changes and discusses opportunities for much needed protection and restoration for the future."

Author : Thurston County Historic Commission (Wash.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781732636019
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thurston County written by Thurston County Historic Commission (Wash.) and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From time immemorial, people have walked on the land of the present-day Thurston County, Washington. Its waters provided sustenance and a way of life for Native inhabitants, and maritime explorers sought out its shores. Rich prairies attracted hearty pioneers who developed productive farms; its woods supplied a growing nation with timber products. At the center of the Thurston County story is the spirit of its Native heritage, enduring communities, and the capital of Washington State. Local authors have pooled their expertise to bring to life the history of this lovely capital county on Puget Sound"--Back cover.

Author : Laurie Lawlor
Publisher : Holiday House
ISBN 13 : 082345505X
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Restoring Prairie, Woods, and Pond written by Laurie Lawlor and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2023-04-25 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A small town with few resources comes together to restore nature and create a valuable resource for the entire community in this inspiring middle grade nonfiction book. Restoring Prairie, Woods, and Pond is about activism at the community level—and tells how a small village transformed a city-owned dumping ground into a nature trail with three distinct ecosystems that runs from an elementary school to a public library and community center. Filled with beautiful photos the book will explain how this trail became a valuable outdoor classroom during covid, a STEM teaching center, a respite for people young and old, and a place for community engagement.Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.

Author : Myron Harmon Swenk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book On a New Subspecies of Otter from Nebraska written by Myron Harmon Swenk and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 664 pages
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Download or read book University Studies written by and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 396 pages
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Download or read book University Studies of the University of Nebraska written by and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Total Pages : 664 pages
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Download or read book The University Studies of the University of Nebraska written by and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 664 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : University of Nebraska (Lincoln Campus)
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The University Studies of the University of Nebraska written by University of Nebraska (Lincoln Campus) and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: