The Natural Heritage of Texas
Author : Texas. General Land Office
Publisher :
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 21,54 MB
Release : 1987*
Category : Endangered species
ISBN :
Author : Texas. General Land Office
Publisher :
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 21,54 MB
Release : 1987*
Category : Endangered species
ISBN :
Author : Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs. Natural Heritage Policy Research Project
Publisher :
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 10,80 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Natural areas
ISBN :
Author : Brian R. Chapman
Publisher : Integrative Natural History Se
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 38,73 MB
Release : 2018-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781623495725
From two veteran ecologists comes a new and sweeping exploration of the natural history of Texas in all its biological diversity and geological variation. Few states, if any, can match Texas for its myriad species, past and present, and its many distinctive landscapes, from prairie grasslands and hardwood forests to coastal lagoons and desert mountains. Beginning with the stories of how biologists and naturalists have over time defined the ecological areas of this very big state, the authors visit each of the eleven regions, including the Texas coast. They describe the dominant flora and fauna of each, explain the defining geologic features, and highlight each region's unique characteristics, such as carnivorous plants in the Piney Woods and returning black bears in the Trans-Pecos. Throughout, the authors remain especially conscious of the conservation and management issues affecting the natural resources of each region, revealing their deep affection for and knowledge about the state. Bolstered by a glossary, further reading suggestions, a description of state symbols, and an appendix of scientific names, this is an educational and essential volume for all Texans. ECOREGIONS Piney Woods Post Oak Savanna Blackland Prairies Cross Timbers and Prairies Rolling Plains Edwards Plateau High Plains Trans-Pecos South Texas Brushland Coastal Prairies Texas Gulf Coast
Author : David Daniel Diamond
Publisher :
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 10,91 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Endangered species
ISBN :
Author : Marion T. Jackson
Publisher : Quarry Books
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 38,41 MB
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN :
A lavishly illustrated, environmentally focused, comprehensive account of the natural world in Indiana from ancient times to the present. While the book is a celebration and recognition of natural wonders and beauty, it is also a record of pillage, misuse, and ignorance, as well as a call to arms for those who would preserve the state's environment. 458 color photos. 10 bandw photos. 64 figures.
Author : Steve L. Orzell
Publisher :
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 50,95 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Botany
ISBN :
Author : Linda Campbell
Publisher : University of Texas Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 22,18 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781885696045
Called to the principal's office, Brad remembers all the tricks he has played on his classmates and wonders who has turned him in.
Author : David J. Schmidly
Publisher : Texas Tech University Press
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 13,85 MB
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 9780896724693
Natural history - Texas, table of contents, index.
Author : Walt Davis
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 38,3 MB
Release : 2016-09-16
Category : History
ISBN : 1623494427
Recounted through the eyes of a major participant, this book tells the story of the Dallas Museum of Natural History from its beginning in 1922 as a collection of specimens celebrating the plants and animals of Texas to its metamorphosis in 2012 as the gleaming Perot Museum of Nature and Science. The life of this museum was indelibly influenced by a colorful staff of scientists, administrators, and teachers, including a German taxidermist, a South American explorer, and a Milwaukee artist, each with a compelling personal investment in this museum and its mission. From the days when meticulously and skillfully prepared dioramas were the hallmark of natural history museums to the era of blockbuster exhibits and interactive education, Walt Davis traces the changing expectations of and demands on museums, both public and private, through an engaging, personal look back at the creation and development of one exceptional institution, whose building and original exhibits are now protected as historical landmarks at Fair Park in Dallas.
Author : Brian R. Chapman
Publisher : Integrative Natural History Se
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 38,19 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781623498597
"Beginning with the stories of how biologists and naturalists have defined the ecological areas of the great state of Texas over time, The Natural History of the Edwards Plateau explores the formation of the region more than a billion years ago, its diverse ecosystems, and the conservation efforts to keep those ecosystems intact and thriving"--