| Description |
1 online resource (236 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-226). |
| Summary |
From the interactive clockwork world of geology, tides, Northwest weather, and snow, to the hidden roles of dirt, stream life, and mosses and lichens, William Dietrich explores the natural splendors of the Pacific Northwest. His topics include alder and cedar; jellyfish, geoducks, crabs, and killer whales; mosquitoes and spiders; gulls, crows, raccoons, possums, deer, and cougars. This book is intended as a primer for people who are curious about the environment they live in and the pressures upon it. Dietrich has unearthed fascinating and unexpected facts about his subjects, and expresses complex information in clear and vivid language. He asks intriguing questions and makes good use of interviews with Northwest scientists and experts to convey current and historic attitudes and economic realities, and to consider where we go from here. |
| Contents |
Taken for Granted -- Jellyfish -- Alder -- Deer -- Gulls -- Sea Otters -- Coyote, Crow, Raccoon, & Possum -- Secret & Small -- Dirt -- Stream Life -- Mosses & Lichens -- Mosquitoes -- Spiders -- Clockwork World -- Geology -- Tides -- Weather -- Snow -- Northwest Icons -- Cedar -- Geoducks -- Crabs -- Cougars -- Bald Eagles -- Killer Whales. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Natural history -- Northwest, Pacific.
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Natural history. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Dietrich, William, 1951- Natural grace 0295982934 (DLC) 2002035977 (OCoLC)50684715 |
| ISBN |
9780295806099 electronic book |
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0295806095 electronic book |
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0295982934 |
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9780295982939 |
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