Minnesota’s Natural Heritage: An Ecological Perspective
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (784 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0816621330 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 344 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"John Tester has written a good solid text for Minnesota" according to john westlake. John Tester has written a good solid text for Minnesota. Though a retired professional I found that I was lacking information on aspects for this state that I wanted to clear. Minnesota's Natural Heritage did the trick.. A good balance A Customer A very well-written colorful book with detailed yet easily understandable diagrams and figures. The text is balanced for those who know little of ecology yet provides enough detail to not be vague for those familiar with the science and with Minnesota. A darn good book for those wanting to know about the natural history of Minnesota. Big pictures. Was required reading in some ecology classes at the University of Minnesota, yet sits well as a coffee table book.. A good balance A very well written and colorful book with detailed yet easily understandable diagrams and figures. The text is written for those with little background in ecology yet is detailed enough not to be vague for those familiar with the science and with Minnesota. It was required reading in some ecology classes at the Univ. of Minnesota, yet is sits well as a coffee table book.
. From the Back Cover Minnesota's Natural Heritage: An Ecological Perspective is the first comprehensive book available on the Minnesota environment. Including thorough and accessible analyses of the state's geologic history and climate, this is the essential book for tourists, naturalists, teachers, scientists, and residents of the state
A thorough examination of the state's landscape, climate, and weather as well as its diverse ecosystems including deciduous and coniferous forests, tallgrass prairie, wetlands, lakes, and streams and rivers. Lavishly illustrated with 130 color ph. Also details the plant and animal life of the region