{"product_id":"the-natural-history-of-texas-hardcover","title":"The Natural History of Texas - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian R. Chapman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEric G. Bolen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAndrew Sansom\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eECOREGIONS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Piney Woods \u003cbr\u003e Post Oak Savanna \u003cbr\u003e Blackland Prairies \u003cbr\u003e Cross Timbers and Prairies \u003cbr\u003e Rolling Plains \u003cbr\u003e Edwards Plateau \u003cbr\u003e High Plains \u003cbr\u003e Trans-Pecos \u003cbr\u003e South Texas Brushland \u003cbr\u003e Coastal Prairies \u003cbr\u003e Texas Gulf Coast\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBRIAN R. CHAPMAN is senior research scientist at the Texas Research Institute for Environmental Sciences at Sam Houston State University. He is the coauthor of \u003ci\u003eEcology of North America\u003c\/i\u003e. ERIC G. BOLEN is a respected wildlife biologist and has edited or coauthored books on wildlife biology and ecology, including \u003ci\u003eEcology of North America\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWildlife Ecology and Management\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 390\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 11.3 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45845936734405,"sku":"9781623495725","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/RYfku40MPY9781623495725.webp?v=1771396186","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/the-natural-history-of-texas-hardcover","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}