A Tallgrass Prairie Alphabet
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A Tallgrass Prairie Alphabet
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Author : Claudia McGehee
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
A Tallgrass Prairie Alphabet written by Claudia McGehee and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Alphabet books categories.
This volume presents the wildlife of the American prairie in text and illustrations.
P Is For Prairie Dog
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Author : Anthony D. Fredericks
language : en
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Release Date : 2011-04-01
P Is For Prairie Dog written by Anthony D. Fredericks and has been published by Sleeping Bear Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Fact: At one time prairies covered about 40% of the United States but today only about 1% of North American prairies exist. P is for Prairie Dog: A Prairie Alphabet explores North American prairies as it explains their important role and showcases their wonders. Science writer Anthony Fredericks gives an A-Z tour of the many facets and fascinating facts of the prairie ecosystem. Inhabitants including the bison, the quail, and, of course, the prairie dog are highlighted along with descriptions of insect and plant life. Former schoolteacher Tony Fredericks is an award-winning author of many nature and animal books for children. A frequent presenter at schools and conferences across the country, Tony teaches education courses at York College in York, Pennsylvania. Doug Bowles has been a freelance illustrator for more than twenty years. His books for Sleeping Bear include One Kansas Farmer: A Kansas Number Book and S is for Sunflower: A Kansas Alphabet. Doug lives in Leawood, Kansas.
Wildflowers Of The Tallgrass Prairie
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Author : Sylvan T. Runkel
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2009-06
Wildflowers Of The Tallgrass Prairie written by Sylvan T. Runkel and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06 with Gardening categories.
This classic of midwestern natural history is back in print with a new format and new photographs. Originally published in 1989, Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie introduced many naturalists to the beauty and diversity of the native plants of the huge grasslands that once stretched from Manitoba to Texas. Now redesigned with updated names and all-new photographs, this reliable field companion will introduce tallgrass prairie wildflowers to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts in the Upper Midwest. Each species account is accompanied by a brilliant full-page color photograph by botanist Thomas Rosburg. In clear, straightforward, and accessible prose, authors Sylvan Runkel and Dean Roosa provide common, scientific, and family names; the Latin or Greek meaning of the scientific names; habitat and blooming times; and a complete description of plant, flower, and fruit. Particularly interesting is the information on the many ways in which Native Americans and early pioneers used these plants for everything from pain relief to dyes to hairbrushes. Runkel and Roosa say that prairies can be among the most peaceful places on earth; certainly they are among the most beleaguered. Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie will inspire both amateurs and professionals with the desire to learn more about the wonders of the prairie landscape.
A Prairie Alphabet
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Author : Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet
language : en
Publisher: Tundra Books
Release Date : 2011-12-14
A Prairie Alphabet written by Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet and has been published by Tundra Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-14 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
When most people think of the prairies, they picture endless flat plains, miles of farms with grain waving in the wind, gentle, undulating hills, and vast cattle ranches. But to the people who live there, particularly the children, the prairies are much more. A Prairie Alphabet offers the adult and child alike a remarkable tour – from the grain elevators that are an integral part of the landscape, to oil rigs that pop up like “grasshoppers,” to fairs and rodeos, to auctions, barns, combines, and dugouts.
The Tallgrass Prairie Center Guide To Seed And Seedling Identification In The Upper Midwest
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Author : Dave Williams
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2010-04-15
The Tallgrass Prairie Center Guide To Seed And Seedling Identification In The Upper Midwest written by Dave Williams and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-15 with Nature categories.
Settlers crossing the tallgrass prairie in the early 1800s were greeted by a seemingly endless landscape of wildflowers and grasses, one of the most diverse ecosystems on our planet. Today, although the tallgrass prairie has been reduced to a tiny percentage of its former expanse, people are working to restore and reconstruct prairie communities. This lavishly illustrated guide to seeds and seedlings, crafted by Tallgrass Prairie Center botanist Dave Williams and illustrator Brent Butler, will insure that everyone from urban gardeners to grassland managers can properly identify and germinate seventy-two species of tallgrass wildflowers and grasses in eastern North Dakota, eastern South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, southwestern Wisconsin, northern Illinois, northwestern Indiana, Iowa, eastern Nebraska, eastern Kansas, northwestern Missouri, and eastern Oklahoma. Williams has created a brilliant, nearly foolproof system of identification and verification. Two primary keys lead to eleven secondary keys that link to characteristic groups of tallgrass plants: seven groups for wildflowers and four groups for grasses. To identify a seedling, use the primary key to discover its place in the secondary key, then turn to that characteristic group to find your seedling. Circles on each full seedling photograph correspond to close-up photographs; triangles on these close-ups illustrate information in the text to further pinpoint identification. Drawings of leaves illuminate exact identification, and enlarged photographs of each seed provide yet another way to confirm identification. Thousands of seeds were sprouted in the Tallgrass Prairie Center’s greenhouse to provide seedlings close in size and development to those grown in the field near the end of their first season; research and photography took place over four years. Williams’s text for each species includes a thorough description, a comparison of similar species, and guidance for germination and growth. A complete glossary supports the text, which is concise but detailed enough to be accessible to beginning prairie enthusiasts. Anyone in the Upper Midwest who wishes to preserve the native vegetation of prairie remnants or reconstruct a tallgrass prairie of whatever size—from home gardens to schoolyards to roadsides to large acreages—will benefit from the hundreds of photographs and drawings and the precise text in this meticulously prepared guide.
Where Do Birds Live
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Author : Claudia McGehee
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2010-11-28
Where Do Birds Live written by Claudia McGehee and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-28 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Fourteen North American habitats are pictured in two-page spreads, each featuring one bird that lives in that habitat. The author suggests ways children can make their back yards safe for birds.
A Prairie Alphabet Abc
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Author : Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet
language : en
Publisher: [Chicago] : Children's Press Choice
Release Date : 1992
A Prairie Alphabet Abc written by Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet and has been published by [Chicago] : Children's Press Choice this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Various aspects of prairie life introduce the letters of the alphabet.
A Prairie Alphabet
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Author : Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet
language : en
Publisher: Turtleback
Release Date : 1994-03-01
A Prairie Alphabet written by Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet and has been published by Turtleback this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-03-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Various aspects of prairie life introduce the letters of the alphabet
North Woods Girl
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Author : Aimée M. Bissonette
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
North Woods Girl written by Aimée M. Bissonette and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Whether hearing wood frogs peep, choosing the finest skipping stone, observing squirrels gathering nuts, or inhaling crisp, cold air, a hike through Grandma's woods engages all the senses.
The Ecology And Management Of Prairies In The Central United States
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Author : Chris Helzer
language : en
Publisher: University of Iowa Press
Release Date : 2009-05
The Ecology And Management Of Prairies In The Central United States written by Chris Helzer and has been published by University of Iowa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05 with Nature categories.
Most prairies exist today as fragmented landscapes, making thoughtful and vigilant management ever more important. Intended for landowners and managers dedicated to understanding and nurturing their prairies as well as farmers, ranchers, conservationists, and all those with a strong interest in grasslands, ecologist Chris Helzer’s readable and practical manual educates prairie owners and managers about grassland ecology and gives them guidelines for keeping prairies diverse, vigorous, and viable. Chapters in the first section, "Prairie Ecology," describe prairie plants and the communities they live in, the ways in which disturbance modifies plant communities, the animal and plant inhabitants that are key to prairie survival, and the importance of diversity within plant and animal communities. Chapters in the second section, "Prairie Management," explore the adaptive management process as well as guiding principles for designing management strategies, examples of successful management systems such as fire and grazing, guidance for dealing with birds and other species that have particular habitat requirements and with the invasive species that have become the most serious threat that prairie managers have to deal with, and general techniques for prairie restoration. Following the conclusion and a forward-thinking note on climate change, eight appendixes provide more information on grazing, prescribed fire, and invasive species as well as bibliographic notes, references, and national and state organizations with expertise in prairie management. Grasslands can be found throughout much of North America, and the ideas and strategies in this book apply to most of them, particularly tallgrass and mixed-grass prairies in eastern North Dakota, eastern South Dakota, eastern Nebraska, eastern Kansas, eastern Oklahoma, northwestern Missouri, northern Illinois, northwestern Indiana, Iowa, southwestern Wisconsin, and southwestern Minnesota. By presenting all the factors that promote biological diversity and thus enhance prairie communities, then incorporating these factors into a set of clear-sighted management practices, The Ecology and Management of Prairies in the Central United States presents the tools necessary to ensure that grasslands are managed in the purposeful ways essential to the continued health and survival of prairie communities.