{"product_id":"the-natural-history-of-texas-9781623495725","title":"The Natural History of Texas","description":"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. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Texas A\u0026amp;M University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781623495725\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 390\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.30h x 8.70w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Brian R. Chapman, Eric G. Bolen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45038166376629,"sku":"9781623495725","price":42.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_a5c2365f-31a1-4ec1-906e-1d015a1589de.jpg?v=1737474902","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-natural-history-of-texas-9781623495725","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}