Prairie: A Natural History
by Savage, Candace Sherk

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Prairie: A Natural History: Provides a comprehensive, nontechnical guide to the biology and ecology of the prairies, or the Great Plains grasslands of North America. Extending from Alberta south to Texas and from the Rockies east to the Mississippi River, the prairies are among the largest ecosystems in North America. Until recently, they were also one of the richest and most magnificent natural grasslands in the world. Today, however, they are among the most altered environments on Earth.

Beginning with the geological and biological evolution of the region, the book goes on to describe the relationship between the climate and the native grasses; the fertile prairie soil with its menagerie of microbes, worms, mites, and ants; and the ecology of the rangelands, aquatic habitats, woodlands, and croplands. The book ends with an assessment of the conservation status of the region and outlines the growing interest in restoring and conserving prairie ecosystems.

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Weight:	1.03 kg
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ISBN-10:	1550549855
ISBN-13/EAN:	9781550549850
Author:	Savage, Candace Sherk
Publisher:	Greystone Books Vancouver, B.C.
Publication Date:	10/2004
Pages:	308 pages
Size/Dimensions:	1.0" x 8.0" x 10.25"
Binding:	Hardcover