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Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
224 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps, port. ; 22 cm.
Description
A great companion to take along on your next weekend trek, the WASHINGTON AND OREGON NATURE GUIDE encompasses all the nature you're likely to encounter in the Northwest. The book features over 400 species of animals and plants commonly found in Washington and Oregon. The accounts include species identification and the place of a given plant or animal in the overall ecosystem. Full-color illustrations and color maps of the Northwest featuring parks...
5) Oregon and Washington's roadside ecology: 33 easy walks through the region's amazing natural areas
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Pub. Date
2022.
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"Roddy Scheer reveals 33 forest, wetland, outcrop, alpine, waterfall, and fossil-laden ecosystems across Oregon and Washington, with a view to including those that showcase landscapes which are truly exquisite or reveal something quintessential about the area's natural history or ecology. All will be easily accessible from roadsides, though lesser known so promote a feeling that a true expert on the region is guiding the reader through some of its...
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Pub. Date
2018.
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"This guide to hiking with children has been handcrafted for Northwest parents, educators, and caregivers looking for the best 50 trails in the area to hike with kids. 50 Hikes with Kids: Oregon and Washington not only offers detailed hiking information with maps and keys to difficulty, but also adds a layer of fun with plant, wildlife, and natural history to foster kids' genuine lifelong curiosity in our region's flora, fauna, and geology"--
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
xiii, 318 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Description
The Olympic Peninsula is more than just big trees and scenic coastlines. Layered on this rich landscape are unique animals and plants, extraordinary geology, histories of Native Americans that go back thousands of years, exploits of famed European explorers, and the hard work of the early pioneers. Roadside Guide to the Olympic Peninsula is your complete guidebook as it weaves all this together while escorting you around the Peninsula.
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Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
x, 253 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 20 cm
Description
Seattle is often listed as one of the most walkable cities in the United States. With its beautiful scenery, miles of non-motorized trails, and year-round access, Seattle is an ideal place to explore on foot. n Seattle Walks, David B. Williams weaves together the history, natural history, and architecture of Seattle to paint a complex, nuanced, and fascinating story. He shows us Seattle in a new light and gives us an appreciation of how the city...
Author
Series
Natural history handbook volume no. 1
Pub. Date
1954
Physical Desc
67 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Description
Olympic National Park, established on June 29, 1938, and containing about 1,400 square miles, is administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
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Series
Natural history handbook volume no. 1
Pub. Date
1965
Physical Desc
59 pages : illustrations, folded map ; 24 cm.
Description
Olympic National Park, established on June 29, 1938, and containing about 1,400 square miles, is administered by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
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Pub. Date
c2001
Physical Desc
10 videodiscs (1800 min.) : sd. col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (viii, 296 p. ; 19 cm.)
Description
English novelist and scientist C. P. Snow classed certain scientific ideas with the works of Shakespeare as things every educated person should know. The lectures in this series explore the fundamental discoveries and principles of the physical and biological sciences--physics, genetics, biology, astronomy, chemistry, meteorology, thermodynamics, and more--providing a comprehensive and integrated introduction to all of science. The Joy of Science,...
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Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
335 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 19 cm.
Description
'Island time' isn't just for the tropics: immerse yourself in evergreen forests, rocky shorelines, and the glittering sea with Moon San Juan Islands. Strategic itineraries ranging from a 10-day best of the islands to a weeklong family camping trip. Curated advice for eco-tourists, honeymooners, families, animal-lovers, and nature buffs. Detailed maps and full-color photos throughout. Activities and ideas for every traveler: Picnic on cliffs overlooking...
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