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Author : David B. Rockwell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (134 download)
Download or read book Glacier written by David B. Rockwell and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Rockwell
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493082450
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)
Download or read book Glacier: A Natural History Guide written by David Rockwell and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author and naturalist David Rockwell explains the evolution of the park's geology from the erosion of Australian mountains more than a billion years ago to the glaciers that gave Glacier National Park its distinctive landscape. He explores the natural history of the plants and animals of the park's six distinct regions. You'll learn about the park's greatest predators, grizzly bears, mountain lions, and wolves, and about their complex relationship with their prey. The result is a fascinating and intimate portrait of one of the world's last truly wild places.
Author : Bill Guyton
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520926189
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (261 download)
Download or read book Glaciers of California written by Bill Guyton and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1998-10-27 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glaciers in sunny California? Many people will be surprised to learn that there are several hundred in this state, ranging in size from the impressive Whitney Glacier on Mt. Shasta and the Palisade Glacier in the Sierra Nevada to tiny glacierets. While California's glaciers are small compared to those in the northern Rockies or the European Alps, each one is interesting and some are suitable for exploring. Also of note is the fact that Ice Age glaciers carved California's most spectacular mountain scenery—the High Sierra was glaciated several times and glacial landforms are prominent features of the Sierran landscape today. Bill Guyton summarizes the history of the discovery of Ice Age glaciation and modern-day glaciers in California, as well as the development of modern ideas about the state's glacial history. He describes the controversy about the origin of Yosemite Valley and quotes from the colorful accounts of early mountain explorers such as John Muir, Josiah Whitney, and François Matthes. His book provides a primer on glaciers and glacial landforms, a glossary of technical terms, helpful illustrations, and a 100-mile Sierra field trip guide for readers who want to see glaciers and glacial features for themselves. Glaciers of California will make any visit to the mountains more interesting, whether one is carrying a camera, crampons, or a fishing pole.
Author : David B. Rockwell
Publisher : Mariner Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)
Download or read book Glacier National Park written by David B. Rockwell and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consisting of more than a million acres straddling the Continental Divide, Glacier is one of the largest, wildest, and most spectacular of our national parks. Ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 feet in elevation, with moist climates to the west and dry ones to the east, Glacier is rich in topographical and biological diversity, and although it attracts over 2 million visitors a year, it is still largely wilderness. Like the first two guides in this new series, Grand Canyon and Great Smokies, this book includes a fascinating narrative that captures the park's unique personality, natural history, and human history, as well as a wealth of reference material on plants and animals, geology, climate, and visitor information. The book is illustrated with photographs, drawings, and maps.
Author : C. W. Guthrie
Publisher : Farcountry Press
ISBN 13 : 9781560373353
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (733 download)
Download or read book Going-to-the-Sun Road written by C. W. Guthrie and published by Farcountry Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traveling Glacier National Park's Going to the Sun Road is an experience like no other. Laborers toiled for nearly 20 years to complete the 50-mile road that winds an impossible route through the heart of Glacier. One of the most scenic highways in the world, this marvel of engineering set the standard for all national parks. C. W. Guthrie tells the intriguing tale of the history and the construction of the epic Going-to-the-Sun Road. 60 color and black-and-white photographs.
Author : Omer B. Raup
Publisher : Rio Nuevo Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781940322162
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (221 download)
Download or read book Geology Along Going-To-The-Sun Road written by Omer B. Raup and published by Rio Nuevo Publishers. This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this newly updated, colorful, and lively guide, Glacier National Park visitors can take a self-guided tour of the fascinating geologic events that created the park's majestic scenery. Complete with an easy-to-read foldout map that offers a three-dimensional perspective on the area's geology, Geology Along Going-to-the-Sun Road gives lay readers and geologists alike a unique opportunity to get behind-the-scenery at 21 stops along this famous highway.
Author : James Willard Schultz
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book Blackfeet Tales of Glacier National Park written by James Willard Schultz and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-28 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book of stories collected from the Blackfeet Tribe from the Glacier National Park written by a man who had married a Blackfeet, lived among the people from the tribe for many years, and was considered one of them. It gives many places names in Glacier, such as just who was Running Eagle or Pitamakin, familiar to all people who visited this wonderful area. These stories are captured from oral Blackfoot tradition and tell about ancient indigenous cultures, which carry their outstanding actions to our times.
Author : James L. Dyson
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359769837
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (597 download)
Download or read book The Geologic Story of Glacier National Park written by James L. Dyson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 1953 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : James L. Dyson
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (66 download)
Download or read book Glaciers and Glaciation in Glacier National Park written by James L. Dyson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Glaciers and Glaciation in Glacier National Park" by James L. Dyson. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Author : Peter G. Knight
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1789141346
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)
Download or read book Glacier written by Peter G. Knight and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As major actors in the unfolding drama of climate change, glaciers feature prominently in Earth’s past and its future. Wherever on the planet we live, glaciers affect each of us directly. They control the atmospheric and ocean circulations that drive the weather; they supply drinking and irrigation water to millions of people; and they protect us from catastrophic sea-level rise. The very existence of glaciers affects our view of the planet and of ourselves, but it is less than two hundred years since we first realized that ice ages come and go and that glaciers once covered much more of the planet’s surface than they do now. An inspiration to artists and a challenge for engineers, glaciers mean different things to different people. Crossing the boundaries between art, environment, science, nature, and culture, this book considers glaciers from myriad perspectives, revealing their complexity, majesty, and importance—but also their fragility.
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Publisher : Farcountry Press
ISBN 13 : 1560374985
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (63 download)
Download or read book Glacier Babies! written by and published by Farcountry Press. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colorful photographs and simple text introduce young children to animals who live on or near glaciers.
Author : E.C. Pielou
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226668096
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (266 download)
Download or read book After the Ice Age written by E.C. Pielou and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating story of how a harsh terrain that resembled modern Antarctica has been transformed gradually into the forests, grasslands, and wetlands we know today.
Author : Tammy Gagne
Publisher : Curious Fox Books
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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (99 download)
Download or read book Discover Great National Parks: Glacier written by Tammy Gagne and published by Curious Fox Books. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Great National Parks: Glacier is an excellent non-fiction book for young learners. It features the history of Glacier National Park, the Blackfeet Native American Tribe, wildlife and more than 2000 plant species, and what needs to be done to keep the park clean and preserve the glaciers. Also included are activities visitors can do in the park and the world biosphere reserve where scientists do research to protect the natural areas and maintain the plants and animals in the park. See the beautiful photos of Glacier National Park before and after it became a park, and use the fun facts, chapter notes, suggested readings, and glossary to learn more about this amazing North American destination.
Author : Edgar W. Spencer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780983747161
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (471 download)
Download or read book Guide to the Geology and Natural History of the Blue Ridge Mountains written by Edgar W. Spencer and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As you travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway or Skyline Drive visiting state and national parks or hike the Appalachian Trail, you will encounter an incredible variety of landscapes and one of the most diverse collections of flora and fauna found in temperate forests anywhere in the world. Full of rich detail, this beautifully illustrated, full-color guide to the region was written and designed for ease of use. Whether you're a first time visitor looking to enjoy and gain an understanding of the Parkway's spectacular views or a geology and nature enthusiast, this guide will be an invaluable companion.--
Author : Marius Robinson Campbell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book The Glacier National Park written by Marius Robinson Campbell and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Benjamin S. Orlove
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 9780520253056
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (53 download)
Download or read book Darkening Peaks written by Benjamin S. Orlove and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2008-02-14 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discussing the ways that scientists have observed and modeled glaciers, this volume tells how climate change is altering their size and distribution, and looks closely at their effect on human life. Glaciers are important water and energy sources for those living in mountains and adjacent lowlands, as well as increase the hazards of flooding and landslides. In addition to investigating these issues and considering an array of possible responses, the contributors assess the cultural and spiritual impact of glacier retreat in this timely, comprehensive work on one of the most urgent and conspicuous consequences of global warming.
Author : Jorge Daniel Taillant
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190080329
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (9 download)
Download or read book Meltdown written by Jorge Daniel Taillant and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021-10-04 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We hear about pieces of ice the size of continents breaking off of Antarctica, rapidly melting glaciers in the Himalayas, and ice sheets in the Arctic crumbling to the sea, but does it really matter? Will melting glaciers change our lives? Absolutely.The ice ages and the interglacial periods like we live in now are built and destroyed by glaciers. Glaciers hold three quarters of our freshwater, yet we don't have laws to protection them from climate change. Melting glaciers raise the seas, alter global ecosystems, warm our climate and bring onfloods that swamp millions of acres of land destroying coastal ecosystems and leaving hundreds of millions homeless. Healthy glaciers help keep our planet cool by reflecting solar heat away from the Earth and provide critical freshwater supply to billions that live within their meltwater runoffbasins. But melting glaciers alter ocean temperature, warm the atmosphere and cause havoc to the ocean currents and to the global jet stream, causing inclement weather, prolonged and recurrent droughts, heavy rains and intense, frequent and unpredictable storms. As glaciers melt away, their criticalenvironmental functions and services will wither. And as climate change warms their core, their weakening internal structure will cause a growing number of glacier tsunamis that can send deadly massive ice blocks, rocks, earth and billions of liters of water rushing down mountain valleys that takeout anything in their path. It has happened before in the Himalayas, in the Central Andes, in the Rockies and Western Cascades, and in the European Alps and it will happen again. As glaciers melt so do the vast swaths of permafrost environments that thrive in their surroundings, where thawingmillenary terrain rich in ice but also in methane gas captured hundreds of thousands of years ago, is now released into the atmosphere intensifying climate change even further.In his new book Meltdown, Jorge Daniel Taillant takes readers deeper into the cryosphere and connects the dots between climate change, glacier melt and the impacts that receding glacier ice brings to livability on Earth, to our environments and to our neighborhoods. He walks us through thelittle-known realm of the periglacial environment, a world where invisible subsurface rock glaciers with solid ice cores that will outlive exposed glaciers in our warming climate, but will they suffice to maintain our cryosphere and climate ecology in balance? In two closing chapters Taillant looksat actions that can help stop climate change and save glaciers and also contrasts how society, politics and our leaders have responded to address the COVID-19 pandemic and yet largely failed to address the even larger looming and escalating crisis of climate change.Meltdown is about glaciers and their unfolding demise during one of the most critical moments of our climate crisis. We may still be in time to save the cryosphere, if we can reconsider glaciers in a whole new light and understand the critical role they play in our own sustainability and if we canawaken to see how through glacier melt, geological ages are changing right before our eyes.
