{"product_id":"redwood-national-and-state-parks-an-introduction-to-familiar-plants-and-animals-paperback","title":"Redwood National and State Parks: An Introduction to Familiar Plants and Animals - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Kavanagh\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWaterford Press\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLeung Raymond\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRedwood National and State Parks are a string of protected forests, beaches and grasslands along Northern California's coast. The tallest tree in the world, the redwood, is just one of the thousands of species of plants and animals that inhabit the diverse habitats found in these parks. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of wildlife and includes descriptions of the key distinguishing features that help visitors identify and learn more about the natural world in this dramatic setting. Affordably priced at $7.95, this 12-panel laminated folding guide is great for use while visiting the parks. Made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewww.waterfordpress.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOC - Ocean - cold ocean water, offshore seastacks, rocky shores and sand\u003cbr\u003ebeaches provide a wide-range of habitats for marine-associated plants and\u003cbr\u003eanimals. \u003cbr\u003eCS - Coastal Strand - desiccating ocean winds, salt spray, rocky shores, \u003cbr\u003esand beaches and coastal bluffs influence and shape the diversity of trees, \u003cbr\u003eshrubs, herbs and grasses that hug the 35-miles of park coastline. \u003cbr\u003eRW - Redwood Forest - almost pure stands of coast redwood are found on\u003cbr\u003ealluvial flats and benches along major streams, with occasional fir, spruce, \u003cbr\u003ehemlock, tan oak or bay intermingling. The moist, shady, acidic conditions\u003cbr\u003efound on the forest floor often restricts the diversity of plants that can\u003cbr\u003egrow there. \u003cbr\u003eME - Mixed Evergreen - found on drier upland slopes adjacent to redwood\u003cbr\u003eforests. Many species of plants grow within these more open, sunnier\u003cbr\u003eforests. \u003cbr\u003eRP - Riparian - three major river systems and numerous coastal streams\u003cbr\u003etraverse the parks. The constant water\u003cbr\u003esupply supports a lush growth of trees, shrubs and herbs along the banks. \u003cbr\u003eOW - Oak Woodland - found along the dry, inland ridges of the Bald Hills, \u003cbr\u003ethe woodlands include large sunny patches of grasses and flowers scattered\u003cbr\u003eamong the trees. \u003cbr\u003ePR - Prairie - scattered grasslands along ridge crests, usually a few miles\u003cbr\u003einland from the coast. \u003cbr\u003eSG - Second Growth Forest - timber harvesting has impacted more than 1\/3 of\u003cbr\u003ethe lands within the parks. Second-growth refers to the resulting young, \u003cbr\u003eeven-aged forests. \u003cbr\u003eDA - Disturbed Area \u003cbr\u003eRedwood Park Association (RPA) is a non-profit organization which supports\u003cbr\u003eand promotes the educational goals of Redwood National and State Parksand\u003cbr\u003ethe Smith River National Recreation Area. Working in partnership with the\u003cbr\u003eNational Park Service since 1985, RPA publishes educational materials about\u003cbr\u003ethe park and related environments, offers field seminar programs, and\u003cbr\u003eoperates park bookstores. Funds generated by the Association directly\u003cbr\u003esupport the interpretive and research programs and other educational\u003cbr\u003eactivities for the benefit of the parks programs and visitors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.11 x 8 x 3.78 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 02, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764228325664,"sku":"9781583551417","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/47daa9d78f598738caa6438d2f27e4a7.webp?v=1780246209","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/redwood-national-and-state-parks-an-introduction-to-familiar-plants-and-animals-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}