{"product_id":"wild-ohio-the-best-of-our-natural-heritage-hardcover","title":"Wild Ohio: The Best of Our Natural Heritage - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJim McCormac\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGary Meszaros\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA photographic documentation of the most outstanding natural habitats in Ohio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"We hope this book never becomes an epitaph for what once was. Ohio is incredibly rich in biodiversity, possibly more so than any other midwestern state. . . . We encourage you to visit these places and view the greatest natural resources that Ohio has to offer.\"--from the Preface\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile Ohio has lost much of its presettlement landscape, many nearly pristine habitats remain. These relics are populated by a fascinating array of flora and fauna. \u003cem\u003eWild Ohio\u003c\/em\u003e singles out the best of Ohio's natural lands and documents their importance in words and photographs. Because the state has lost over 90 percent of its wetlands and over 99 percent of its original prairie, \u003cem\u003eWild Ohio \u003c\/em\u003efocuses especially on rare and declining animals and plants with the intention of inspiring a love of nature and an interest in conservation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors feature approximately forty sites, encompassing nearly every type of habitat found in the state and representing all regions of Ohio. Naturalist Jim McCormac's descriptive text provides an overview of each site and tips for visitors. Gary Meszaros's stunning photographs highlight the visual beauty of each area's flora, fauna, and landscape. Every section includes a description of the physiographic province and a map of the sites.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA celebration of what still remains and a reminder of what has been lost, \u003cem\u003eWild Ohio\u003c\/em\u003e will be appreciated by anyone with an interest in Ohio's natural history and landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJim McCormac\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of \u003cem\u003eBirds of Ohio \u003c\/em\u003e(2004). He writes a nature column for the \u003cem\u003eColumbus Dispatch\u003c\/em\u003e and has been widely published in popular nature periodicals, including \u003cem\u003eBird Watcher's Digest.\u003c\/em\u003e He is an avian education specialist with the Ohio Division of Wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGary Meszaros, \u003c\/strong\u003ea retired schoolteacher, has been a dedicated nature photographer for more than twenty-five years. His photographs have appeared in many publications, including \u003cem\u003eSmithsonian, National Wildlife, National Parks Magazine, Natural History, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTimeline.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.6 x 8.8 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 June 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benjamin Franklin Award (2010)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758126563616,"sku":"9780873389853","price":53.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ecdf6a5c625cbacfba52bd642482011a.webp?v=1780118700","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/wild-ohio-the-best-of-our-natural-heritage-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}