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Priceless Florida: Natural Ecosystems and Native Species
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by Eleanor Noss Whitney, D. Bruce, Ph.D. Means, Anne Rudloe, and Erick Jadaszewski
Sales Rank: 129479
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List Price: $25.95
$17.13
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on 10-15-2008.
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 423 pages
Published by: Pineapple Press FLEdition: 1st Edition October 31, 2004
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 1561643084
ISBN 13 Number: 978-1561643080
Book Dimensions:
10.9 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches
Weighs: 3.8 pounds
Product Review
"combines the depth of an encyclopedia with the freshness and accessibility of a field manual." -- E.O. Wilson, author of Sociobiology, On Human Nature, and The Ants
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Product Description
Priceless Florida presents the incomparable ecological riches of this unique region in a way that will appeal to young and old, laypersons and scientists. A cornucopia of colorful illustrations and exquisite photographs makes you feel you’re there. The comprehensive text enlightens with facts and brims with intriguing curiosities while bridging multiple fields in a crisp, readable style that only seasoned science-educators like Drs. Whitney, Means, and Rudloe could offer.
The authors enlighten us on every kind of natural area found within the Sunshine State. Imagine yourself trekking into a hammock, slogging through a swamp, floating down a river, strolling along a beach, hovering over a coral reef, or probing the depths of an underwater cave. You’ll discover how everything from soils, rocks, water, and landforms shape flora and fauna—and vice versa. You’ll also learn how the survival of some of the world’s most endangered species and ecosystems hinges on our actions. Much of Florida has been bought and sold many times over, but this book makes clear how its value truly has no pricetag.
--This text refers to the
Hardcover
edition.
Reader Reviews
This review is from: Priceless Florida: Natural Ecosystems and Native Species (Hardcover)
As a required text for a wildlife of Florida class, I was obligated to purchase this book. I was overjoyed to see that I was going to get a text book for less than twenty bucks. When it arrived I simply couldn't believe that this book was priced as it was. The pictures alone rival any coffee table book on Florida I've ever see. I could stop the review here and say that for the pictures alone this book is clearly worth the price, however, it isn't just a picture book. This book is somewhat like another excellent book on Florida ecosystems called "Ecosystems of Florida" by Myers and Ewell. The biggest difference, besides the heavy dose of great pictures, is that the text of this book isn't as detailed nor does it contain the level of scientific data as the Myers and Ewell book. This book is more suited to the newcomer to the environmental field or to someone just curious about Florida wildlife. The Chapters or units this book is broken down into divide the areas of concentration into an overview of the state, inland communities (uplands, wetlands, and waters), and coastal communities. Each section is further divided into specific ecosystems. Within those chapters dealing with specific ecosystems you'll find a great narrative of the system, numerous illustrations, lots of interesting sidebars, and of course, stunning pictures of the system and its wildlife including plants, geologic formations (where notable), insects, fish, herps, mammals, and birds. Where this book really shines compared to the Myers and Ewell book (besides the photos) is this book's attention to the wildlife of Florida in both descriptive and photographic form. Not only do you learn about the physical attributes of a system but you get a good overview of the flora and fauna found in the system also. Reading this book is the next best thing to walking through the systems you'll read about. While not the most detailed book on Florida ecosystems, it provides an excellent overview of them. It is definitely a worthwhile addition to your collection of Florida books and very much a great value at its current price. It is absolutely worth the 5 stars.
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