Isbn: 9780816632329 - North Shore: a Natural History of Minnesota's Superior Coast (10 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. Propelled by wings, fins, legs, and the wind, life has found a way to Minnesota?s North Shore for more than twelve thousand years. Some plants and animals have taken up residence in the region?s ancient mountains, others in its lakes and flowing rivers. Together, they weave a living fabric of sublime and fascinating beauty. These organisms come to life in North Shore, a comprehensive environmental history of one of Minnesota?s most beloved places. The story of this region unfolds through the five interconnected areas of Minnesota?s North Shore watershed-the meandering rivers of the Headwaters, the deep and dense forest of the Highlands, the rocky Nearshore, the drama of Lake Superior, and its mysterious islands, including Isle Royale and Susie Island archipelagos. Each section begins with an overview of the forces that have shaped the area, then the focus turns to a wide range of inhabitants, such as chorus frogs and star-nosed moles, butterworts and coaster brook trout, jeweled diatoms and pitcher plants, black bears and blue-spotted salamanders. Each chapter links to the region?s broader history, from the sculpting of the land by mile-high glaciers to the role of scientific exploration, the advent of logging, the development of tourism, and the changing global climate. North Shore reminds us that the natural history of this extraordinary region is still being created and that each of us-individually and collectively-are the authors of this ongoing narrative. Compelling and accessible, the book will provide readers with a science-based knowledge of the Minnesota North Shore watershed so that together we can write a new, hopeful chapter for its inhabitants, both human and wild.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Propelled by wings, fins, legs, and the wind, life has found a way to Minnesota?s North Shore for more than twelve thousand years. Some plants and animals have taken up residence in the region?s ancient mountains, others in its lakes and flowing rivers. Together, they weave a living fabric of sublime and fascinating beauty. These organisms come to life in North Shore, a comprehensive environmental history of one of Minnesota?s most beloved places. The story of this region unfolds through the five interconnected areas of Minnesota?s North Shore watershed-the meandering rivers of the Headwaters, the deep and dense forest of the Highlands, the rocky Nearshore, the drama of Lake Superior, and its mysterious islands, including Isle Royale and Susie Island archipelagos. Each section begins with an overview of the forces that have shaped the area, then the focus turns to a wide range of inhabitants, such as chorus frogs and star-nosed moles, butterworts and coaster brook trout, jeweled diatoms and pitcher plants, black bears and blue-spotted salamanders. Each chapter links to the region?s broader history, from the sculpting of the land by mile-high glaciers to the role of scientific exploration, the advent of logging, the development of tourism, and the changing global climate. North Shore reminds us that the natural history of this extraordinary region is still being created and that each of us-individually and collectively-are the authors of this ongoing narrative. Compelling and accessible, the book will provide readers with a science-based knowledge of the Minnesota North Shore watershed so that together we can write a new, hopeful chapter for its inhabitants, both human and wild.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Oversized.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. HARDCOVER Acceptable - This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. Oversized.

Hardback. Condition: Fair. Propelled by wings, fins, legs, and the wind, life has found a way to Minnesota?s North Shore for more than twelve thousand years. Some plants and animals have taken up residence in the region?s ancient mountains, others in its lakes and flowing rivers. Together, they weave a living fabric of sublime and fascinating beauty. These organisms come to life in North Shore, a comprehensive environmental history of one of Minnesota?s most beloved places. The story of this region unfolds through the five interconnected areas of Minnesota?s North Shore watershed-the meandering rivers of the Headwaters, the deep and dense forest of the Highlands, the rocky Nearshore, the drama of Lake Superior, and its mysterious islands, including Isle Royale and Susie Island archipelagos. Each section begins with an overview of the forces that have shaped the area, then the focus turns to a wide range of inhabitants, such as chorus frogs and star-nosed moles, butterworts and coaster brook trout, jeweled diatoms and pitcher plants, black bears and blue-spotted salamanders. Each chapter links to the region?s broader history, from the sculpting of the land by mile-high glaciers to the role of scientific exploration, the advent of logging, the development of tourism, and the changing global climate. North Shore reminds us that the natural history of this extraordinary region is still being created and that each of us-individually and collectively-are the authors of this ongoing narrative. Compelling and accessible, the book will provide readers with a science-based knowledge of the Minnesota North Shore watershed so that together we can write a new, hopeful chapter for its inhabitants, both human and wild.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: near fine. 619 pages; 8 1/4 x 10 1/4" Shipping will be extra for this heavy book, please inquire. Very light wear to upper jacket edge; jacket now in mylar sleeve.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. This is a nice clean book with very light wear and the dust jacket has very light wear and is in a high quality Demco protector. ***This will not fit in a priority envelope so there will be extra charges for priority or shipping outside the USA.*** Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

[978-0-8166-3232-9] 2015. (4to) Near fine in near fine dust jacket. 619pp. Color maps, color illustrations, black and white and color photographs, bibliography, acknowledgements, index. "Propelled by wings, fins, legs, and the wind, life has found its way to Minnesota's North Shore for more than twelve thousand years. Some plants and animals have taken up residence int he region's ancient mountains, others in its lakes and flowing rivers. Together, they weave a living fabric of sublime and fascinating beauty. These organisms come to life in North Shore, a comprehensive environmental history of one of Minnesota's most beloved places". Book about Coastal Ecology--Minnesota, Lake Ecology--Minnesota & Regional History. Locale: Lake Superior--Minnesota; Minnesota--United States; North Shore--Minnesota. (History--United States, Ecology, Great Lakes, Natural History).…