{"product_id":"introduction-to-california-chaparral-volume-90-california-natural-history-guides-0520245660","title":"Introduction to California Chaparral (Volume 90) (California Natural History Guides)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0520245660\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quinn, Ronald D.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe characteristic look of California Chaparral-a soft bluish-green blanket of vegetation gently covering the hills-is known to millions who have seen it as the backdrop in movies and television productions. This complex ecological community of plants and animals is not just a feature of the hills around Hollywood, but is a quintessential part of the entire California landscape. It is a highly resilient community adapted to life with recurring fires and droughts. Written for a wide audience, this concise, engaging, and beautifully illustrated book describes an ancient and exquisitely balanced environment home to wondrous organisms: Fire Beetles that mate only on burning branches, lizards that shoot blood from their eyes when threatened, Kangaroo Rats that never drink water, and seeds that germinate only after a fire, even if that means waiting in the soil for a 100 years or more. Useful both as a field guide and an introductory overview of the ecology of chaparral, it also provides a better understanding of how we might live in harmony, safety, and appreciation of this unique ecological community.* Identifies chaparrals common plants, animals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects* Features 79 color illustrations, 56 black-and-white photographs, and 3 maps* Examines the role of humans and fire in chaparral, covering the placement and design of homes, landscaping, and public policy\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52191759139104,"sku":"NEW0520245660","price":31.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/51--8qI09oL.jpg?v=1786840881","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/introduction-to-california-chaparral-volume-90-california-natural-history-guides-0520245660","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}