Field Guide to Rivers of North America
| Author/creator | Benke, Arthur C. Editor |
| Other author | Cushing, Colbert E. Editor |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Academic Press [Imprint] San Diego : Elsevier Science & Technology Books |
| Description | 472 p. 09.000 x 06.000 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Credo Reference Academic Core |
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| Summary | Annotation <p>Based on the comprehensive, award-winning book Rivers of North America, the new Field Guide to Rivers of North America describes 200 of North America's most significant rivers in a reader-friendly, concise format. The guide is organized by geographic regions - each section begins with a map showing the relationship of rivers within one territory and a summary of the region's most important elements. Each individual river summary includes a two-page spread with a basin map, a full-color photograph and key river characteristics.</p><p>The compact format of this guide will be particularly useful to scientists carrying out field research in areas such as field ecology, entomology, botany. It is an easy-to-use reference that can easily be packed away with other scientific gear.</p><p>Anglers and recreational boating enthusiasts will find a wealth of information on river topography, native and nonnative fish species, as well as average temperatures that will help them plan their next adventure.</p><br /><br /><p>The only field guide to cover this broad geographic area. Each river features:</p><ul><li>Color topographic river basin map</li><li>Color photograph</li><li>Precipitation graph</li><li>Vital physical and biological statistics</li></ul> |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780123750884 |
| ISBN | 0123750881 (Trade Paper) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780123750884 |
| Stock number | 00991439 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |