For hundreds of years, the massive ponderosa pine of the U.S. Southwest has left multitudes in awe. After spending nearly three decades researching among these trees, Sylvester Allred shares his wealth of experience in the southwestern ponderosa pine forests with the world in Ponderosa. Ponderosa is the first of its kind to provide an introduction to the natural and human histories of the ponderosa pine forests of the Southwest that is accessible to all who wish to enjoy the forests. The book offers knowledge on elemental aspects of the forests, such as the structure of the trees, as well as theoretical perspectives on issues such as climate change. Included are discussions of biogeography, ecology, and human and natural history, illustrated by over fifty color photographs throughout. Allred presents his observations as if he is recalling his thoughts over the course of a walk in a ponderosa pine forest. His imagery-saturated prose provides an informal and enjoyable approach to discovering the history and environment of the ponderosa pine. Using a concise, straightforward writing style, Allred invites readers to explore the forests with him. Ponderosa includes: 
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More than 50 color photos 
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Learn how to estimate the age of a tree 
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See the reptiles, birds, and mammals that make their home in ponderosa pine forests 
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Ponderosa: Big Pine of the Southwest

Science & Math

Allred, Sylvester

Biological Sciences

University of Arizona Press

This comprehensive book, the first text on this species, has an extensive literature review and list of references, and beautiful full-color photography illustrating the squirrels and their magnificent ponderosa habitat. Sylvester Allred reveals the history of the Kaibab squirrel, including brief biographies of the early naturalists who first described them, and descriptions of fossils and other remains that reveal the evolutionary history of these unique creatures. Throughout the book more than forty research topics for future exploration are identified.The Natural History of Tassel-Eared Squirrels will serve as a resource for those who study mammalogy, animal ecology, forestry, and the natural history of the Southwest. The engaging presentation extends the readership of this text to the community of backyard naturalists, citizen scientists, and laypersons eager to know more about the tassel-eared squirrels and their relationship to the ponderosa pine forests.

The Natural History of Tassel-Eared Squirrels

University of New Mexico Press

An additional title for the well received NaturEncyclopedia Series featuring fascinating facts of the richly diverse forests of our planet, Earth.

The Forestalphabet Encyclopedia (Naturencyclopedia)

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Stemmer House Publishers

Discover the many plants and animals that live in the driest and harshest habitat on earth. Detailed drawings and informative entries about this unique and beautiful ecosystem.

The DesertAlphabet Encyclopedia (Naturencyclopedia)

Children's Books

Animals

Rascal, the Tassel-Eared Squirrel

In the ponderosa pine forest on the rim of the Grand Canyon lives Rascal, a tassel-eared squirrel. Rascal’s tale reveals the lifeways of tassel-eared squirrels, the sometimes cruel randomness of nature, and the teeming and twittering life of a ponderosa pine forest. Sidebars discuss the many natural things that make up Rascal’s world, and Diane Iverson’s vivid illustrations jump off the pages, bringing Rascal’s story to life. An elegantly crafted tale amidst beautiful illustrations, Rascal, the Tassel-Eared Squirrel will thrill kids of all ages who are interested in the natural world of the Southwest.

Iverson, Diane

Grand Canyon Association

In the ponderosa pine forest on the rim of the Grand Canyon lives Rascal, a tassel-eared squirrel. Rascal’s tale reveals the lifeways of tassel-eared squirrels, the sometimes cruel randomness of nature, and the teeming and twittering life of a ponderosa pine forest. Sidebars discuss the many natural things that make up Rascal’s world, and Diane Iverson’s vivid illustrations jump off the pages, bringing Rascal’s story to life. An elegantly crafted tale amidst beautiful illustrations, Rascal, the Tassel-Eared Squirrel will thrill kids of all ages who are interested in the natural world of the Southwest.

Meet Jabber, a Steller’s jay born in the spring in a nest of pine twigs and mud. When summer comes, she grows feathers and learns to fly, just in time for the cold season ahead. With beautiful illustrations by Diane Iverson, Jabber the Steller’s Jay takes the reader through the first year of Jabber’s life as she learns to survive along with the other animals who live in the ponderosa pine forest of the US Southwest with her. Includes a pictorial glossary of many of the forest animals that Jabber meets, including a red-tailed hawk, a tassel-eared squirrel, a porcupine, and a mountain lion.

Jabber the Steller's Jay

WestWinds Press

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Ponderosa: Big Pine of the Southwest

The Natural History of Tassel-Eared Squirrels

The Forestalphabet Encyclopedia (Naturencyclopedia)

The DesertAlphabet Encyclopedia (Naturencyclopedia)

Rascal, the Tassel-Eared Squirrel

Rascal, the Tassel-Eared Squirrel

Jabber the Steller's Jay