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_aBessken, Donna P. _q(Donna Paul) |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aSand dunes story |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-02-14 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Sand Dunes Story" by Donna P. Bessken is an informative guidebook written in the late 20th century. This work explores the enchanting landscape of the Death Valley sand dunes, aiming to enhance the reader's understanding of their formation, ecology, and the flora and fauna that inhabit this harsh environment. Through clear explanations accompanied by illustrations, the book seeks to engage readers in appreciating the natural wonders of the dunes and encourages exploration and interaction with the setting. The book describes the unique geological features of the Death Valley sand dunes, detailing the processes that lead to their creation, such as wind patterns and the composition of the local sand. It chronicles the various plant species, like pickleweed and creosote bush, that thrive despite the arid conditions, as well as the diverse animal life that adapts to the desert environment. Additionally, it touches on the history of the Shoshoni people and their relationship with the land. Overall, "Sand Dunes Story" serves as both an educational resource and an invitation to connect with nature, encouraging readers to observe the delicate balance of life in one of the most challenging habitats on Earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDeath Valley National Park (Calif. and Nev.) -- Guidebooks | ||
| 653 | _aSand dunes -- Death Valley National Park (Calif. and Nev.) -- Guidebooks | ||
| 653 | _aNatural history -- Death Valley National Park (Calif. and Nev.) -- Guidebooks | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aOlson, Virgil J. | |
| 700 | 1 | _aOsborn, T. Forbes | |
| 700 | 1 | _aStosser, Sylvia | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61402 |
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