Thomas Wiewandt Livres

Focusing on fossils and paleoecology, this book presents a visually stunning and accessible exploration that bridges science, art, and culture. It caters to a diverse audience, including both popular readers and academic circles, making complex topics understandable and engaging. Through its unique fusion of disciplines, it invites readers to appreciate the beauty and significance of ancient life and its environments.

AN INFORMATIVE GUIDE TO AWE-INSPIRING LANDSCAPES OF THE GREATER SOUTHWESTa non-technical account of what they are, where they are, and how they came to befrom southern California to west Texas and northern Mexico to northern Utah & Nevada. Full of visual and factual surprises, this book is made to be enjoyed on many levels. The text blends travel tips, Native American legends, prehistoric and historic vignettes, andas a unifying themeexplanations of earthly processes and events that have shaped land, people, and wildlife. Readers will discover musical dunes and racing rocks, vanishing lakes and dinosaur tracks . . . which volcanoes are potentially dangerous, what makes the Grand Canyon grand, how the Painted Desert got its colors, and much, much more. Over 300 color photographs, 33 drawings, and seven customized maps support the text. The back matter is packed with resources to help outdoor-adventure seekers plan their trips.