Dwayne Hicks

The Great Basin is the largest land area in the United States with no outlets to the ocean. This region covers most of Nevada, half of Utah, and parts of California, Idaho, Oregon, and Wyoming. The Great Basin actually made up of several smaller basins, including the Great Salt Lake and the Salton Sink. This large area has a variety of climates, elevations, landforms, wildlife, and natural parks. Man-made canals have drained the area of water to supply large populations, which has altered the Great Basin form what it used to be. The manageable text is paired with dazzling photographs of landscapes, natural formations, plants, and animals.

For centuries, people from all over the world have travelled to the border between New York state and the province of Ontario to witness the natural marvel that is Niagara Falls. The Niagara River flows north from Lake Erie, tumbles over the giant waterfall, and travels on to Lake Ontario. A geological feature known as the Niagara Escarpment, formed during the last ice age, is the reason the enormous falls formed thousands of years ago. A relatively small region, Niagara Falls and the surrounding area are still home to numerous species of plants and animals. Readers will learn about the ancient history of the falls, the geology, and wildlife, as well as human actions have greatly affected this wonder of the world.

Usually just called the Rockies, the Rocky Mountains are a massive mountain range stretching from southwestern United States up into northern Canada. This large region features many dazzling landscapes and land formations, not to mention a wide range of plants and animals. The Rockies experience different kinds of climate and whether due to the large range of elevations. Readers will learn about the region itself, as well as the human groups that have lived in and affected the land itself over the centuries. Stunning photographs are sure draw in readers.

In the middle of the North America is gigantic stretch of flatland called the Great Plains. This region is home to numerous species of plants and animals, with grasses being one of the most dominant. It encompasses many regions, geological formations, and landscapes, including the Black Hills of South Dakota, the Missouri Plateau, which extends into Canada, massive swaths of farmland in the midwestern states, and much more. Some areas of the Great Plains have suffered due to the actions of people, such as the Dust Bowl during the 1930s. Better building and farming practices have helped the plains return the fertile farmland it once was. Readers take a tour of this massive area with the aid of manageable text and dazzling photographs.

For centuries, people from all over the world have travelled to the border between New York state and the province of Ontario to witness the natural marvel that is Niagara Falls. The Niagara River flows north from Lake Erie, tumbles over the giant waterfall, and travels on to Lake Ontario. A geological feature known as the Niagara Escarpment, formed during the last ice age, is the reason the enormous falls formed thousands of years ago. A relatively small region, Niagara Falls and the surrounding area are still home to numerous species of plants and animals. Readers will learn about the ancient history of the falls, the geology, and wildlife, as well as human actions have greatly affected this wonder of the world.

The Everglades have been named a River of Grass. Water naturally flows down the length of the Florida peninsula, creating a wholly unique environment. The Everglades supports numerous species of plants and animals, from Florida alligators to mangrove trees. Readers will be drawn in by the dazzling photographs of the natural landscape and wildlife of the Everglades. This guide includes a map and the historical background of the Everglades to give readers a perspective of the area, where it's located, and the changes it has undergone.

The Everglades have been named a River of Grass. Water naturally flows down the length of the Florida peninsula, creating a wholly unique environment. The Everglades supports numerous species of plants and animals, from Florida alligators to mangrove trees. Readers will be drawn in by the dazzling photographs of the natural landscape and wildlife of the Everglades. This guide includes a map and the historical background of the Everglades to give readers a perspective of the area, where it's located, and the changes it has undergone.

Usually just called the Rockies, the Rocky Mountains are a massive mountain range stretching from southwestern United States up into northern Canada. This large region features many dazzling landscapes and land formations, not to mention a wide range of plants and animals. The Rockies experience different kinds of climate and whether due to the large range of elevations. Readers will learn about the region itself, as well as the human groups that have lived in and affected the land itself over the centuries. Stunning photographs are sure draw in readers.

Bass fishing is one of the most popular forms of sport fishing in the world today, but many people enjoy the leisurely pastime of catch-and-release bass fishing. Still others like to catch and prepare bass for dinner Luckily for avid anglers, bass can be found in plentiful numbers in bodies of water around the United States and Canada. Inside this detailed guide, readers will discover all they need to know to become pro bass fishers, including basics about the fish; bait, lures, and other equipment; the proper way to treat the fish you catch, and much more. Stunning action photographs of bass fishing and beautiful images of the natural world bring this topic to life, and supplemental sidebars are sure to hook readers and keep them reading.

This engaging title describes the steps that anglers take in catching small and large freshwater fish. Millions of people enjoy fishing in a wide variety of lakes and ponds. Readers learn about catch-and-release fishing, regulations for keeping fish, and the cleaning, preserving, and cooking of the catch. Readers also learn about the differences between fishing for bass or catfish and where to find their habitats. The impact of fishing on the environment and anglers' responsibilities toward fish habitats are also addressed. Dazzling color photographs and fascinating sidebars are sure to keep readers interested.

Bass fishing is one of the most popular forms of sport fishing in the world today, but many people enjoy the leisurely pastime of catch-and-release bass fishing. Still others like to catch and prepare bass for dinner Luckily for avid anglers, bass can be found in plentiful numbers in bodies of water around the United States and Canada. Inside this detailed guide, readers will discover all they need to know to become pro bass fishers, including basics about the fish; bait, lures, and other equipment; the proper way to treat the fish you catch, and much more. Stunning action photographs of bass fishing and beautiful images of the natural world bring this topic to life, and supplemental sidebars are sure to hook readers and keep them reading.