Prairie: A Natural History is an accessible, non-academic survey of the biology and ecology of the prairie, or Great Plains grasslands, of North America, extending from Alberta south to Texas and from the Rocky Mountains east to the Mississippi River. Written for the general reader, the book avoids technical treatment in favor of clear narrative and observation.
The volume opens with an account of the geological and biological forces that shaped the region, then proceeds to describe the prairie as a broad and interconnected ecosystem. Plants, animals, climate, and landscape are treated as parts of a whole, offering a comprehensive portrait of the natural history of one of North America’s largest and most distinctive environments.
Notes adapted from the publisher's information.
