{"product_id":"tahoma-and-its-people-a-natural-history-of-mount-rainier-national-park-1","title":"Tahoma and Its People: A Natural History of Mount Rainier National Park","description":"A magnificent active volcano, Mount Rainier ascends to 14,410 feet above sea level--the highest in Washington State. The source of five major rivers, it has more glaciers than any other peak in the contiguous U.S. Its slopes are home to ancient forests, spectacular subalpine meadows, and unique, captivating creatures.\nIn Tahoma and Its People, a passionate, informed, hands-on science educator presents a natural and environmental history of Mount Rainier National Park and the surrounding region. Jeff Antonelis-Lapp explores geologic processes that create and alter landscapes, interrelationships within and between plant and animal communities, weather and climate influences on ecosystems, and what linked the iconic mountain with the people who traveled to it for millennia. He intersperses his own direct observation and study of organisms, as well as personal interactions with rangers, archaeologists, a master Native American weaver, and others. He covers a plethora of topics: geology, archaeology, indigenous villages and use of resources, climate and glacier studies, alpine and forest ecology, rivers, watershed dynamics, keystone species, threatened wildlife, geological hazards, and current resource management. Numerous color illustrations, maps, and figures supplement the text.\n2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition Finalist, Mountain Environment and Natural History category\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0874223733\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0874223733.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Antonelis-Lapp, Jeff\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43136879099965,"sku":"BVV.0874223733.G","price":11.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0874223733-0_93465865-778d-4a88-bf5b-45f4dc92a79c.jpg?v=1777325054","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/tahoma-and-its-people-a-natural-history-of-mount-rainier-national-park-1","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}