The Southwest Inside Out: An Illustrated Guide to the Land and Its History, 2004 Edition
With award-winning geologist Wilks, Wiewandt (Cactus Flowers,  The Hidden Life of the Desert) continues to document the beauty  of the Southwest through stunning color photographs and engaging  text. Over 300 color photographs of such natural features as  sand dunes, arches, and canyons along with the plants and the  animals that inhabit the region are supplemented by a text that  provides explanations on how many of these natural features were  formed. Highlighted boxes contain interesting facts about the  region (e.g., flood of the century, deepest canyon, and five  types of volcanoes). An annotated bibliography, a 12-page  annotated list of parks and other notable geological sites,  several maps, and a list of web sites are provided for travelers  (to view sample pages go to www.wildhorizons.com). Useful for  the student as well as the tourist, this illustrated guide is  highly recommended for all public libraries. John McCormick, New  Hampshire State Lib., ConcordCopyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an alternatePaperbackedition.