Texas has a wide variety of native plants and animals, as well as species that have been introduced. Some of the species are extremely rare and are found only in Texas. With age-appropriate text and engaging images, readers will learn about the different species throughout the state, and find out about some that are or will soon be extinct.

Texas has a wide variety of native plants and animals, as well as species that have been introduced. Some of the species are extremely rare and are found only in Texas. With age-appropriate text and engaging images, readers will learn about the different species throughout the state, and find out about some that are or will soon be extinct.

Discusses the plants and animals and various ecosystems of Texas including native and non-native species, as well as the impact of humans on the environment and efforts at environmental and species preservation and protection.

A Field Guide to the Woody and Flowering Species Covering the almost three million acres of southernmost Texas known as the Lower Rio Grande Valley, this user-friendly guide is an essential reference for nature enthusiasts, farmers and ranchers, professional botanists, and anyone interested in the plant life of Texas. Alfred Richardson and Ken King offer abundant photographs and short descriptions of more than eight hundred species of ferns, algae, and woody and herbaceous plants—two-thirds of the species that occur in this region. Plants of Deep South Texas opens with a brief introduction to the region and an illustrated guide to leaf shapes and flower parts. The book's individual species accounts cover: Leaves Flowers Fruit Blooming period Distribution Habits Common and scientific names In addition, the authors' comments include indispensible information that cannot be seen in a photograph, such as the etymology of the scientific name, the plant's use by caterpillars and its value from the human perspective. The authors also provide a glossary of terms, as well as an appendix of butterfly and moth species mentioned in the text.

This books contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts about the plants and animals of Texas and the habitats in which they live. You'll find information about where and how Texas plants and animals live, and how these living things fit into the ecosystem. Plus, you'll find out what actions are being taken to protect Texas' natural environment.

"A Sunrise book." Includes bibliographical references and index.

Discusses the plants and animals and various ecosystems of Texas including native and non-native species, as well as the impact of humans on the environment and efforts at environmental and species preservation and protection.