North American Tree Squirrels [Hardcover]

STEELE MICHAEL A (Author), Michael A. Steele (Author), John L Koprowski (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1560989866 | ISBN-13: 978-1560989868 | Publication Date: October 1, 2001 | Edition: 1

Written with clarity and wit by two top scientists, North American Tree Squirrels illuminates the everyday lives of gray and fox squirrels, the two most dominant types of tree squirrels of the eastern United States. Drawing on more than twenty years of research, Michael A. Steele and John L. Koprowski detail the behavior, reproduction, diet, physiology, and habitat use of these engaging rodents, as well as their complex interdependent relationships with seed-producing trees.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“A fascinating and authoritative account of some of the most common mammals found in North America. Whether you love the squirrels you see in the park or hate the ones that raid your bird feeders, this book will help you understand their habits and biology.”—Pittsburg Post-Gazette --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Michael A. Steele is associate professor of biology at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania. John L. Koprowski is associate professor of wildlife and fisheries science at the University of Arizona. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Smithsonian; 1 edition (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560989866
• ISBN-13: 978-1560989868
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,737,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm Nuts........... About Squirrels!, January 27, 2004

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Christian J. Graham "whisker88" (Warren, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: North American Tree Squirrels (Paperback)

In terms of books on squirrel field research I believe this to be one of the best in print. It is both a concise yet through volume. It is my personal opinion that a person will only appreciate the value of this book and it's research if they admire the animal itself and do not view it as a pest.

I am very fond of the squirrels that visit my bird feeder and windowsill. Thanks to this book I was better able to understand their world and lifecycle.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars North American Tree Squirrels, May 13, 2007

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C. Murray (East Coast) - See all my reviews
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This is a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate, and simply written book that reads with the ease that more scientifically oriented books don't have. Well worth it to purchase this if you are curious about squirrels of all kinds.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Book, January 8, 2010

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Joseph P. Madigan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: North American Tree Squirrels (Paperback)

This book made a wonderful gift for my grandma, a devout squirrel fan. She enjoyed watching and talking about them so much I thought I'd give her a book with some hard facts and information. The book is very interesting, thorough, and informative. The only problem is that it can be a bit too scientific at times for grandma. Just something to keep in mind when purchasing; the writers are scientists, and they deliver hard facts and data when they write. The book is not devoid of good writing, it can just be hard for some people to digest.