Natural History

Bird, C. D., and R. D. Bird 1967

The Aspen Parkland. In Alberta: A Natural History, edited by W. G. Hardy, pp. 135-149. M. G. Hurtig, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
AEU SCI QH 106 H27

Bird, C. D., and I. A. R. Halladay 1967

The Cypress Hills. In Alberta: A Natural History, edited by W. G. Hardy, pp. 117-133. M. G. Hurtig, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
AEU SCI QH 106 H27

Dormaar, J. F. 2003

Sweetgrass Hills: A Natural and Cultural History. Occasional Paper No. 38. Lethbridge Historical Society, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada 84 pp.
AEU HSS FC 3695 S85 D67

Geist, V. 1996

Buffalo Nation: History and Legend of the North American Bison. Fifth House, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada 144 pp .
AEU HSS QL 737 U53 G435 A survey of bison history and biology, plus an examination of the role of bison in culture, both Aboriginal and modern. Ends with a denunciation of game ranching as a threat to the survival of bison. Plenty of illustrations and extracts from Aboriginal stories about bison. The photos are spectacular and well worth getting the book for. (16/May/1997).

Green, R., and A. H. Laycock 1967

Mountains and Plains. In Alberta: A Natural History, edited by W. G. Hardy, pp. 69-89. M. G. Hurtig, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
AEU SCI QH 106 H27

Longley, R. W. 1967

Climate and Weather Patterns. In Alberta: A Natural History, edited by W. G. Hardy, pp. 53-67. M. G. Hurtig, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
AEU SCI QH 106 H27 Reviews the characteristics of Alberta's climate. Maps are mostly based on 1931 - 1960 data; this forms a useful comparison to more recent normals.

Museum of Natural History nd

The Cypress Hills: A Natural History. Popular Series 15. Museum of Natural History, Government of Saskatchewan, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada 28 pp.
A short pamphlet that discusses the present landscape, vegetation and wildlife, together with a brief review of human history and geology. Written for the non-specialist. (18/May/2004).

Reid, G. 1986

Dinosaur Provincial Park. The Boston Mills Press, Erin, Ontario, Canada.
AEU HSS FC 366 D56 R35 Dinosaur Provincial Park was designated a World Heritage Site in 1979 on the basis of its badland scenery, abundant dinosaur fossils, and endangered riparian habitat, especially the cottonwood groves. Reid provides a brief review of the palaeontology, geology, and landscape of the Park, and an introduction to the natural history. Some good photographs. (15/Dec/2001).

Webb, R., A. Johnston, and J. D. Soper 1967

The Prairie World. In Alberta: A Natural History, edited by W. G. Hardy, pp. 93-115. M. G. Hurtig, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
AEU SCI QH 106 H27