{"product_id":"grasses-of-east-africa-dino-j-martins-9781775845485","title":"Grasses of East Africa","description":"\u003ci\u003eGrasses of East Africa\u003c\/i\u003e describes 100 species of common, ecologically important, or remarkable grass found in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. Grasses comprise one of the largest plant families on Earth but are possibly the most overlooked. Yet it is these ubiquitous and important plants that have the greatest impact on our daily lives - providing a wide range of staple foods for humans, a fundamental source of grazing for livestock, as well as food and shelter for an infinite variety of wildlife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book includes: \u003cbr\u003e- Clearly laid out and easy-to-use species descriptions\u003cbr\u003e- Striking line and watercolor illustrations, labeled to highlight diagnostic features\u003cbr\u003e- Full-color photographs\u003cbr\u003e- A concise introduction covering the economic significance of grasses, their ecology, habitats, and conservation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a book that will be invaluable to students, scientists, travelers, and nature lovers, aiding identification while also highlighting the functions of these important plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dino J. Martins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1775845486\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781775845485\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Random House South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/20\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.80w x 0.60d","brand":"Dino J. Martins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44042618470655,"sku":"9781775845485","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_abf1636f-f17f-4231-973c-e483bf68d2f8.jpg?v=1684962549","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/grasses-of-east-africa-dino-j-martins-9781775845485","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}