BIG M: The Mammoth of Moorpark
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (546 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00YTD5APO |
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| Number of Pages | : | 452 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Part Mystery, Part Science, All Informative and Entertaining Coast Dog I know the author as a gifted educator who brings complex subjects to us in understandable and entertaining ways. In this respect “Big M The Mammoth of Moorpark” does not disappoint.This book is part travel adventure, part CSI mystery, part science class and even a glimpse of “Paleo Politics” i.e., we have this wonderful thing, now what do we do with it? It is l
In Big M: The Mammoth of Moorpark, Curt Abdouch tells the story of the fascinating discovery of a southern mammoth, Mammuthus meridionalis, a species far older (and larger) than the more recent and common mammoths that also lived in North America. A quick inspection verified that this was something rare and unusual. Southern mammoths were the first to enter North America from Asia over a million years ago. Her feet were as big as car tires, her tusks 9 feet long with as much ivory as two large elephants. After recovering more than 75 percent of the skeleton, and carrying out detailed tests and inspection, it was determined that Big M was
Abdouch has been recognized for his achievements by local, state and national wildlife, education and editorial organizations. Prior to establishing his current company, he was the Administrator of the George C. Curt’s professional career began in nature centers, one of which he founded and directed. Curt Abdouch is a professional naturalist, environmental educator, design consultant and w
Abdouch has been recognized for his achievements by local, state and national wildlife, education and editorial organizations. Prior to establishing his current company, he was the Administrator of the George C. National Trails System. He is President of juST-EAMagine (formerly called Amuseum Co.) an educational services company that develops innovative programs for schools, wildlife conservation agencies, municipalities, libraries, museums and other centers of learning. He served on the editorial staff of Ranger Rick’s Nature Magazine while with the National Wildlife Federation in Washington, DC, where he ultimately served as NWF’s Director of Member Programs. He has also been credited for the designation of two National Recreation Trails for the U.S. He has successfully completed many wildlife con