Biologist and ecologist Constantz seeks to share the wonder and excitement of the Rocky Mountains in this collection of stories about the adaptations of the animals, insects and plants that live there. He explores topics such as tree growth patterns, hummingbird metabolism and rattlesnakes’ hunting patterns in a conversational and approachable format that will appeal to scientists and nonscientists alike. This informative book invites readers to make new connections between their own lives and the natural world. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)