It takes the average reader 18 hours and 53 minutes to read Guide to Texas Grasses by Robert B. Shaw
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
In this new, complete Guide to Texas Grasses, Robert B. Shaw and the team at the Texas A&M University Institute of Renewable Natural Resources provide an indispensable reference to the world’s most economically important plant family. After discussing the impact of grass on our everyday lives as food, biofuels, land restoration, erosion control, and water become ever more urgent issues worldwide—the book then provides:a description of the structure of the grass plant;details of the classification and distribution of Texas grasses;brief species accounts;distributional maps;color photographs;plus black-and-white drawings of 670 grass species—native, introduced, and ornamental. Scientific keys help identify the grasses to group, genera, and species, and an alphabetized checklist includes information on: origin (native or introduced); longevity (annual or perennial);growth season (cool or warm season); endangered status;and occurrence (by ecological zone). A glossary, literature citations, and a quick index to genera round out the book. Guide to Texas Grasses is a comprehensive treatment of Texas grasses meant to assist students, botanists, ecologists, agronomists, range scientists, naturalists, researchers, extension agents, and others who work with or are interested in these important plants.
Guide to Texas Grasses by Robert B. Shaw is 1,098 pages long, and a total of 283,284 words.
This makes it 371% the length of the average book. It also has 346% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 25 hours and 48 minutes to read Guide to Texas Grasses aloud.
Guide to Texas Grasses is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.
When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.
Guide to Texas Grasses by Robert B. Shaw is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.
To buy Guide to Texas Grasses by Robert B. Shaw on Amazon click the button below.
Buy Guide to Texas Grasses on Amazon