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Nature and Photography Books 

From dragonflies to fungi, from the Channel Islands to the vast Alaska Wilderness, there's sure to be a nature or photography book from Bored Feet Press to stimulate your interest and help you explore the wonders of nature.

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Field Guide to Manzanitas
California, North America, and Mexico

Michael Kauffmann, Tom Parker and Michael Vasey; Photographs by Jeff Bisbee Field Guide to Manzanitas: California, North America, and Mexico

This ground-breaking field guide covers the species and subspecies of Arctostaphylos native to western North America. The book features color photos, accurate, detailed range maps, and descriptions of each species.


Conifers of the Pacific Slope
A Field Guide to the Conifers of California, Oregon and Washington

Michael Kauffmann Conifers of the Pacific Slope

This book provides in depth information about the 65 conifer species that occur in the three Pacific Coast states and beyond, color photos, accurate and updated range maps for each species, plus an elaborate key to aid with identification.


Articulate Earth
Adventures in Ecocriticism

David Rains Wallace Articulate Earth; Adventures in Ecocriticism

This collection of 23 provocative essays spans the past 30 years of Wallace's career. Through meticulous research and hands on experience, he explores American culture's relationship with nature.


Wildflowers of the San Francisco Bay Area
A Guide to Common Native Species

Text & Photos by Steven Hartman Wildflowers of the San Francisco Bay Area

Covers 102 of the most frequently seen species. Arranged by color, each listing includes common and scientific name, size and description of flower, plant, leaf, and months of bloom.


Wildflowers of the Trinity Alps
Including Marble Mountain Wilderness, Russian Wilderness, & Trinity Divide

Ken DeCamp, Julie Kierstead Nelson, & Julie Knorr Wildflowers of the Trinity Alps Including Marble Mountain Wilderness, Russian Wilderness, & Trinity Divide

Features plants found within northwest California's Klamath Mountains. Organized by flower color, it covers 505 species, subspecies, and varieties of wildflowers. With detailed species descriptions and destinations to find flowers throughout the year.


Sibley's Backyard Birds of Southern California

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley's Backyard Birds of Southern California

Covers 73 backyard bird species, including descriptions, size, range, seasonal occurrence, and multiple illustrations.


Sibley’s Common Trees of California

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Common Trees of California

Covers 47 of the most common native and introduced tree species, including descriptions, size, range, and illustrations of bark, leaves, blossoms, and fruits and berries.


In the Company of Redwoods
An Interactive Guide to Learning 50 Redwood Community Plants through Hand Tinting

Text and Photography by David Casterson In the Company of Redwoods; An Interactive Guide to Learning 50 Redwood Community Plants through Hand Tinting

Biologist Casterson presents fifty redwood community plants found in the redwood’s range. The text for each plant describes its characteristics and other botanical facts about it. Each plant has a grey toned photo of that plant’s foliage and flower, tintable with colored pencils.


Sibley’s Backyard Birds of the Pacific Northwest

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Backyard Birds of the Pacific Northwest

Covers 69 backyard bird species, including descriptions, size, range, seasonal occurrence, and multiple illustrations.


Sibley’s Backyard Birds of Northern California

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Backyard Birds of Northern California

Covers 69 backyard bird species, including descriptions, size, range, seasonal occurrence, and multiple illustrations.


Mammals of Central and Northern California
Tracks Scats and Signs; A Guide to Identification in the Wild

Text & Photos by James C. Halfpenny Mammals of Central and Northern California; Tracks Scats and Signs; A Guide to Identification in the Wild

Covers the 37 most common mammals, their tracks, scat, other signs. 121 small color photos in all. Glossary, Rules of Speed and Body Position, explanation of Primary Gaits and Measurements.


Night Sky Guide

Dr. Rick Feinberg Night Sky Guide

Includes four seasonal night sky charts, showing all major constellations, asterisms, nebula, and other objects visible with the naked eye. Includes “pointers” to orient the beginner skygazer.


Sibley’s Hummingbirds of North America

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Hummingbirds of North America

Includes all 18 species of hummingbirds found in North America, with captions, detailed range maps, both in-flight and perched illustrations with call-outs.


Sibley’s Birds of the California Coast

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Birds of the California Coast

Covers 56 waterbirds: shorebirds, gulls, terns, wading birds, ducks, geese, swans, loons, and more.


Wildflowers of the Sierra Nevada
A Guide to Common Native Species

Text & Photos by Steven Hartman Wildflowers of the Sierra Nevada

Covers 107 of the most prevalent Sierra species. Arranged by color, each listing includes common and scientific name, size and description of flower, plant, leaf, and months of bloom.


Geology of the Lassen Country
The Geologic Story of Lassen Volcanic National Park & Vicinity

R. Forrest Hopson & Michael A. Clynne Geology of the Lassen Country: The Geologic Story of Lassen Volcanic National Park & Vicinity

Describes the intriguing geology and geologic evolution of Lassen Volcanic National Park and surrounding areas, providing an up-to-date source of geologic information specific to Lassen Country.


Shaping the Sonoma-Mendocino Coast
Exploring the Coastal Geology of Northern California

Thomas E. Cochrane Shaping the Sonoma-Mendocino Coast: Exploring the Coastal Geology of Northern California

Geologist Cochrane provides a detailed yet approachable overview of how and why the Sonoma-Mendocino Coast appears as it does today––with all its fascinating oddities. An 85-mile road log provides precise instructions for a self-drive geological tour from Bodega Bay to Elk


Humboldt Rocks
How They Got Here, What They Are, How to Find Them

Meryl King, Illustrated by Lance Anderson Humboldt Rocks; How They Got Here, What They Are, How to Find Them

This book presents the amazing geology of Humboldt County in clear and informative language. It begins deep in the Gorda Trench, where sulfurous steam vents support giant tube worms, then moves on to describe an earthquake before describing the rocks that underlie all this action.


Dragonflies of the Greater Southwest
Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah

by Kathy Biggs
Photographs by Pierre Deviche, Jim Johnson, Greg Lasley, Ron Oriti Dragonflies of the Greater Southwest: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah

This definitive guide describes 125 species. Includes habitat, distribution, flight periods, and behaviors for each species. Coverage includes dragonflies, skimmers, emeralds, darners, clubtails, and mixed families.


Sibley’s Owls of North America

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Owls of North America

All 19 species of owls found in North America. Includes detailed range maps, both in-flight and perched illustrations with call-outs.


Land Mammals of the Southwest

Written & Illustrated by Fiona A. Reid Land Mammals of the Southwest

Covers 53 mammals found in the region, with descriptions and images. Illustrations and text are by Fiona Reid, an accomplished naturalist.


Land Mammals of the Rockies & the Pacific Northwest

Written & Illustrated by Fiona A. Reid Land Mammals of the Rockies & the Pacific Northwest

Guide covers 56 mammals, both large and small, found in the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Northwest. It includes bats, moles, rabbits, as well as the large mammals of the region.


Freshwater Fishes of Central and Northern California
A Guide to Game Fishes

Text by Craig Springer, Illustrations by Joseph R. Tomelieri Freshwater Fishes of Central and Northern California

Covers the 64 game fish in Central and Northern California, with info on size, habitat, and distinguishing features.


Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West
Cultural and Scientific Basis for their Use

Cecilia Garcia & James D. Adams, Jr. Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West; Cultural and Scientific Basis for their Use

This informative guide covers the traditional healing uses and modern pharmacological data on 115 native plants found in California and the West. While western plants have been used in healing for thousands of years, this book carefully explains the uses of each plant for healing and the spiritual dimension of that healing process.


Conifer Country
A Natural History and Hiking Guide to 35 Conifers of the Klamath Mountain Region

Michael Kauffmann Conifer Country

This superb book is an innovative natural history and hiking guide that uses conifers as a lens to explore the astounding plant diversity in the Klamath Mountains. Author/publisher Michael Kauffmann introduces readers to the magic of this little known botanical wonderland.


Sibley’s Common Trees of the Southwest

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Common Trees of the Southwest

48 common native and cultivated trees covered, with descriptions, size, range, illustrations of bark, leaves, blossoms, fruits and berries.


Sibley’s Backyard Birds of the Desert Southwest

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Backyard Birds of the Desert Southwest

Covers 72 bird species, including description, size, range, seasonal occurrence, and multiple illustrations.


Sibley’s Birds of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Birds of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Covers 53 waterbirds: shorebirds, gulls, terns, wading birds, ducks, geese, swans, loons, and more. Each entry includes descriptive caption, size, range, seasonal occurrence, and illustrations.


Sibley’s Common Trees of the Rocky Mountain Region

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Common Trees of the Rocky Mountain Region

Covers 47 common native and cultivated trees, with descriptions, size, range, illustrations of bark, leaves, blossoms, fruits and berries.


Fishes of the Southern California Coast

Written & Illustrated by Val Kells Fishes of the Southern California Coast

Covers 60 species—both common and rare—found in inshore, nearshore, and offshore waters off the coast of California


Land Mammals of California

Written & Illustrated by Fiona A. Reid Land Mammals of California

Covers 56 mammals, both large and small, found in the state, including bats, moles, rabbits, as well as the large signature mammals such as elk, bears, foxes, and deer.


Cannabis
A Guide to Common & Exotic Strains

Text & Photos by Randi Boice & Sean Moore Cannabis: A Guide to Common & Exotic Strains

Covers 80 varieties of marijuana, 12 Indica, 4 Sativa, and 64 Hybrids. Each variety indicates THC content, CBD content, Lineage, aroma and/or flavor signature. Impressive color photos show mature buds.


Great Salt Lake
Regional Book of Facts and Exploration
Featuring Area History, Geology, Ecology and Culture

Alan Millard Great Salt Lake

This book covers the history, ecology, geology, and culture of the Great Salt Lake Region. Includes volcanic activity, native cultures, pioneers including the Donner Party, the Pony Express, the Golden Spike, salt extraction, shipping, resorts, Bonneville Speedway, more.


Common Bees of Western North America

Olivia Messinger Carril & Joseph S Wilson Common Bees of Western North America

Handy guide illustrating the amazing diversity of bee species in the West. Includes descriptions and illustrations.


The Granite Avatars of Patagonia

Text and Photographs by Tom Reed The Granite Avatars of Patagonia

This exceptional book documents three seasons of adventure in the Patagonian Andes. A unique book that successfully and powerfully evokes some of the world's most spectacular and awe-inspiring sights.


Chasing the Rain
My Treasure Hunt for the World's Most Beautiful Mushrooms

Taylor F. Lockwood Chasing the Rain; My Treasure Hunt for the World's Most Beautiful Mushrooms

Taylor Lockwood travels the world in search of the world's most beautiful mushrooms. Through pictures, it relates the diversity of life-forms found in this very large, but still relatively little-known kingdom.


Mushrooms of California
A Guide to Common Edible & Poisonous Species

Text & Photos by J. Duane Sept Mushrooms of California: A Guide to Common Edible & Poisonous Species

Covers 54 common mushrooms, 41 edible and 13 poisonous or not edible. Six illustrations and text explain mushroom identification and cautions.


Sibley’s Backyard Birds of the Rocky Mountain States

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Backyard Birds of the Rocky Mountain States

Covers 72 backyard bird species, including descriptions, size, range, seasonal occurrence, and multiple illustrations.


Sibley’s Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Common Trees of the Pacific Northwest

Covers 48 of the most common native and introduced tree species, including descriptions, size, range, and illustrations of bark, leaves, blossoms, and fruits and berries.


Sharks, Skates, Rays, & Chimaera of the Pacific Coast

Written & Illustrated by Val Kells Sharks, Skates, Rays, & Chimaera of the Pacific Coast

Covers 39 species of sharks—both common and rare—found both inshore and offshore, plus 24 species of electric rays, stingrays, skates, and guitarfishes.


American Dippers
Singers in the Mountain Streams

Mary F. Willson & Katherine M. Hocker American Dippers

This fascinating and concise book invites readers into the world of these fascinating aquatic songbirds. How do dippers keep warm in the frigid water? What do they eat? What do their nests look like? This natural history of one of North America's most charming songbirds answers these questions, and many more.


A Terrible Beauty
The Wilderness of American Literature

Jonah Raskin A Terrible Beauty; The Wilderness of American Literature

In this first work of cultural criticism to look back at writing in the United States from the perspective of the contemporary environmental crisis, Raskin offers insights for students, teachers and lovers of literature.


Sea Turtles of the Pacific Coast

Written & Illustrated by Blair & Dawn Witherington Sea Turtles of the Pacific Coast

Describes in detail the five sea turtles that inhabit the Pacific: Loggerhead, Leatherback, Hawksbill, Green, and Olive Ridley.


Common Butterflies of California

Text & Images by Rick Cech Common Butterflies of California

Covers 64 Species, both common and exotic: swallowtails, buckeyes, sulphur, hairstreaks and more. With species found in woodlands, fields & scrub, wetlands & swamps and inhabited areas.


Fishes of Northern & Central California Coast

Written & Illustrated by Val Kells Fishes of Northern & Central California Coast

Covers 59 species—both common and rare—found inshore, nearshore, and offshore waters off the coast of California from San Luis Obispo north to the Oregon border.


Fishes of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Written & Illustrated by Val Kells Fishes of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Covers 56 species— both common and rare—found inshore, nearshore, and offshore waters off the coast of California from the California/Oregon border up to and including British Columbia.


Sibley’s Seabirds of the Pacific Coast

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Seabirds of the Pacific Coast

Covers 53 species, both common and rare, found along the Pacific Coast of North America. Includes migratory and year-round residents, loons, auklets, cormorants, shearwaters, storm-petrels, gulls, terns, and more.


Freshwater Fishes of the Pacific Northwest

Text by Robert G. Werner Freshwater Fishes of the Pacific Northwest

Covers 54 species commonly found in lakes, streams, and rivers: game fish, panfish, and bait species. With edibility index and preferred bait.


Sibley’s Ducks, Geese, & Swans of Western North America

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Ducks, Geese, & Swans of Western North America

Covers 46 waterbirds: dabbling ducks, diving ducks, geese, plus swan and other domestic waterfowl.


Common Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest

Text & Images by Rick Cech Common Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest

Covers 62 Species, both common and exotic: swallowtails, buckeyes, sulphur, hairstreaks and more. With species found in woodlands, fields & scrub, wetlands & swamps and inhabited areas.


Wild Birds of California

David Lukas Wild Birds of California

California is a great place for wild birds and the people who enjoy watching them! Over 600 bird species inhabit, migrate, or visit here. This lavishly photographed volume features usual and unusual birds in their wildland homes throughout California.


Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest
Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Washington, & Oregon: A Guide to Common Edible & Poisonous Species

Text & Photos by J. Duane Sept Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest: A Guide to Common Edible & Poisonous Species

Covers 55 common mushrooms, 43 edible and 12 poisonous or not edible. Six illustrations and text explain mushroom identification and cautions.


Fishes of Puget Sound

Written & Illustrated by Val Kells Fishes of Puget Sound

Covers 60 species—both common and rare—found from nearshore to the deep waters of Puget Sound.


Common Butterflies of the Southwest

Text & Images by Rick Cech Common Butterflies of the Southwest

Covers 62 Species, both common and exotic: swallowtails, buckeyes, sulphur, hairstreaks and more. With species found in woodlands, fields & scrub, wetlands & swamps and inhabited areas.


Common Butterflies of the Rocky Mountain Region

Text & Images by Rick Cech Common Butterflies of the Rocky Mountain Region

Covers 60 Species, both common and exotic: swallowtails, buckeyes, sulphur, hairstreaks and more. With species found in woodlands, fields & scrub, wetlands & swamps and inhabited areas.


Sibley’s Woodpeckers of North America

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Woodpeckers of North America

Covers all 22 species, both common and rare, found in North America. Plus woodpecker behavior, anatomy and drumming, detailed range maps.


Freshwater Fishes of California

Text by Robert G. Werner Freshwater Fishes of California

Covers 53 species commonly found in lakes, streams, and rivers: game fish, panfish, and bait species. With edibility index and preferred bait.


Common Palms and Palm-like Plants of California & the Southwest

Written by Alan W. Marrow; illustrated by Robert O'Brien Common Palms and Palm-like Plants of California & the Southwest

Covers 36 species of palm trees and Palm-like plants, both native and exotic, found throughout the region.


Pomegranate Roads
A Soviet Botanist's Exile from Eden

Gregory M. Levin, translated by Margaret Hopstein Pomegranate Roads; A Soviet Botanist's Exile from Eden

A Man who fell in love with pomegranates and risked his life to protect their biodiversity tells his adventurous story in Pomegranate Roads. Ignoring threats, the scientist trekked across Central Asia and the Trans-Caucasus to collect 1,117 varieties of the fruit.


Wildflowers of the Plateau and Canyon Country
Postcard Book

Photography Larry Ulrich Wildflowers of the Plateau and Canyon Country—Postcard Book

A companion souvenir to Wildflowers of the Plateau and Canyon Country. Twenty spectacular images from the book, plus a short introductory essay.


Geologic Trips
San Francisco and the Bay Area

Ted Konigsmark

Written for the non-geologist, this user-friendly book leads readers on fascinating field trips to Bay Area landmarks.

Reefs and Rain Forests
The Natural Heritage of Malaysian Borneo

Text and Photographs by Murray S. Kaufman Reefs and Rain Forests—The Natural Heritage of Malaysian Borneo

This gorgeous book presents a graceful and poignant essay about, and spectacular color photographs of, the two most important and endangered ecosystems on Earth.


Kangchenjunga
Guardian of the Eastern Himalaya

Photography by Tim Hauf; Text by Conger Beasley Jr. Kangchenjunga

Photographer Hauf and writer Beasley blend their superb talents to capture the legendary mountain and the remote terrain of the eastern Himalaya.


Southeast Alaska's Natural World
Amphibians, Birds, Fish, Insects, Mammals, Plants, Other Natural Things

Robert H. Armstrong & Marge Hermans Southeast Alaska's Natural World; Amphibians, Birds, Fish, Insects, Mammals, Plants, Other Natural Things

Discover the fascinating secrets of the unique natural world found in Southeast Alaska. This beautiful book by two residents and naturalists explores both spectacular and subtle and hidden creatures that inhabit this natural world.


Life around Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska

Robert Armstrong and Marge Hermans Life around Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska

This wildlife guide covers animals and plants found around Mendenhall Glacier. Excellent color photos and text discuss flora, fauna, and more.


Beavers by the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska

Mary Willson and Robert Armstrong Beavers by the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaska

This colorful book provides an excellent general survey of beavers. Illustrated with excellent color photos of beavers in their natural habitats.


Nature Journal with John Muir

Edited by Bonnie J. Gisel Nature Journal with John Muir

This writing and sketching journal offers the words and thoughts of John Muir as inspiration for naturalists, artists, poets, and anyone who puts pen or pencil to paper.


Fishes of the Salish Sea

Written & Illustrated by Val Kells Fishes of the Salish Sea

Shows 60 native and exotic species commonly found in nearshore and deep waters of this sea in northwest Washington and southwest British Columbia.


Sibley’s Raptors of Western North America

Written & Illustrated by David Allen Sibley Sibley’s Raptors of Western North America

Covers 28 raptors: hawks, falcons, eagles, vultures, and kites. Each entry includes descriptive caption, size, range map, seasonal occurrence, and multiple illustrations.


Living with the Changing California Coast

Gary Griggs, Kiki Patsch & Lauret Savoy Living with the Changing California Coast

This authoritative and easy-to-use book, a geological profile of the California coast, describes the landforms and processes that shape the coastline and beaches, documents how erosion has affected development, and discusses the options available for dealing with coastal hazards and geologic instability.


Freshwater Fishes of the Rocky Mountain Region

Text by Robert G. Werner Freshwater Fishes of the Rocky Mountain Region

Covers 52 species commonly found in lakes, streams, and rivers: game fish, panfish, and bait species. With edibility index and preferred bait.


Moved by a Mountain
Inspiration from an Alpine View in Alaska

Photographs and text by Tom Reed
Foreword by Thomas Campbell Moved by a Mountain; Inspiration from an Alpine View in Alaska

This gorgeous and moving book features black and white photos of surrounding mountains and glaciers taken from the author’s cabin. Reed’s text describes finding the land and explores the question, “How and why are humans inspired by mountain views?”


Marine Mammals of the Northern & Central California Coast

Written & Illustrated by Pieter Folks Marine Mammals of the Northern & Central California Coast

Descriptions of Humpback, Fin, Gray, Blue, and Minke Whales. Other nearshore species included: Sea Lions, Sea Otter, Dolphins, and the Harbor Seal.


Mono Lake:
Mirror of Imagination

Dennis Flaherty
Introductory Essay by Mark A. Schlenz Mono Lake: Mirror of Imagination

This fine photographic essay portrays in colorful grandeur eastern California 's unique inland sea, now protected as a National Scenic Area, and the gorgeous Sierra landscape that overlooks it.


The Mindful Hiker
On The Trail To Find The Path

Stephen Altschuler The Mindful Hiker: On The Trail To Find The Path

Altschuler believes that solitude in nature is the way to confront the tests of life by observing how even the smallest forms of life survive. The author leads readers on a walk along the trails of Point Reyes National Seashore, guiding the reader toward


Warrior Mothers
Stories To Awaken The Flames Of The Heart

Thaïs Mazur Warrior Mothers: Stories To Awaken The Flames Of The Heart

Twenty-four women from all walks of life offer their personal stories to inspire and awaken readers from apathy and despair to a call for action.


Photographing Nature in Alaska

Robert H. Armstrong Photographing Nature in Alaska

Bob Armstrong has been photographing nature in Alaska for 50 years, both professionally and for his own enjoyment. In this book he shares a broad variety of techniques he has used, strategies for capturing great nature images, hints for different types of photographs, and ways to use your resulting photos.


In Denali
A Photographic Essay of Denali National Park & Preserve, Alaska

Text & Photographs by Kim Heacox In Denali; A Photographic Essay of Denali National Park & Preserve, Alaska

Gorgeous book explores the grand landscapes, wildlife, plant life and history of Alaska's vast Denali National Park and Preserve, an area of six million acres.


The Outdoor Classroom:
Integrating Education and Adventure

James R. Jelmberg, Greg S. Goodman, Mary Breunig and Jon McLaren The Outdoor Classroom: Integrating Education and Adventure

This book is an inspirational instruction guide for teachers and other educators and naturalists. It breaks new ground by linking academic studies with adventure learning.


The Mendenhall Wetlands
A Globally Recognized Important Bird Area

Robert Armstrong, Richard Carstensen, Mary Willson & Marge Hermans Osborn The Mendenhall Wetlands: A Globally Recognized Important Bird Area

This wildlife guide covers birds found around Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau, Alaska. Mendenhall Wetlands is widely recognized as one of the key stopover points for migratory waterfowl and shorebirds in coastal Alaska.


Marine Mammals of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Written & Illustrated by Pieter Folks Marine Mammals of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Descriptions of Humpback, Fin, Gray, Killer, Blue, and Minke Whales. Other nearshore species included: Sea Lions, Sea Otter, and the Harbor Seal.


Visual Guide to Native and Naturalized Coastal County Plants from Santa Cruz to Mendocino

George Pikkarainen Visual Guide to Native and Naturalized Coastal County Plants from Santa Cruz to Mendocino

This innovative guide, created for beginners and people unfamiliar with taxonomic language, uses thousands of small color photos and 52 icons along with brief text to clearly organize more than 520 species of plants.


Wildflowers of the Santa Barbara Foothills

David Powdrell & Hugh Margerum Wildflowers of the Santa Barbara Foothills

This attractive book opens the door to the mysterious world of backyard botany and natural history with its captivating color photographs and fascinating research of the wildflowers of the Santa Barbara area.


Dragonflies of Alaska, Second Edition

John Hudson & Robert H. Armstrong Dragonflies of Alaska, Second Edition

This handy book shows how to identify all 35 dragonfly species found in Alaska. With beautiful close-up color photos plus detailed line drawings, the book explores many of the fascinating aspects of dragonfly behavior.


Alaska Light
Ideas and Images from a Northern Land

Essays & Photographs by Kim Heacox Alaska Light; Ideas and Images from a Northern Land

Gorgeous book paints a mosaic of Alaska's diverse landscapes and wildlife, from the Arctic Slope to the Inside Passage, from glaciers and grizzlies to sled dogs and caribou herds.


Marine Mammals of the Southern California Coast

Written & Illustrated by Pieter Folkens Marine Mammals of the Southern California Coast

Descriptions of Humpback, Fin, Gray, Blue, and Minke Whales. Other nearshore species included: Sea Lions, Dolphins, Porpoises, Sea Otter, and the Harbor Seal.


Mono Lake:
Postcard Book

Dennis Flaherty Mono Lake:—Postcard Book

Twenty great images by Dennis Flaherty of this mysterious inland sea, plus a short introductory essay.


Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
Twenty Postcards

Larry Ulrich Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest—Twenty Postcards

A companion souvenir to the larger book.Twenty stunning images plus a short introductory essay.


Little Trees, Big Sky
Portrait of a Northern Wilderness

Photography Tim Hauf
Text by Conger Beasley Jr. Little Trees, Big Sky—Portrait of a Northern Wilderness

Tim Hauf made many trips into this daunting wilderness, capturing powerful images that evoke North America's far northern reaches


Butterflies of Arizona
A Photographic Guide

Bob Stewart, Priscilla Brodkin and Hank Brodkin Butterflies of Arizona—A Photographic Guide

Naturalist Stewart and friends follow up on his ground-breaking and highly successful Common Butterflies of California with an even more comprehensive guide to the abundant butterflies of the Southwest.


Discover California Wildflowers

Mary Ruth Casebeer
Illustrations by Peggy Edwards-Carkeet Discover California Wildflowers

This concise yet detailed field guide by two California Native Plant Society members covers 48 widespread annual wildflowers in the order they bloom. It is presented in clear, readable style, simple enough for school-age plant enthusiasts.


Vineyard Simple
How to Build and Maintain Your Own Small Vineyard

Tom Powers Vineyard Simple--How to Build and Maintain Your Own Small Vineyard

Finally a book that makes home vineyard planting and wine grape growing accessible to anyone with even a little spare land. Tom Powers has created a how-to book filled with valuable information for the novice viticulturist.