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Books and maps tagged “folding guides”

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.


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 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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Trees of the San Francisco Bay Area
A Guide to Native Species

Jack Gedney Trees of the San Francisco Bay Area: A Guide to Native Species

Folding Guide covers 45 native trees Each tree is described and has one to three color photos to aid ID. It is highly useful for most of Northern California.


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.


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.


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.


Birds of Central & Northern Cailfornia
A Guide to Common and Notable Species

Photos & Text by Greg R. Homel Birds of Central & Northern Cailfornia; A Guide to Common and Notable Species

Covers 109 species. Covers many types of birds, habitats, seasons, and field identification.


Tidepools of the California Coast

Text & Illustrations by 
Val Kells Tidepools of the California Coast

Illustrations and descriptions of the plants, invertebrates, fishes, and birds found in tidepools from the Oregon border south to Santa Barbara.


Tidepools of the
 Pacific Northwest Coast

Text & Illustrations by Val Kells Tidepools of the
 Pacific Northwest Coast

Includes illustrations and concise descriptions of the common plants, invertebrates, fishes, and birds found from splash zone to the subtotal zone in tidepools from the Oregon border north to British Columbia.


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.


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 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.


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.


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.


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 Birds of the Alaskan Coast

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

Covers 53 waterbirds commonly found in the region. Both migratory birds and year-round residents.


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.


Fishes of the Alaskan Coast

Written & Illustrated by Val Kells Fishes of the Alaskan Coast

Covers 60 fishes found both inshore and offshore: sharks, rockfishes, salmons, and more. Illustrations, descriptions, sizes, and conservation status.


California Rocks
A Guide to Gems, Minerals, and Crystals

David Trexler California Rocks

Covers sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks, plus many categories of minerals.


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.


Land Mammals of Alaska

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

Covers 52 species, both common and rare, found throughout the state. With descriptions, sizes, and behaviors.


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.


Marine Mammals of Alaska

Written & Illustrated by Pieter Folkens Marine Mammals of Alaska

Covers whales, otters, pinnipeds, and more. Includes map with underwater features and whale-watching centers.


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.


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.


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.