Nature of California, 2nd Ed by James Kavanagh

Nature of California, 2nd Ed by James KavanaghA world unto itself, California encompasses an environment as rich and diverse as any on earth. Deserts, mountain ranges, wetlands, woodlands and 1,100 miles of coastline provide habitats for over 580 bird species, 200 mammals, 130 reptiles and amphibians, 60 freshwater fishes and 5,000 native plant species, many found only in California. This beautifully illustrated field guide highlights over 370 common and unique plants and animals and 85 of the

This book suggests a more conscious and caring relationship with the beings revealed in these images

Original 6 1/2 x 16" watercolor painting by John Iwerks

but will tell you the amazing stories behind them

"Robert Macfarlane is a once-in-a-generation virtuoso

and I don't know when his kaleidoscopic language and world-expanding scholarship have been used to more potent effect than in this impassioned

This adorable stuffed animal not only resembles the California Quail species but also features its authentic bird sound

We must continue to use plant medicines today

Illustrated by the artists of the Creative * Action * Network

It is an essential reference for divers

including remarkable stories like how Californians are welcoming wolves back to the state after the incredible journey of the wolf OR-7

who interviews experts in ecology

double-sided