This unique field guide provides a beautifully illustrative snapshot of California’s birdlife by closely studying 120 specific and easily-scene species. Far more than just an identification guide, the Californian’s Guide to Birds Among Us goes into fascinating detail about the habits, behavior, habitats of common California birds. The best field guides spark curiosity, and Charles Hood has written a book that will draw the casual birder ever deeper into the avian world.
California Plants: a Field Guide to Our Iconic Flora
If you often find yourself pausing on a hike to wonder what that plant or tree might be, California Plants is just the book for you! Organized by habitat (including grasslands, forests, marshes, and coastal areas), Matt Ritter’s book is accessible for all levels of knowledge. Also available at the Natural Bridges, Wilder Ranch, Seacliff and Santa Cruz Mission ParkStores.
Fylling’s Field Guide to Pacific Coast Tide Pools
If you’re into tidepools, the Fylling Guide deserves a place on your shelf (or your pack pocket!). Author Marni Fylling completed the UCSC Scientific Illustration program, and her love of Pacific Coast tidepools shines on every page. Also available at the Natural Bridges or Seacliff ParkStores.
Coyote at the Big Time 123
The follow-up to Heyday’s bestselling, A is for Acorn, Coyote at the Big Time 123 takes young readers to a Native California with Coyote as their guide. Counting from one clapper stick up to ten stars twinkling above the gathering, Coyote explores indigenous cultural traditions, including songs, dances, hand games, art and, of course, delicious food. Lyn Risling’s beautiful illustrations depict the diversity of traditions that continue to thrive throughout the state. At once a fun introduction to numbers and a celebration of community, this lively counting book shows babies and toddlers how to take in the beautiful world around them.
The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling
This comprehensive, beautiful book contains everything you need to get started with Nature Journaling.
Never drawn before? That’s OK! John Muir Laws is an incredible teacher, and his detailed, step-by-step instructions will have you sketching realistic poppies, birds, and leaves before you know it.
This book also includes great information on art and journaling supplies & techniques, and how to think like a naturalist and an artist.
This is a book that will open up your world for years and years to come.