Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada Wildlife & Plants

Reg. Price: 14.99
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From California Academy of Sciences

This guide brings the incredible diversity of Sierra life into clear focus. It covers trees wildflowers ferns fungi lichens fish reptiles amphibians birds mammals and insects in a way that is both visually rich and easy to use. Designed for hikers naturalists and curious explorers it offers a compact and lightweight reference ideal for backpacking.

Key Features

• Intuitive organization Color tabs simple keys and clear layout make species identification easier.
• Side by side comparisons Similar looking species are placed next to each other for quick distinction.
• Extensive illustrations Includes over two thousand eight hundred full color illustrations.
• Helpful range maps Shows distribution for species that are otherwise difficult to tell apart.
• Comprehensive index Contains both common and scientific names for fast lookup.
• Lightweight and compact Built for backpacking and field use.

What the Guide Covers

• More than one thousand seven hundred species Detailed descriptions of behavior adaptations and interactions.
• Expanded topics Includes aquatic life spiders and webs plankton plant galls bark beetle galleries animal tracks and evidence.
• Environmental and celestial content Features seasonal star charts weather patterns and cloud formations.

Catalog Number: 159714052X
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