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description: California natives and visitors alike will appreciate this compact photo-filled overview of the Golden State's natural history. Along with a summary of geography geology weather and wildlife there is a field guide to the identification of 1000 of the state's unique inhabitants including the smallest butterfly in the world (the Western Pygmy Blue) the largest animal (the Blue Whale) and one of the largest living single organisms (the Giant Sequoia). What's more some of the best places to see this diversity of flora and fauna--the many parks preserves beaches forests islands and wildlife sanctuaries--are listed with detailed information. To flip through the guide's pages is to envision endless possibilities for scenic and educational field trips from fog-shrouded Point Reyes National Seashore to the barren salt pan of Death Valley National Park.
language: English
title: National Audubon Society Field Guide to California
publisher: House of Collectibles