The Nature of California: An Introduction to Familiar Plants, Animals & Outstanding Natural Attractions (Waterford Press Field Guides)
<DIV>"The Nature of California offers an agreeable overview of animals and plants casual hikers and campers are likely to encounter ... a useful book to keep with the picnic supplies or camping gear."- LA Times"With so many detailed guides in print, it would be tempting to overlook this book, yet it fills a valuable niche. Small and light, [it features] lovely color illustrations of several hundred species of plants, mammals, reptiles, fish and birds."- San Francisco Chronicle"A useful and informative guide ... this is a user-friendly book with an excellent introduction."--Books of the Southwest Review