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National Audubon Society Field Guide to California
by National Audubon Society
ISBN: 0679446788
ISBN-13: 9780679446781
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
Published date: 1998
Size: 4.25 x 8.25 inches
Weight: 1 pounds
Pages: 447
Publisher's Notes
Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to California belongs in the home of every California resident and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains:An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the states wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more;A complete overview of Californias natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns and night sky;An extensive sampling of the areas best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others.The guide is packed with visual information--the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 14 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as 150 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals. For everyone who lives or spends time in California, there can be no finer guide to the area's natural surroundings than the National Audubon Society Field Guide to California.
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New. ISBN: 0679446788. Paperback. . Brand new, not a used item. Easy-to-use field guide for id-ing 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals; an overview of natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks & minerals & more. 1300 color photos, 14 maps, 16 night-sky chart, 150 drawing; 6x9 inches. ( more information) Offered by Konstantin Krylov (United States)
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National Audubon Society Field Guide To California
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Alfred A. Knopf, New York: 1998. Softcover. Very good condition. For every Californian and every visitor to the state, this uniquely compact yet comprehensive volume is the essential guide to California's natural world. Includes an Index. ISBN: 0679446788. ( more information) Offered by Ad Infinitum Books (United States)
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