The Naturalist's Guide to the Sierra Foothills and Central Valley

First Heyday edition 2005, originally titled Magpies and Mayflies: An Introduction to Plants and Animals of the Central Valley and Sierra Foothills.

List of contents

CONTENTS

Preface

Plants

Fungi

Invertebrates: Sponges to Spiders

Fishes

Amphibians

Reptiles

Birds

Mammals

Resources

Index

About the author

Derek Madden is a professor of biology at Modesto Junior College. He is best known for his discovery of a new species of parasite, and for his work on African ants and giraffe. Madden spent nearly ten years roaming roadsides and habitats of Central California, often illustrating wildlife as cars rushed by, or under intense summer sun or in the rain and fog, to document the life of California's "Outback" region.

Summary

California's San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys and the nearby Sierra Nevada Foothills are host to abundant, varied, and often surprising plants and wildlife. This fully illustrated guide pairs over seven hundred meticulous line drawings with descriptions of the birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fishes, invertebrates, plants, and fungi that mak

Additional text

“A stunning work of wonder and beauty that will delight every naturalist, this guide presents the subtle and grand spectacles of nature throughout the central valley and foothills. Scan through the precise and lively illustrations to find plants and animals you have seen but never known, then follow the text for fascinating insights, curious details, context, and backstory. Every page opens a new window into a world worth saving.”—-John Muir Laws

Product details

• Authors: Ken Charters, Derek Madden, Derek/ Charters Madden, Erinn Madden
• Publisher: Heyday books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.04.2020
• EAN: 9781597144865
• ISBN: 978-1-59714-486-5
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / General, NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / Mountains, NATURE / Regional, Nature and the natural world: general interest, The Earth: natural history: general interest, Rivers & lakes, Mountains and uplands