Book DescriptionCalifornias Sierra Nevada Foothills, Central Valley, and the Delta share much of the same natural history It has long been overlooked by most authors who write about Californias attractions, and is experienced by many visitors as a place of endless roads and valley towns seen along the way to the glamorous coast or majestic ождыц mountains Although this vast area is no longer an isolated outback region, there still exist places today where wildlife thrive and the presence of the Native Americans can be seen and felt Right here in our own backyard there are spike rushes and water ferns, crayfish and bobcats Look around and you will find milk thistle and the black-crowned night heron, turkey tail mushrooms and arboreal salamanders This book attempts to answer, at least in part, the universal question of what is this place? Filled with jaw-dropping illustrations that seem ready to crawl right off the page, and detailed descriptions of the plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms that inhabit the region, this isnt just an identification guide: its a book that will fill you with awe and make you all the smarter.  Составители:2005 г 225 стр ISBN 1597140031.