California's Best Nature Walks

"Prize-winning poet and naturalist Charles Hood shares his passion for the Golden State with a series of roadside adventures centered on essential habitats, from the redwoods to the desert. Focusing on the accessible and the everyday, this book provides an overview of the plants, birds, snakes, bugs, rocks, and trees that make California such a unique collection of habitats. Lively style and an ability to provide clear historical context help make this entertaining yet educational. As readers increase their "landscape literacy," even a regular commute to work can become a chance to enjoy the surprise and mystery of the natural world"--