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Natural History |
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These guides will give the backpacker a greater appreciation and understanding
of the High Sierras. |
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Exploring the Highest Sierra
by James Gregory Moore; Paperback
Outstanding for the exploration, mapping, and college text level geology of the Sierras.
A big book with lots of old and new drawings and photos. |
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A Sierra Nevada Flora
by Norman F. Weeden, Amy David (Illustrator); PaperbackFor accurate
identification to the species, using a plant key, this is the book. Technical, plant key, for the dedicated plant person. |
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Stikky Night Skies
by Laurence HoltThis is a fun, quick learning, book, where you can quickly gain an understanding of the night sky. |
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Sierra Nevada Wildflowers (FalconGuide) |
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The
Weather Wizard's Cloud Book |
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Peterson
First Guide to Clouds and Weather |
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National
Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Weather |
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Sierra Nevada: The Naturalists Companion
by Verna R. Johnston (Photographer), Carla J. Simmons (Illustrator); Paperback |
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Sierra Nevada Natural History: An Illustrated Handbook by Tracy I. Storer,
Robert L. Usinger; Paperback
Excellent collected coverage of the natural history from geology and weather
through plant, insects, birds, reptiles, and mammals. |
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A Sierra Club Naturalist's Guide to the Sierra Nevada
Wide range information of the Sierra mountain environment, weather, ecology,
plant communities, and the species that live there. |
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Geology of the Sierra Nevada
by Mary Hill; Paperback |
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The Birder's Handbook: A Field Guide |
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to California |
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A Field Guide to Insects |
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Yosemite: A Visitor's Companion |
