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Insight Guide Costa Rica
Paul Murphy
GUIDEBOOK 2008 PAPER 308 PAGES
A comprehensive, illustrated survey of the country, this guide features essays by well regarded authors, hundreds of color photographs and excellent local maps. Much of the book is devoted to a survey of attractions.
(CRC08, $22.99)
Wild Costa Rica
Adrian Hepworth
NATURAL HISTORY 2008 HARD COVER 176 PAGES
A wildlife photographer based in San Jose, Costa Rica, Hepworth writes with authority in this survey of the habitats, wildlife, protected areas and beauty of Costa Rica, featuring 200 color photographs.
(CRC69, $29.95)
Costa Rica, A Traveler's Literary Companion
Barbara Ras
ANTHOLOGY 1994 PAPER 238 PAGES
This well chosen anthology brings together 26 mostly modern stories by Costa Rican writers. It's a wonderful introduction to the character of the people, culture and land.
(CRC03, $14.95)
Costa Rican Wildlife
Pocket Naturalist
FIELD GUIDE 2000 PLASTIC CARD
A fold-up, laminated card featuring color drawings and short descriptions of commonly encountered birds, mammals and reptiles of Costa Rica.
(CRC24, $5.95)
Costa Rica Adventure Map
National Geographic
2008 MAP
A double-sided full color map of Costa Rica at a scale of 1:500,000 with good shaded relief, topographic detail, roads and waterways, basic travel information, and an inset of San Jose. Built for the road (or raft or trail), it's printed on waterproof, tear-resistant paper. Two Sides. 38x25 inches.
(CAM22, $11.95)
Costa Rica in Focus
Tjabel Daling
GUIDEBOOK
A concise guide to the people, politics, economy and culture of Costa Rica. The author explores the history of democracy since the abolition of the army in 1948, economic doldrums of the 1980s and the impact of tourism.
(CRC28, $12.95)
Culture Smart! Costa Rica
Jane Koutnik
GUIDEBOOK
A guide to local customs, etiquette and culture.
(CRC45, $9.95)
Eyewitness Guide Costa Rica
Eyewitness Guides
GUIDEBOOK
This superb guide, divided geographically, features color photographs, dozens of excellent maps and a strong focus on wildlife.
(CRC43, $25.00)
Lonely Planet Costa Rican Spanish
Lonely Planet
LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
A pocket guide to understanding idioms, slang and Spanish as it is spoken by the Ticos.
(CRC25, $8.99)
Costa Rica Reader: History, Culture, Politics
Steven Palmer
Ivan Molina
ANTHOLOGY
A lively, literate sourcebook on the politics, economy and society of Costa Rica
(CRC40, $26.95)
A Neotropical Companion
J.C. Kricher
Mark Plotkin
NATURAL HISTORY
From plants and animals to birds and bugs, it's all here in this wonderfully written overview of the ecology, habitats, plants and animals of Central and South America.
(GPS11, $35.00)
Costa Rican Natural History
Daniel Janzen
NATURAL HISTORY
A thorough, prize-winning reader on all aspects of the natural history of Costa Rica, this hefty illustrated book is remarkably well written and rewarding for the serious general reader.
(CAM05, $53.00)
The Monkey's Bridge, Mysteries of Evolution in Central America
David Rains Wallace
NATURAL HISTORY
Wallace opens this absorbing account of the history and biogeography of the Central American isthmus with the tale of Columbus, weaving his own travels in the region with a crisp overview of exploration, nature and evolution. Natural history buffs and ecologically minded travelers will appreciate this valuable resource.
(CAM56, $18.95)
Tropical Nature
Adrian Forsyth
Ken Miyata
NATURAL HISTORY
FAVORITE
A lively, lucid portrait of the tropics as seen by two uncommonly observant and thoughtful field biologists. Its 17 marvelous essays introduce the habitats, ecology, plants and animals of the Central and South American rainforest.
(GPS13, $14.00)
A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica
F. Gary Stiles
Alexander Skutch
Dana Gardner
FIELD GUIDE
A masterfully researched and comprehensive field guide to the birds of Costa Rica, including an overview of geography, habitats and avifauna. Covers 800 species and features 52 color plates.
(CRC05, $39.95)
A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica
Susan Fogdon
Michael Fogdon
FIELD GUIDE
Arranged by family groups, this pocket field guide to 250 common birds includes color photos, identification notes and range maps.
(CRC42, $15.95)
Costa Rica Birds, An Introduction to Familiar Species
James Kavanagh
FIELD GUIDE
A handy, laminated fold-up card with full-color illustrations of birds commonly found in Costa Rica. Great for kids, too.
(CRC56, $5.95)
Costa Rica Butterflies & Moths, An Introduction to Familiar Species
James Kavanagh
FIELD GUIDE
A handy, laminated fold-up card.
(CRC57, $5.95)
Costa Rica Wildlife Guide
Rainforest Publications
FIELD GUIDE
A fold-out, 14-panel laminated plastic card featuring full-color illustrations of Costa Rica's mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, butterflies and primates.
(CRC51, $7.95)
Costa Rica, Travellers' Wildlife Guides
Les Beletsky
FIELD GUIDE
This handy field guide features 350 color illustrations of commonly encountered birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. With chapters on habitats, parks and conservation.
(CRC11, $29.99)
Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica
Carrol Henderson
Alexander Skutch
FIELD GUIDE
A comprehensive photographic guide to 300 commonly encountered and unusual species of birds, mammals and other wildlife, with a good overview of the geographic setting and natural history of the region.
(CRC27, $39.95)
Mammals of Costa Rica
Fiona Reid
FIELD GUIDE
A palm-sized guide to 65 native mammals with handsome full-color illustrations and helpful descriptions. Includes a map, viewing tips and a checklist.
(CRC37, $7.00)
The Birds of Costa Rica
Richard Garrigues
Robert Dean
FIELD GUIDE
Built for the field, this new guide includes multiple illustrations for 820 species of birds.
(CRC53, $29.95)
Tropical Plants of Costa Rica
Willow Zuchowski
FIELD GUIDE
Organized by habitat, this photo guide to 400 species has chapters on popular destinations, including Monteverde and Tortuguero.
(CRC55, $35.00)
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