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	The Complete Guidebook to Yosemite National Park  •  Steven P. Medley GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 120 PAGES A compact guide to the park by the Yosemite Association, featuring practical information on activities, hiking trails, wildlife and history. With color drawings and photos, and dozens of detailed maps. Winner of the Best National Park Guidebook Award from the National Park Service. (CAL51, $12.95)
	Sierra Nevada, The Naturalist's Companion  •  Verna Johnston NATURAL HISTORY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 241 PAGES This portrait of the Sierra Nevada has been a favorite among naturalists since it was originally published in 1970. Recently updated to reflect ecological research, it's a lyrical tour of the wildlife, plants and landscapes of the Sierra by Vera Johnston, a respected biologist, ornithologist and wildlife photographer. Johnston also writes of the Native Americans, residents, explorers and scientists of the Sierra. With 50 color photographs, 10 drawings and nine maps. (CAL46, $21.95)
	My First Summer in the Sierra  •  John Muir  •  Galen Rowell NATURAL HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 269 PAGES A facsimile edition of Muir's original account of his first summer in Yosemite and surrounding High Sierras. Based on his youthful notebooks of the summer of 1869, Muir did not publish the book until 1911. (CAL47, $10.00)
	Assembling California  •  John McPhee NATURAL HISTORY •  1994 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES Another fine book on geology and natural history from John McPhee, this time in the company of Eldridge Moores, on travels throughout California. A seismologist at the University of California at Davis, Moores is an excellent guide to the complex tectonics of the region. There's no one better at explaining geology than McPhee. (USW187, $15.00)
	Yosemite National Park Map  •   Trails Illustrated MAP A detailed, topographic map of Yosemite National Park, shown at a scale of 1:100,000. It's printed on tear-proof and water resistant tyvek. Two Sides. 25x37 inches. (CAL40, $11.95)

	Falcon Guide, Hiking Yosemite National Park  •  Suzanne Swedo   • GUIDEBOOK  •  In addition to useful trail descriptions, maps and safety techniques, this practical hiking guide to Yosemite National Park gives an overview of the area's natural history, and advice on navigating the area's beautiful scenery. (CAL41, $14.95)
	Lonely Planet Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks  •  Danny Palmerlee   • GUIDEBOOK  •  With more color photographs and maps, detailed itineraries and 40 suggested hikes, this re-launched new edition of Lonely Planet Yosemite is better than ever. (CAL247, $19.99)
	Moon Handbook Yosemite  •  Ann Marie Brown   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A practical guide in the popular series. (USW465, $17.95)
	Yosemite, the Complete Guide  •  James Kaiser   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This outdoor guide, which includes the High Sierra, features stunning color photographs on almost every page, a detailed roundup of hiking, camping and other activites, innovative maps in topographic detail and dozens of suggested itineraries. (CAL213, $22.95)
	Rush for Riches, Gold Fever and the Making of California  •  J. S. Holliday   • HISTORY  •  An illustrated, oversize history of the California Gold Rush and its effects by a noted expert, covering the 1830's through the 1890's and packed with more than 200 illustrations and archival photographs. (USW190, $38.95)
	The Last Season  •  Eric Blehm   • EXPLORATION  •  Eric Blehm's account of the disappearance of experienced ranger Randy Morgenson in the wilderness of the Sierras is a tribute to the man and the natural beauty of the mountains. (CAL207, $14.95)
	An Island Called California, An Ecological Introduction to Its Natural Communities  •  Elna S. Bakker   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  An introduction to the ecology and wildlife of the Golden State, this volume is filled with photographs illustrating a variety plants, animals and geological features found throughout the deserts, forests and coastline of California. (CAL11, $22.95)
	Geology of the Sierra Nevada  •  Mary Hill   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Hill provides a comprehensive guide to the Sierra Nevada's geological history, with extensive information on plate tectonics. (CAL255, $19.95)
	Glaciers of California  •  Bill Guyton   • SCIENCE  •  A primer on glaciers and glaciation in California. Geologist Bill Guyton explains how glaciers form and work, and the history of California's glaciers and mountain ranges, including the Sierra Nevada. (CAL44, $18.95)
	To Yosemite and Beyond, Writings from the Years 1863-1865  •  John Muir   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A selection of letters, journals and articles by Muir covering his Yosemite years. (CAL45, $12.95)
	Windows into the Earth, The Geologic Story of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks  •  Robert B. Smith  •  Lee J. Siegel   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A geologic history and tour of the northern Rockies, particularly Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. With an outstanding overview of the geologic formation of the region and 50 color photographs. (USW356, $29.95)
	Yosemite  •  Ansel Adams   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A handsome collection of Ansel Adams' photographs of Yosemite National Park. The 66 photographs include portraits of Moon and Half Dome, Clearing Winter Storm and El Capitan. (CAL49, $21.99)
	Yosemite in Time  •  Mark Klett  •  Rebecca Solnit   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A gorgeous example of book-making (with six innovative gatefolds), this illuminating book juxtaposes modern color landscape photographs by Mark Klett against iconic classic portraits of Yosemite by Ansel Adams and others. (CAL219, $45.00)
	Yosemite, an American Treasure  •  Kenneth Brower   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  An overview of Yosemite National Park, presented in the style of National Geographic style with 120 color photographs and text by Kenneth Brower. A volume in the National Geographic Park Profiles series. (CAL43, $15.00)
	A Natural History of Western Trees  •  Donald Culross Peattie   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Not exactly a field guide, Peattie's book is scattered with anecdotes and information on aboriginal use, folk names, and economic value of each species. He offers rich full-length portraits of his favorite trees, and the original wood engravings of the 1950 classic are also included. (USW191, $21.00)
	Mac's Field Guide to Yosemite National Park: Birds and Mammals  •  Craig MacGowan   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This double-sided, laminated card features color drawings of the birds and mammals commonly found in Yosemite National Park. (CAL48, $4.95)
	National Audubon Society Field Guide to California  •  Peter Alden   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A compact, easy-to-use guide to 1,000 of California's trees, wildflowers, mammals, insects, birds and other flora and fauna. (CAL07, $19.95)
	Pacific State Wildflowers  •  Theodore F. Niehaus  •  Charles Ripper   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This Peterson field guide covers 1,492 species of wildflowers found from British Columbia to Baja California. (USW192, $19.00)
	Sierra Nevada Natural History  •  Tracy I. Storer  •  Robert L. Usinger  •  David Lukas   • FIELD GUIDE  •  An old-fashioned comprehensive guide to 750 species of mammals, plants, insects, fish, birds and amphibians throughout the Sierra Nevadas. (CAL53, $24.95)
	The Field Guide to Birds of Western North America  •  Roger Tory Peterson   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A compact, geographically-specific version of the Sibley Guide with all-new range maps, the same glorious illustrations and expanded, extremely valuable descriptions of each bird. (USW418, $19.95)
	The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada  •  John Muir Laws   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This impressively detailed, compact and comprehensive identification guide covers 1700 native species of trees, wildflowers, ferns, fungi, lichens, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects. Well organized for the field with 2,800 clear color illustrations and key features integrated on the page. (CAL238, $24.95)

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