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Essential Books These 5 items are available for $96, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXCRC48)		  
The New Key to Costa Rica  •  Beatrice Blake
GUIDEBOOK •  2009 •  PAPER  • 560 PAGES
A comprehensive, frequently revised guide to Costa Rica with excellent information on hotels, restaurants and excursions throughout the country. Welcome attention is paid to regard for the environment and local community. The best overall guide to Costa Rica for the nature-oriented independent traveler. Co-author Beatrice Blake also publishes keytocostarica.com. 18th Edition! (CAM36, $19.95)		   The New Key to Costa Rica
Costa Rica Reader: History, Culture, Politics  •  Steven Palmer  •  Ivan Molina
ANTHOLOGY •  2004 •  PAPER  • 392 PAGES
A lively, literate sourcebook on the politics, economy and society of Costa Rica, with selections ranging from historical accounts to newspaper articles, essays, memoir excerpts and modern analysis. Most of the 50 selections are written by Costa Ricans, much of it translated into English for the first time. A volume the excellent series of Latin American Readers, aimed at students, travelers and scholars. (CRC40, $26.95)		   Costa Rica Reader: History, Culture, Politics
Tropical Nature  •  Adrian Forsyth  •  Ken Miyata
NATURAL HISTORY •  1984 •  PAPER  • 248 PAGES • 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. With a lengthy appendix of practical advice for the tropical traveler. (GPS13, $16.00)		   Tropical Nature
Costa Rica, Travellers' Wildlife Guides  •  Les Beletsky
FIELD GUIDE •  2004 •  PAPER  • 448 PAGES
This outstanding book is a field guide to the natural history of Costa Rica, featuring 350 color illustrations of commonly encountered birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. Introductory chapters cover habitats, parks and conservation in Costa Rica. It's an all-around handbook, noteworthy for its color plates. (CRC11, $29.99)		   Costa Rica, Travellers' Wildlife Guides
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 Adventure Map



Also Recommended

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; the economic doldrums of the 1980s; and the impact of tourism. (CRC28, $12.95)
 		  
Costa Rica's National Parks and Reserves  •  Joseph Franke   • GUIDEBOOK  •  With trails, maps and travel details for 46 parks and reserves from Guanacaste to Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero and La Amistad. (CAM04, $21.95)
 		  
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)
 		  
Inside Costa Rica  •  Tom Barry   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A wonderful introduction to the history, culture and economics of Costa Rica. (CAM11, $11.95)
 		  
Insight Guide Costa Rica  •  Paul Murphy   • GUIDEBOOK  •  Thoroughly illustrated, this sturdy and informative guide features short essays on the natural history, culture and attractions of Costa Rica, hundreds of photographs and excellent local maps. (CRC08, $22.99)
 		  
A Brief History of Central America  •  Hector Perez-Brignoll   • HISTORY  •  A good overview of the region's economic, political and social history through the 1980s by a professor at the University of Costa Rica. Well-written, informative and concise. (CAM49, $25.95)
 		  
Central America, A Natural and Cultural History  •  Anthony G. Coates   • HISTORY  •  A concise overview of the region with contributions by diverse authors on the geology, natural history and culture of the Central American isthmus. (CAM69, $22.50)
 		  
Peasants Against Globalization  •  Marc Edelman   • HISTORY  •  A trenchant examination of the social movements staged by Costa Rican farmers. (CRC41, $28.95)
 		  
The Ticos  •  Richard Biesanz   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  This insightful, fact-filled portrait of the Costa Rican people explores their culture, history and society. (CRC32, $22.95)
 		  
Costa Rica, A Traveler's Literary Companion  •  Barbara Ras   • ANTHOLOGY  •  26 well-chosen stories by Costa Rican writers introduce the people, culture and land. (CRC03, $14.95)
 		  
A Naturalist in Costa Rica  •  Alexander Skutch   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A warm account of living and studying ornithology in the Pacific hills of Costa Rica over the last 35 years at what is now Los Cusingos Neotropical Bird Sanctuary. Skutch died on his ranch in 2004 just short of his 100th birthday. (CAM09, $24.95)
 		  
A Neotropical Companion  •  John 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 prize-winning reader on all aspects of the natural history of Costa Rica, this hefty and thorough illustrated book is remarkably well written and rewarding for the serious general reader. (CAM05, $57.50)
 		  
Volcanoes, Fire From the Earth  •  Maurice Krafft   • NATURAL HISTORY • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE  •  By the great French volcanologist (who died on the job on Mount Unzen in Japan in 1992), this pocket guide features hundreds of full-color paintings, traces the study of volcanoes from early myth and legend to modern science. (GEO06, $15.95)
 		  
A Field Guide to the Mammals of Central America & Southeast Mexico  •  Fiona Reid   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This second edition of Fiona Reid's wonderfully detailed and comprehensive field guide to the mammals of Central America and Southeast Mexico features 59 vivid full-color illustrations. Reid painted most of the creatures in the field, a formidable challenge and -- given the quality of the results -- well worth her while. With parks, and protected areas, habitats, range maps, tracks and natural history. (CAM60, $59.95)
 		  
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)
 		  
Costa Rican Wildlife  •  Pocket Naturalist   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Put it in your pocket! This handy, fold-up card includes color illustrations of dozens of typical birds, mammals and reptiles. We also carry plastic cards for Costa Rica Birds (Item CRC56) and Costa Rica Butterflies & Moths (Item CRC57), $5.95 each. (CRC24, $5.95)
 		  
Costa Rican Wildlife  •  Pocket Naturalist   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Put it in your pocket! This handy, fold-up card includes color illustrations of dozens of typical birds, mammals and reptiles. We also carry plastic cards for Costa Rica Birds (Item CRC56) and Costa Rica Butterflies & Moths (Item CRC57), $5.95 each. (CRC24, $5.95)
 		  
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)
 		  
Neotropical Rainforest Mammals, A Field Guide  •  L.H. Emmons   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Compact enough to slip into your daypack, this field guide to the mammals of the New World tropics features 29 color plates of more than 200 species. (GPS12, $42.50)
 		  
The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica, A Herpetofauna Between Two Continents, Between Two Seas  •  Jay M. Savage  •  Michael Fogden  •  Patricia Fogden   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A massive, comprehensive handbook to 396 species of reptiles and amphibians in Costa Rica. (CRC39, $55.00)
 		  
 
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