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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)

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, $14.00)

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, 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 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)

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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)

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)

Walking •  Henry David Thoreau • REFERENCE • Slip this pocket edition of Thoreau's meditations on the spiritual benefits of this most civilized form of travel in your daypack for inspiration. (WLK04, $9.99)

The Ticos •  Richard Biesanz • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • This insightful, fact-filled portrait of the Costa Rican people accessibly explores their culture, history and society. (CRC32, $22.95)

High Jungles and Low •  Archie Carr • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • FAVORITE • OUT OF PRINT • This absorbing memoir of slogging through the forest as a gun-toting tagalong on a commercial expedition in search of mahogany in the Honduran highlands is a classic. The book to read for anyone heading to the tropics. (CAM01, $19.95)

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 •  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)

Birds of Tropical America •  Steven Hilty • NATURAL HISTORY • Hilty serves up essays on how to find and better appreciate the dizzying variety of birds, their habits and habitats, diversity and distribution. (CAM39, $19.95)

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)

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 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)

Neotropical Rainforest Mammals, A Field Guide •  L.H. Emmons • FIELD GUIDE • Compact enough to slip into your daypack, this guide to the mammals of the New World tropics features 29 color plates of more than 200 species. (GPS12, $39.00)

Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life •  Paul Humann • FIELD GUIDE • Humann's photographs of the fishes, corals, invertebrates and plants of the Caribbean are perfect to take along in the boat or to the beach. (DIV02, $14.95)

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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	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)
	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, $14.00)
	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, 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 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)

	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)
	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)
	Walking • Henry David Thoreau • REFERENCE • Slip this pocket edition of Thoreau's meditations on the spiritual benefits of this most civilized form of travel in your daypack for inspiration. (WLK04, $9.99)
	The Ticos • Richard Biesanz • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • This insightful, fact-filled portrait of the Costa Rican people accessibly explores their culture, history and society. (CRC32, $22.95)
	High Jungles and Low • Archie Carr • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • FAVORITE • OUT OF PRINT • This absorbing memoir of slogging through the forest as a gun-toting tagalong on a commercial expedition in search of mahogany in the Honduran highlands is a classic. The book to read for anyone heading to the tropics. (CAM01, $19.95)
	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 • 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)
	Birds of Tropical America • Steven Hilty • NATURAL HISTORY • Hilty serves up essays on how to find and better appreciate the dizzying variety of birds, their habits and habitats, diversity and distribution. (CAM39, $19.95)
	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)
	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 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)
	Neotropical Rainforest Mammals, A Field Guide • L.H. Emmons • FIELD GUIDE • Compact enough to slip into your daypack, this guide to the mammals of the New World tropics features 29 color plates of more than 200 species. (GPS12, $39.00)
	Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life • Paul Humann • FIELD GUIDE • Humann's photographs of the fishes, corals, invertebrates and plants of the Caribbean are perfect to take along in the boat or to the beach. (DIV02, $14.95)
	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)