Reid, the author and illustrator of the most recent edition of the Peterson Field Guide to Mammals of North America, has collected with her co-authors detailed descriptions of all the major phyla of the diverse ecosystems native to Costa Rica, including information on size and behaviors, as well as natural histories and tips for seeing through camouflage. Detailed maps, illustrations and photographs make this guide a must-have for any visitor to the beautiful island nation.  (CRC77, $29.95)

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