Inyo County Free Library - New Acquisitions

These are books and media new to the library and cataloged by the Inyo County Free Library.

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The Laws field guide to the Sierra Nevada

By Laws, John Muir

Publishing Date: 2007

Classification: R

Call Number: R 508.7944 LAW

Cultural Writing. Reference. In this groundbreaking and meticulously field-tested guide, the rich variety of Sierra life-trees, wildflowers, ferns, fungi, lichens, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, and insects-comes alive. Both written and illustrated by John Muir Laws, THE LAWS FIELD GUIDE TO THE SIERRA NEVADA includes more than 1,700 species, descriptions of behavior, adaptations, and interactions between species, and species and topics not found in most guides, including aquatic life, spiders and webs, plankton, plant galls, bark beetle galleries, animal tracks and evidence, seasonal star charts, weather patterns, and cloud formations.

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Owens River Gorge climbs: A climber's guide to the Owens River Gorge

By Lewis, Marty

Publishing Date: 2018

Classification: R

Call Number: R 796.5223 LEW

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Atlas of the biodiversity of California

Publishing Date: [2021]

Classification: R

Call Number: R333.95

CDFW is proud to present the second edition of the Atlas of the Biodiversity of California, featuring new and updated maps that reflect changes to our understanding of the natural world and the impacts humans are having upon it. This book is a collection of maps, stunning photographs, and artistic illustrations -- all depicting the state's rich diversity of plant and animal species. It includes over 100 nature photographs, 50 full-color maps, and 12 wildlife illustrations by Dugald Stermer, a well-known author and artist. Featuring articles by dozens of experts from the Department of Fish and Wildlife and beyond, the Atlas covers an array of topics, such as the state's remarkable geography, how we measure biodiversity, and examples of the complexity and uniqueness of many of California's treasured wildlife habitats. The book explores profound and interesting concepts regarding California's biodiversity, including current threats, restoration strategies, and species and ecosystem protection.

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NEW RELEASE

The United States government manual 2022

By United States

Publishing Date: [2023]

Classification: R

Call Number: R353 UNI

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