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An Enchantment of Birds
Greystone Books 2009; US$ 19.95In these delightful meditations, biologist and bird lover Richard Cannings weaves stories of his personal encounters with birds into fascinating descriptions of their behavior, anatomy, and evolution. He muses over the meadowlarks? ability to hide their nests so completely that he has seen only two in a lifetime spent searching for them; the trumpeter... more...
Roadside Nature Tours through the Okanagan
Greystone Books 2012; US$ 18.95The Okanagan attracts thousands of visitors each year to enjoy its beaches and wine, but more and more people are discovering its natural beauty. With desert sands and deep lakes, towering rock cliffs and rich benchlands, cold mountain forests and hot grasslands, the Okanagan has an ecological diversity unequalled in Canada. Roadside Nature Tours... more...
Mountains and Northern Forests
Greystone Books 2009; US$ 15.95Both the mountains and northern forests of British Columbia are magical kingdoms shaped by cold and snow. They also form the landscape that covers most of the province and that offers countless spectacu-lar destinations for campers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Adapted and expanded from sections of the best-selling British Columbia?A Natural... more...
World of Fresh Water
Greystone Books 2008; US$ 15.95Sydney Cannings and Richard Cannings explore in depth the physical and natural diversity of B.C?s freshwater habitats. Because of British Columbia?s mountainous terrain, much of the water in the province moves down-hill, tumbling and turning towards the sea. Moving water contains a variety of life from the larval stone-flies, mayflies and caddis... more...
Birdfinding in British Columbia
Greystone Books 2013;From Canada?s top birding team comes the definitive guide to finding birds in British Columbia. Veteran naturalist and birdfinder Richard Cannings and his son, Russell , a gifted birder in his own right, use their combined knowledge and expertise to guide readers to the best birding sites in the province. The book is divided into eleven regions,... more...
The New B.C. Roadside Naturalist
Greystone Books 2014;In this fascinating guide to the roadside ecology of the major highways in B.C., you'll discover a whole new dimension to taking a car trip. This new edition has been updated and expanded to cover northern British Columbia and southern Yukon, giving readers a unique perspective on the northern wildlife and vegetation. Southern travellers "may find... more...
Geology of British Columbia
Greystone Books 2011; US$ 15.95This book tells the story of the province?s geology and the history of its living creatures. The first edition of Geology of British Columbia , , with its accessible but rigorous science, struck a chord with readers. Since it was first published, theories about plate tectonics and the geological history of British Columbia have evolved, and this... more...
Life in the Pacific Ocean
Greystone Books 2009; US$ 16.95The Sea, from its shimmering surface to its sunless depths, teems with life. Its watery world is not our world, but Life in the Pacific Ocean , with its vivd photographs and engaging text, gives us a glimpse into the secrets beneath the surface of the ocean. How do barnacles have sex? Why are sea stars the most feared predators of the intertidal... more...
Spotted Owls
Greystone Books 2012; US$ 29.95As old-growth forest is increasingly lost to logging, the spotted owl population is declining precipitously in both Canada and the U.S. This beautiful book is a must for anyone who cares about the preservation of nature and the fate of this emblem of the old-growth forest. Jared Hobbs' stunning images capture these nocturnal hunters in flight with... more...
Vancouver Wild
Greystone Books 2012; US$ 25.00Perched on the Pacific Rim and set within dramatic mountain ranges, Vancouver is renowned worldwide for its scenic beauty. Here, Graham Osborne's stunning images capture the region in all its glory: the Fraser Valley at sunrise, the snow-covered peaks of the Coast Range, waterfalls and rain forests, meadows awash in wildflowers, sockeye salmon and... more...
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