Download PDF Wild LA Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Los Angeles Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Lila M Higgins Gregory B Pauly Jason G Goldman Charles Hood 9781604697100 Books
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“Put on your hiking shoes, pack your binoculars, and rediscover the City of Angels.” —Westways Magazine
Los Angeles may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but in reality, it's full of amazing wildlife. You just need to know where to find it! Equal parts natural history, field guide, and trip planner, Wild LA has something for everyone. It looks at the factors that shape local nature—including fire, floods, and climate—and profiles over 100 local species, from easy-to-spot squirrels and praying mantids to more elusive green sea turtles, bighorn sheep, and mountain lions. Also included are descriptions of day trips that help you explore natural wonders on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.
Los Angeles may have a reputation as a concrete jungle, but in reality, it's full of amazing wildlife. You just need to know where to find it! Equal parts natural history, field guide, and trip planner, Wild LA has something for everyone. It looks at the factors that shape local nature—including fire, floods, and climate—and profiles over 100 local species, from easy-to-spot squirrels and praying mantids to more elusive green sea turtles, bighorn sheep, and mountain lions. Also included are descriptions of day trips that help you explore natural wonders on hiking trails, in public parks, and in your own backyard.
Download PDF Wild LA Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Los Angeles Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Lila M Higgins Gregory B Pauly Jason G Goldman Charles Hood 9781604697100 Books
"This is more than a guide book. the first half is a natural guide to Los Angeles: the animals, the plants, the geography. it's terrific. especially if you have kids -- it's very kid friendly."
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Wild LA Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Los Angeles Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Lila M Higgins Gregory B Pauly Jason G Goldman Charles Hood 9781604697100 Books Reviews :
Wild LA Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Los Angeles Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Lila M Higgins Gregory B Pauly Jason G Goldman Charles Hood 9781604697100 Books Reviews
- Bought this for my ecology major boyfriend. He loves the book, and as LA locals, we can't wait to find new places to take "field trips" to on the weekend! The illustrations and photos are beautiful, the writing is detailed and descriptive, and it's probably the best gift I've ever picked out for him!
- As an LA native, I really appreciate books like this. Kudos to the Natural History museum!
This is well-written and researched and offers great insights on local nature. Nice read for children and adults alike. It's a solid reference for anyone visiting LA or is curious about non-touristy activities and places to explore. I keep this in the guest room to encourage visitors to learn more about Los Angeles - shake the cliches and better understand the sprawling/complicated/beautiful place from a natural perspective. - Has hiking and park info and a very nice (but of course not complete) listing of local fauna and flora in the LA region.
- This is more than a guide book. the first half is a natural guide to Los Angeles the animals, the plants, the geography. it's terrific. especially if you have kids -- it's very kid friendly.
- This is an attractive and easy to read book about the areas around my home and the other animals I share it with. I like that!
- I gave it 4 stars because the authors omitted the Verdugo Mountains! t
- The Natural History Museum wants to involve all of LA in being aware of the nature we have all around us in the city. This book is a great handbook to identifying the creatures and the places where we can go to enjoy nature.
- I read hundreds of books every year and few have impressed as much as Wild LA. Beautifully presented, informative, friendly, interesting, and never talking down to the audience. The authors have done stellar work in all aspects of this nature guide and there is so much in here that I didn't even know/realize, despite having grown up around so many of these nature areas in LA. From urban legends of 'glowing cats' to the variety of native and non native species that have made their home in Los Angeles with urbanization.
The first half of the book is an overview of Los Angeles - from its ancient history in the La Brea Tar Pits, water issues, fires, native species, exotic species, after dark, migration, backyards, and the science being done by ordinary people. The middle of the book is a really nicely presented breakdown of 101 LA species to know - they can be anything from plants to insects to animals, native and non-native. Then the third portion of the book is a list of field trips that stretch from the beach to Mount Baldy. Nearly all are in the urban areas of Los Angeles - from Whittier to Pasadena, Torrance to Long Beach.
The book is written in a clear and friendly manner suitable for kids but also adults. It never talks down to the audience and the wealth of information is staggering. But more importantly, that information is presented in a colloquial way that makes it palatable and actually fun and interesting. The text is very conversational and reminds me of being taught by the best teachers the ones who are passionate about their field of work but also love working with people.
The first section has great information about the past that we are finding today but also discusses quite a bit about the milieu in which we have native and non native species. From parrots to poison oak, bats to geckos. Each chapter is prefaced by a real world example of someone interacting with the nature (e.g., a young boy who uses his iphone ap to study bats in the area at nighttime baseball games) and there are many callouts full of interesting asides and facts.
The 101 species has all the information you need to know about LA nature background on the origins of the species, where they live, pictures that show their distinctive marks (e.g., side by side of a raven and a crow so you can tell the difference), and a lot of other information. It's surprisingly interesting and never dry reading and the facts are always fascinating.
The third section, the hikes/nature walks, has a map, pictures and callouts of the nature you can find there, and why that area is worth the hike. Tips like parking information, time of year/day to go, exact address, difficulty, distance of the hikes, facilities such as picnic tables and bathrooms, and special notes are clearly marked and easy to read in advance. I was greatly surprised at many of them - some even in cities I had lived next to but never explored or even knew there were dams or waterfalls in that area! E.g., I used to work at NASA JPL and saw the deer all the time but never knew there was a a waterfall hike just around the corner or a damn just a few blocks away.
I highly recommend this book, especially for families. The copious amount of images as well as the great information provided makes this a must for learning about the nature of Los Angeles. Though I know the authors must be passionate about the topic, it isn't as preachy about conservation, either. The authors make good points that help us appreciate our nature - and by appreciating, want to keep. I think that has to be the best message in the book. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.
