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California Gold Rush!
CBP016
$9.95  
Paperback, Robin Johnson, 48 pages, 7 x 10, 50
Discusses the California Gold Rush in American history, describing the first discovery of gold, prospectors, boomtowns, and how the gold rush changed the landscape of America.

$12.95  
Paperback, Rick M. Harbo, 96 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550177862
Still compact and the perfect size for travelling,  Pacific Reef  &  Shore  has been updated with new species, up-to-date scientific information and many brilliant photographs of the more than 300 common plants and animals found in the intertidal zone off the coast of...

$34.95  
Spiral-Bound, 85 pages, 18.5 x 16.5, 761428040015
UPDATED MAY OF 2018  Overall atlas size increased to 18 1/2" x 13 1/2" Most lakes are now shown in 3 color Lakes with longitude and latitude grids are scaled in NAD 83 Fish Habitat Areas are identified on most lakes including submerged rock rubble reefs, submerged vegetation, shoreline...

$14.95  
Waterproof Map, 4 x 9 (Folded), 761428082732
Waterproof map   Contours:  20' Scale:  1:28,500 / 1:12,600 GPS Data:  No Water Type:  Fresh

$9.95  
Waterproof Map, 4 x 9 (Folded), 761428082633
Waterproof Map   Contours:  20' Scale:  1:23,500 GPS Data:  Yes Water Type:  Fresh

$16.95  
Paperback, Andrew Schelling, 336 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781640090415
" Tracks Along the Left Coast  more than accomplishes its self-appointed task of celebrating de Angulo’s legacy." ― Rain Taxi "Schelling’s biography of Jaime de Angulo―'cattle puncher, medical doctor, bohemian, buckeroo,' among other things―presents a fascinating, full-bodied...

$9.99  
Board, Katherine Sully, 20 pages, 6.5 x 7.5, 9781492639398
It's bedtime in the Golden State! Say goodnight to all your favorite locations, including: • Golden Gate Bridge • Hotel del Coronado • AT&T Park • Carmel Mission • Los Angeles Coliseum • San Diego Zoo • Fisheman's Wharf • Coit Tower • Dodger Stadium • San Francisco cable car •...

Eerie California
IPS024
$22.95  
Paperback, Mike Marinacci, 200 pages, 7.8 x 0.5 x 7.8 inches, 9781579512514
Eerie California  tells the story of the Golden State’s strange and spooky sites. Describes over 100 locations in Northern, Central, and Southern California including these bizarre attractions: • Haunted houses, hotels, highways, and parks • Lairs of “Bigfoot” and other elusive creatures...

$45.00  
Flex, Obi Kaufmann, 552 pages, 6 x 8, 9781597144025
#1  San Francisco Chronicle  Best Seller  #10 SCIBA Best Seller Winner the 2018 NCIBA Book of the Year Award (Regional Interest). This lavishly illustrated atlas takes readers off the beaten path and outside normal conceptions of California, revealing its myriad ecologies, topographies, and...

$9.95  
Paperback, Christy Mihaly, 32 pages, 7 x 9, 9781635175844
Explore the past, present, and future of California's Redwood Forest. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

$12.95  
Board, David W. Miles, 20 pages, 8 x 8, 9781942934592
7 pink anenomes waving in the sea . . . 6 orange poppies smiling at the sun . . .  2 red cable cars on a San Francisco street . . .   Numbers and colors are more fun in California! In this dynamic, colorful primer, young readers count from 1 to 10 learning colors along the way...

$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Rick Cech, 4 x 9, 9781621262299
60 butterfly species are covered, both common and exotic. They include swallowtails, fritillaries, metalmarks, sulphurs, skippers, hairstreaks, blues, and more. Images, descriptive captions, and habitat index by Rick Cech (pronounced Check), a well known naturalist and butterfly expert, author...

$7.95  
Board, Laura Rader, 22 pages, 7 x 0.5 x 6.9 inches, 9781454927921
On the first day of Christmas my parents gave to me . . . a holiday book about my very own state! The TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS IN series  . . . now in board book! It’s Christmas in California, where Brad will be greeted with 12 redwoods swaying, 11 cable cars clanging, 10 sea lions...

Tall Tall Tree
DAW001
$8.99  
Paperback, Anthony D. Fredericks, 32 pages, 9.75 x 9.75, 9781584696025
There’s a world teeming with life that very few people ever see. Take a peek at some of the animals that make their home in a Tall Tall Tree—a magnificent coast redwood. Count the critters, one through ten—chipmunks chattering, bats roosting, slugs sliding, and many more. Tony Frederick’s...

$18.95  
Paperback, Gail A. Butler, 200 pages, 6 x 9, 9780762771417
Although known for its gold production, California is a virtual haven for rock and gem collectors. With this fully revised and upated edition, you can explore the mineral-rich desert regions, comb tide-washed beaches for jade, agate, abalone, fossilized whale bone, and prospect in the mountains...

$12.99  
Board, Trish Madson, 20 pages, 8 x 8, 9781944822705
With D for Death Valley, H for Hearst Castle, and R for Redwoods, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized field trip around the Golden State and discover the plants, animals, foods, and places that make it, well, California!

$29.95  
Paperback, Linda & David Mullally, 352 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493026036
Coastal Trails of Northern California Including Best Dog Friendly Beaches  is a hiking guide to between 40 and 45 of the best coastal trails in Northern California including dog friendly beaches. Look inside for detailed hike descriptions, miles and directions, maps, and color photos for each...

$22.95  
Paperback, Linda Mullally & David Mullally, 336 pages, 6 x 9, 9781493017942
Linda and David Mullally, authors of  Best Dog Hikes Northern California , now bring us the next book in the series,  Best Dog Hikes Southern California.  Offering 50 canine-friendly trails and plenty of photos, this book also provides essential information for all dog lovers, including...

$22.95  
Paperback, Rees Hughes, 212 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781941624067
Hiking Humboldt Volume 2  by Rees Hughes presents walk descriptions, directions, maps, and photos of familiar favorites, hidden gems, and unexpected adventures. Volume 2 introduces this region through: Urban walks such as the Arcata Architectural Walk and the...

$14.95  
Paperback, 6 x 9, 9780998477503

$9.95  
Paperback, Molly Aloian, 32 pages, 8.3 x 0.1 x 10.8 inches, 9780778704744
Describes the lifestyles and traditions of the nations that lived along the coast of California during the seventeenth century. This work helps children discover how these Native people used the area's many natural resources to construct homes, canoes, rafts, clothing, and other everyday items.

$7.95  
Waterproof Map, 18 x 27" unfolded, 9 x 3.9" folded, 9781934127070
This map shows the interconnected trail systems of Portola and Pescadero parks on a single sheet. The entire Pescadero park complex including Sam McDonald County Park, Memorial County Park, and Heritage Grove are shown, and the trail connections to nearby parks on Skyline Ridge are also shown....

$7.95  
Waterproof Map, 18 x 27" unfolded, 9 x 3.9" folded, 9781934127063
Scale 1:25,000 18 x 27" unfolded, 9 x 3.9" folded Printed on waterproof plastic Full color on both sides   This trail map covers the parks of the Santa Cruz area. One side includes Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Wilder Ranch State Park, Pogonip, and the University of...

$10.95  
Waterproof Map, 26 x 39" unfolded, 9 x 4.3" folded, 9781934127285
Scale 1:25,000 26 x 39" unfolded, 9 x 4.3" folded Printed on waterproof plastic, full color on both sides This map covers the Santa Cruz Mountains from the outskirts of Saratoga and Los Gatos to the Pacific coastline around Point Ano Nuevo. Castle Rock, Big Basin, Portola, Butano,...

$6.95  
Paperback, Adele Schepige, Nancy Field, 40 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9780941042123
Winner of Parents’ Choice Approval Discovering Earthquakes digs into geological processes and concepts through fun activities. Earthquake Safety Cops, a team game, helpschildren unearth ideas for making their communities safe. Discover 16 things to do if caught in a quake. Discovering...

$9.99  
Board, Analisa Tripp, 28 pages, 6 x 0.7 x 6, 9781597143165
A California Indian ABC   This alphabet board book welcomes youngsters of all cultures into the abundant world of Native California. Beautiful illustrations of animals, plants, and cultural objects show off the spectacular diversity of California's indigenous cultures and environments....

$18.00  
Paperback, Marni Fylling, 96 pages, 5.2 x 0.4 x 7.1, 9781597143028
A new field guide with delightfully old-fashioned illustrations  This scientifically accurate yet utterly charming field guide to the Pacific coast intertidal zone introduces readers to a world populated by spectacular wildlife: 150-year-old giant green anemones that paralyze their prey...

$14.95  
Paperback, Tyler Williams, 95 pages, 8.6 x 5.5, 9780966491975
Big Tree Hikes of the Redwood Coast guides hikers to the last remaining tracts of old growth redwood forest along California's North Coast. Complimenting the hike descriptions, readers will find additional information on forest fires in old growth, big tree reiterations, preservation history of...

Redwoods (PAPERBACK)
MPS164
$9.99  
Paperback, Jason Chin, 40 pages, 6 x 11, 9781250062697
A ordinary subway trip is transformed when a young boy happens upon a book about redwood forests. As he reads the information unfolds, and with each new bit of knowledge, he travels―all the way to California to climb into the Redwood canopy. Crammed with interesting and accurate information...

$3.00  
2-Sided Laminated Card, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781601904515
A handy guide! Side one is a beautiful mini-map of the Lake Tahoe area with land and water relief and points of interest. Side two is an illustrated guide to the fish found in the lake. The card is 6" x 9" and features rigid lamination and a hole for lanyard.

$11.95  
Paperback, Gary D. Robson, 48 pages, 7.6 x 0.2 x 8.2, 9781560373186
This charming tale of Michael, Emily, and their parents as they explore each national park and discover scat and tracks is designed to both entertain and educate. Wildlife can be elusive, and both kids are disappointed when, at first, they don'’t encounter many animals in the park. The kids...

$11.95  
Paperback, Gary D. Robson, 48 pages, 9 x 0.2 x 7.9, 9781560376293
This edition of  Who Pooped in the Park?  follows Michael and Emily on a trip to Redwoods National and State Parks in California. Michael tries to deal with his fear of bears as Mom and Dad teach him and his sister about the wildlife in the area--without ever getting close enough to be scared....

$22.95  
Paperback, Karen Berger & Daniel R. Smith, 336 pages, 6 x 9, 9781581572124
This book begins where basic trail guides and maps leave off. For each section of the trail, the authors describe the route in detail and recommend the best day hikes and short backpacks from each trailhead. They describe the plants and animals hikers will see, tell stories about local history,...

$11.99  
Board, Haily & Kevin Meyers, 22 pages, 6.8 x 0.5 x 6.8, 9781423640806
From the creators of BabyLit®: Every area of the world can be mapped out for adventure, and brilliant babies love the sophistication of traveling by train. This new board book series written by the husband and wife team of Haily and Kevin Meyers and illustrated by Haily, celebrates the unique...

$56.95  
Spiral-Bound, 43 pages, 16.75 x 12
Consists of 16 NOS charts covering Point Sur to the CA/OR border. Includes 1,000 miles of coverage for cruising the Delta between Sacramento and Stockton.

$6.00  
Paperback, 40 pages, 8 x 10
Learn about the rich history of Mission Santa Cruz: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.

California Missions
NBN019
$24.50  
Hardcover, Londie Del Padelsky, 152 pages, 9.7 x 9.9 x 0.7, 9781931153881
Londie Padelsky's gorgeous images of the California missions take the reader on a tour of these beautiful and historical structures. It is no wonder the missions draw so many visitors each year. Each one played an important role in the settling of the West and of California. Padelsky's vivid...

$24.95  
Paperback, Ray Rychnovsky and Esther Poleo, 48 pages, 15 x 11.2 x 0.2, 9781571885180
Finally, the ultimate book for Northern California anglers! Detailed maps covering over 1000 miles of river! Included for each river are the best seasons, species, available illustrated fishing methods (both fly and gear), best flies and best gear for individual rivers and species, fly hatches,...

$49.95  
Paperback, Carolynn & Bob Mehaffy, 248 pages, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196448
THE BOOK Cruising sailors around the world know that San Francisco Bay is an excellent cruising area, but few know of the multitude of destinations available here. Within a few hours’ sail of each other are the generally cool City Front and the often sunny Alameda Island, busy Sausalito and...

$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583556832
Chaparral – the shrub-dominated landscape found in-between the coast and the mountains – is California's most extensive ecosystem and can be found in every single county in the state. This beautifully illustrated guide – produced with the assistance of the San Diego Audubon...

Redwood Magnet
PAR137
$7.95  
E4, 5.7 x 1.9, 760999953397
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.

$10.95  
A2, 3.8 x 4.4, 760999953595
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.

$8.95  
I4, 3.65 x 3.8, 760999953670
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.

$8.95  
K5, 3.65 x 3.8, 760999953687
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.

$54.95  
Paperback, Charles and Margo Wood, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196363
This cruising guide is a proven reference for safe navigation of the challenges for travel along the US Pacific Coast. It clearly describes the choices of routes for travel along the coast: harbor-hopping, inshore and offshore routes and discusses weather, crossing bars and safety issues. A...

$34.95  
Paperback, Holly Scott, 8.5 x 11, 9781937196318
Compiled with the Southern California cruiser in mind, this first edition of a new cruising guide focuses on Southern California and extends into Mexico. We’ve combined the Pacific Coast Guide with the Mexico Guide and made one up-to-date, detailed cruising guide. It is the newest guide out...

$17.95  
Folding Pocket Guide with Map, 14 pages, 5 x 9, 9781583559192
The Yosemite National Park Adventure Set consists of a Pocket Naturalist Guide and National Geographic map, ideal, lightweight references to take hiking or driving while exploring this spectacular region. Waterford's folding pocket-sized Yosemite Wildlife guide is a beautifully illustrated...

$21.99  
Paperback, Bernita Tickner & Gail Fiorini-Jenner, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738530963
The State of Jefferson was born in the hearts of pioneers who crossed craggy peaks and treacherous canyons to settle near northern California border. Isolated and feeling neglected by both state governments, they tried to create a new state as early as 1852. The persistent State of Jefferson...

$8.00  
Spiral-Bound, Don Douglass & Réanne Hemingway-Douglass, 128 pages, 8.2 x 0.3 x 11, 9781934199107
Charts are non-returnable

Scotia and Rio Dell
ARC126
$24.99  
Paperback, James R. Garrison, 128 pages, 6.5 x 0.3 x 9, 9781467133166
On the banks of the Eel River, amongst Northern Californias towering redwood forests, lie the towns of Scotia and Rio Dell. Their histories inseparably intertwined, these two towns formed a larger community supporting the needs of local settlers and industry. Scotia, constructed by the Pacific...

$24.95  
Paperback, Preston Dennett, 168 pages, 0.5 x 8.5 x 11.2, 9780764324017
This comprehensive guidebook takes you to over 200 sites where the supernatural, paranormal and unknown are most likely to encountered in California. You will find: --the top 5 California UFO hotspots --Bigfoot encounters --lake monsters and coastal sea serpents --rare chupacabra and other...

$21.99  
Paperback, GUY TOWERS, 128 pages, 6.5 x 0.3 x 9, 9781467133173
Situated at the end of a reef six miles offshore of Crescent City, California, stands St. George Reef Lighthouse. Constructed after the wreck of the coastal steamer Brother Jonathan in 1865, the beacon warned mariners of the dreaded Dragon Rocks of St. George Reef for nearly a century. This book...

$24.99  
Paperback, The Del Norte County Historical Society, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738530758
The rugged coastline and wild rivers of Del Norte County were once home to the Yurok and Tolowa Indians, who built their dwellings with planks cut from virgin redwood. The Klamath River was an early supply route to the gold mines, but its treacherous waters were soon abandoned in favor of the...

$21.99  
Paperback, Michael P. Rich, 128 pages, 6.5 x 95, 9781467132428
The San Diego Harbor Police Department has proudly provided more than 50 years of law enforcement. From its humble beginnings as a small security force formed after World War II to protect San Diego imports to the modern and sophisticated police force it is today, the San Diego Harbor Police...

$21.95  
Paperback, Stewart M. Green, 288 pages, 9 x 6, 9780762781058
The best way to enjoy California’s spectacular coastline is to drive it! Packed with information about charming seaside communities and featuring all new photographs, this beautiful four-color guide explores the rugged coast following US 101 and CA 1, from Santa Barbara to the OR border....

On This Day in Arcata
ARC114
$19.99  
Paperback, Arcata Union, Arcata Eye, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738556826
Founded in 1858 as the town of Union, the city of Arcata is the cultural capital of Humboldt County. Historically known for its logging, fishing and dairy traditions, modern-day Arcata has evolved into a place where the artistic, the politically and environmentally active and those looking for...

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Pamphlet, Daniel Winkler, 4.6 x 9, 9781550175899
Mushroom expert Daniel Winkler has returned with another easy-to-use field guide to help hunters track down their favourite fungi in California! Use this region-specific guide to identify over thirty common and easily-recognized edible mushrooms—and stay away from their not-so-edible...

$21.99  
Paperback, Merita S. Whatley, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738599663
The low rumbles of the fog signal and flashing beam of light from the powerful lens have guided mariners away from the perilous waters surrounding Point Arena Lighthouse since 1870. After the great earthquake in 1906 and the rebuilding of the tower in 1908, Point Arenas navigational aids...

$24.99  
Paperback, Greg Rumney, Dave Stockton Jr., 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9781467130882
The 1964 flood in the Eel and Klamath Rivers drainages represents an extreme weather event. Both the Northern California and Southern OR coasts are host to many floods, but the 1964 flood stands out as a representation of the "perfect storm." Three events occurred that led to the flood. First, a...

$26.99  
Paperback, Alessandro Baccari Jr., 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9780738528977
Fisherman's Wharf is San Francisco's top tourist destination, but its history is much richer and more important than today's quaint attractions suggest. Indeed, many of these well-known sights were developed only in the last few decades. The early wharf, originally known as Meigg's Wharf, was...

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Paperback, Susan J. P. O'Hara, Alex Service, the Fortuna Depot Museum, 128 pages, 6 x 9, 9781467130622
The year 2014 marks the centennial of the completion of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad (NWP), celebrated by driving a “golden spike” at Cain Rock in October 1914. This achievement was the culmination of a massive, six-year engineering effort to connect rail lines ending at Willits with the...

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Paperback, Roger Schumann and Jan Shriner, 288 pages, 9 x 6, 9780762782802
Describes the best sea kayaking trips in Central and Northern California, including whitewater, stillwater, and coastal excursions. Includes detailed maps with access points and landmarks; flow charts indicating optimum floating seasons on rivers; and tide information for the ocean trips

$26.95  
Paperback, Benchmark Maps, 9781734315035
Benchmark California Road & Recreation Atlas  All New Landscape Maps™ National Forest land ownership (private in-holdings) are shown in addition to forest boundaries Updated road conditions compiled from annual Motor-Vehicle Use (MVU) data by US Forest Service...

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Folding Pocket Guide, K.T. Myers, 15 pages, 8.5 x 4, 9780998075006
With  Agates of the Pacific Coast   you can now have guidance readily at your fingertips. This indispensable pocket guide is small enough to fit comfortably in a inside your coat, back pack or into the glove compartment of your car. Easy-to-use with simple descriptions this full color...
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