Wild Sierra Nevada: A Family Nature Guide

Ages 4 to 8

"A perfect introduction to the wonders of nature." —John Muir Laws, author of The Laws Field Guide to the Sierra NevadaTake a walk in the mountains with this beautiful companion for outdoor adventures. If you’ll be exploring the Sierra Nevada range with children, bring along this slender, illustrated book featuring commonly found natural wonders in their mountain habitat.

This highly visual, place-based natural history weaves together simple identification keys and whimsical, factual insights, clearly organized by trees, wildflowers, shrubs, mammals, and birds. Written by a Montessori teacher expressly to foster observation skills and a love of nature in young children, this book provides a depth of information and full-color watercolors that will engage the whole family.

About the Author

Joanna Howes has a bachelor's degree in natural history and ecology, as well as a master's degree in education. She is a naturalist and Montessori teacher in Tahoe Vista, California. Alex Bailey has a bachelor's degree in geology and a master's degree in environmental geochemistry. She is a fine artist and scientific illustrator in Reno, Nevada.