• Laws Field Guide to the Sierra Nevada The California Academy of Sciences

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.

Easy-to-use features include:
- Intuitive organization, color tabs, and simple keys
- Similar-looking species side by side
- Over 2,800 full-color illustrations
- Range maps of species that are otherwise difficult to distinguish
- Index of common and scientific names
- Lightweight and compact--ideal for backpacking

Impressively detailed and comprehensive, the guide includes:
- More than 1,700 species
- Descriptions of behavior, adaptations, and interactions between species
- 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

• The best road trips through Nevada, from 3 days on "the loneliest road in America," to a week covering Death Valley and the Extraterrestrial Highway, with detailed information on travel times, distances, and directions
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
  
• The top sights and unique activities for all travel styles: Explore caves and glaciers at Great Basin National Park, or go fishing, swimming, or boating on Lake Tahoe or Lake Mead. Marvel at the engineering of the Hoover Dam, camp out at a secluded alpine lake, or find the best spots for a day hike. Schedule your visit during one of the major festivals that frequent Nevada (Burning Man, Art Town Reno, or the National Rodeo Finals), or shop for local turquoise trinkets. Try your hand at a slot machine, and get a taste of the world-renowned Las Vegas nightlife
• Focused coverage of Reno, Las Vegas, Death Valley, Tahoe, Central Nevada, Elko, the Ruby Mountains, and more
• Honest advice on where to stay, when to go, and how to get around
• Expert tips from long-time Nevada local Scott Smith
• Thorough information, including background on the landscape, plants and animals, climate, and local culture

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Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years.

With new hotels and attractions, not to mention new shows and headliners, the number of visitors to Las Vegas reached a record 42.9 million in 2016. Fodor's writers have been on the scene, uncovering the hottest trends in dining, lodging, nightlife, and more, both on and off the Strip.

Fodor’s Las Vegas includes:

• PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along map provides essential information about top attractions, nearby dining, and more.
• UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE: From top to bottom, this edition of Fodor's Las Vegas has been completely revised, with new hotels, restaurants, attractions, shops, and shows on the Strip and beyond.



• SPECIAL FEATURES: Illustrated features provide an in-depth look at the city's colorful history and lead readers on a journey down the Colorado River.
• INDISPENSABLE TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS: A Las Vegas Planner helps readers choose the best times to travel to Las Vegas and choose transportation. Features cover the best things to do for free in this increasingly expensive resort city. Travel advice on regional scenic wonders such as the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam has information for planning a spectacular side trip. A Basic Strategy chart for Blackjack helps gamblers make the most of their money at the tables.
• DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Las Vegas offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife.
• COVERS: All major hotels on and off The Strip, Downtown Las Vegas, Red Rock Canyon, Lake Mead, the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Death Valley, Area 51.

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Written by local experts, Fodor's travel guides have been offering advice and professionally vetted recommendations for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

From the vastness of the Grand Canyon to Sedona’s red rocks and the living Sonoran Desert, Arizona’s landscapes are awe-inspiring. The state’s spectacular canyons, blooming deserts, raging rivers, petrified forests, and scenic mountains enthrall lovers of the outdoors in pursuit of hiking, rafting, golf, or picturesque spots to watch the sunset. In full-color throughout, Fodor's Arizona and the Grand Canyon helps travelers take advantage of the state's myriad pleasures, including outstanding museums and galleries, Navajo and Hopi cultural experiences, three national parks, and world-renowned spas.

This travel guide includes:

•PULLOUT MAP: A handy take-along map provides added value, giving travelers essential information so they can travel with confidence

•ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE contains a brief introduction and spectacular color photos that capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Arizona & The Grand Canyon

•UPDATED COVERAGE: The guide features the latest hotel and restaurant openings throughout the state, particularly the fast-growing Phoenix and Tuscan areas.

•ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Illustrated features advise travelers on how to experience some of Arizona's top outdoor activities: star-gazing; exploring canyons, deserts, mountains, flora, and fauna; and the ultimate Grand Canyon adventure, rafting the Colorado River. Spotlights highlight Phoenix-area golf, visiting Native American reservations, and the Wild West.

•INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Each chapter opens with an orientation map, the top reasons to go, and other essential information to help visitors plan their time effectively. Dining and Lodging map atlases in Phoenix and Tucson make locating a hotel or meal simple. A Top Picks chart for Grand Canyon hiking trails helps travelers choose a hike based on length, grade, trail conditions, time of year, and level of difficulty.

•DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Arizona and the Grand Canyon offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their visit. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks in every category.

•COVERS: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Tucson, the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Petrified Forest National Park, Monument Valley, Yuma, the Hoover Dam, Flagstaff, and more.

• the definitive resource for exploring California's spectacular landscape and abundant flora and fauna