Discover San Francisco and the Bay Area - a region renowned for its culture, history, natural beauty, and incredible food. Whether you want to get inspired by contemporary art at SFMOMA, weekend in the Wine Country, or hike through Muir Woods National Monument, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that San Francisco and the Bay Area have to offer. San Francisco's famous steep hills offer unparalleled views over its diverse neighbourhoods, from the historic houses of Alamo to the lantern-adorned alleys of Chinatown.
The definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of South Africa.South Africa – from the vast savanna of Kruger to the unparalleled richness of the Cape – is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, featuring the highest number of endemics of any African country, as well as rich seabird assemblage and vast numbers of more widespread yet no less spectacular African birds.The perfect companion for any wildlife-friendly visitor, Birds of South Africa provides photographic coverage of more than 340 species that regularly occur in the region.Concise text for each species includes information on identification, songs and calls, behaviour, distribution and habitat, with each photo having been carefully selected to guide identification. A guide to the best birdwatching sites in South Africa is also included.Portable yet authoritative, this is the perfect guide for travellers and birdwatchers visiting this spectacular and bird-rich destination.
Venture into the great outdoors of the United States and introduce little readers to the National Parks for the first time!Did you know Lassen Peak is home to not one but three types of volcanoes? Situated in California, the Lassen Volcanic National Park last saw a volcanic eruption in 1915--but there is still so much to see, like fumaroles, boiling pools, and steaming ground! Learn all about Lassen's shield, cinder dome, and composite volcanoes--and more--in My Lassen Volcanic National Park!In each book in the series, young readers will discover a mini guidebook that includes: Unique park featuresWildlife and weatherScenic viewsPark history and original peoplesAnd more fun park activities!Little ones will be ready to guide your next road trip from the backseat in no time!With art from iconic illustrator Greg Paprocki (Baby's Classics), this series of national park primers for little ones promises to start the family on a cross-country adventure! Where will you go next?
