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Book Synopsis: A Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist"I love this book. It reads like a walk in the woods with the best naturalists."—John Muir Laws
A Californian may vacation in Yosemite, Big Sur, or Death Valley, but many of us come home to an oak woodland. Yet, while common, oak woodlands are anything but ordinary. In a book rich in illustration and suffused with wonder, author Kate Marianchild combines extensive research and years of personal experience to explore some of the marvelous plants and animals that the oak woodlands nurture. Acorn woodpeckers unite in marriages of up to ten mates and raise their young cooperatively. Ground squirrels roll in rattlesnake skins to hide their scent from hungry snakes. Manzanita's rust-colored, paper-thin bark peels away in time for the summer solstice, exposing sinuous contours that are cool to the touch even on the hottest day. Conveying up-to-the-minute scientific findings with a storyteller's skill, Marianchild introduces us to a host of remarkable creatures in a world close by, a world that “rustles, hums, and sings with the sounds of wild things.”
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Unlock the Secrets of the Oak Woodlands with this captivating book. Explore the hidden wonders of California's oak woodlands and immerse yourself in nature like never before. Author Kate Marianchild takes you on a journey through these enchanting landscapes, combining extensive research and personal experiences to bring you closer to the marvelous plants and animals that thrive there.
Immerse yourself in the world of oak woodlands with Secrets of the Oak Woodlands: Plants and Animals among California's Oaks. Discover the fascinating behaviors of acorn woodpeckers who form unusual marital bonds with up to ten mates and raise their young cooperatively. Learn about the clever survival strategies of ground squirrels, who ingeniously hide their scent from hungry predators by rolling in rattlesnake skins. Marvel at the beauty of manzanita trees as their rust-colored, paper-thin bark peels away, revealing sinuous contours that remain cool to the touch even on the hottest summer day.
Kate Marianchild's vivid storytelling and her ability to convey the latest scientific findings will transport you into a world that rustles, hums, and sings with the sounds of wild things. Dive deep into this book that reads like a walk in the woods with the best naturalists. It's no wonder that Secrets of the Oak Woodlands has been recognized as a Next Generation Indie Book Award Finalist. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the diverse ecosystem that exists right in your own backyard.
To embark on an extraordinary journey through the mysterious oak woodlands, order your copy of Secrets of the Oak Woodlands: Plants and Animals among California's Oaks now. Click here to get your hands on this captivating book and open your eyes to the wonders of nature.
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