From the Introduction: Under a bright moon on a late winter's night, the Sierra Nevada forest is still and silent. If you were to walk through it, you would see only snow glowing as if lit from within and shadowy outlines of trees. But a whole world buzzing with life exists here--and it can be a harsh place to live. Summer brings plenty of sunshine with little to no rain. Winter means months of deep snow and scarce food. The forest holds ancient stories of the ways in which every creature is perfectly suited to survive here. Explore, observe, and let the forest tell you these tales!

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Excerpted from Wild Sierra Nevada: A Family Nature Guide by Joanna Howes
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