This outstanding book is a field guide to the natural history of Costa Rica, featuring 350 color illustrations of commonly encountered birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. Introductory chapters cover habitats, parks and conservation in Costa Rica. It's an all-around handbook, noteworthy for its color plates.  (CRC11, $27.95)

Costa Rica
Travellers' Wildlife Guides
Conservation
Reptiles & Amphibians
Birds
Mammals