This revised and expanded edition of an award-winning book not only explores British Columbia’s stunning ecology but also features an increased focus on climate change. With expanded sections on the province’s geological history, updated information on the mountain pine beetle and the future of B.C.’s biodiversity, and fresh information on many other topics, this edition includes new illustrations, photos, sidebars, and new and revised maps. Both an authoritative reference and an easy-to-read guide, this revised edition is a must for anyone who wants detailed and up-to-date information about British Columbia’s dazzling natural world.

Explores British Columbia's stunning ecology with a focus on climate change. The province's geological history, updated information on the mountain pine beetle and the future of B.C.'s biodiversity. This edition includes new illustrations, photos, sidebars, and new and revised maps. A must for anyone who wants detailed and uptodate information about British Columbia's dazzling natural world.

Life in Stone is the first book to focus on British Columbia's fossils. Each of its chapters is written by a specialist for a general audience, and each is devoted to a separate fossil group that is particularly well represented in the province. Richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, Life in Stone will provide fascinating reading for anyone interested in learning more about the animals and plants that inhabited British Columbia during prehistoric times.

For anyone interested in the natural history and ethnology of British Columbia, this catalogue is an essential resource. Compiled by the Provincial Museum of Victoria, this comprehensive guide provides detailed descriptions of the museum's collections of plants, animals, fossils, and artifacts, as well as insights into the cultural and historical context of these objects. With beautiful illustrations and informative text, this book is a real treasure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.