Beautiful and well-researched, this book is an extensive collection of stories, facts and pictures. Written for lovers of nature and Los Angeles, Wild LA tells a story of man and nature in an urban environment, capturing moments of awe as well as moments where the two species clash. This book is definitely targeted toward older kids and adults based on the amount of written material, but one that the whole family could enjoy together. The 300-some pages are chocked full of beautiful photography and graphic features which makes it an excellent source of entertainment as well as education.

Specific chapters on invasive species, backyard habitats, and community science were particularly interesting and will be very helpful for people looking to get involved. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in nature and the LA area. ( )