The San Juan Islands of Washington state make up some of the country's most breath-taking scenery. Carved by glaciers of long ago, the islands consist of a rugged beachfront, thousand-foot deep channels, plentiful wildlife, and charming communities. In 77 color photographs, Charles Gurche creates a tribute to the islands that is picture perfect.

Softcover.

Rich, full-color landscape photographs made all around Washington's Olympic National Park make this an excellent souvenir or remembrance. Rainforest, Pacific beaches and their creatures, misty landscapes, rushing cascades - Randklev's camera has captured it all.

Softcover.

This Handy Guide covers all the best hikes, picnic spots, places to see wildlife, wildflowers, waterfalls, and more. Compiles by a former park ranger, with beautiful color photographs, locator maps and directions.

168 color photographs

2 black-and-white photographs

11 maps

164 pages

softcover

PUR perfect bound

5.5" x 8.5 "

This beautiful edition illustrates the grandeur of Mount Rainier and its surrounding environment. It introduces the men, women and children who pioneered the mountain from its western flanks to the agriculturaly-rich Yakima Valley... the Rainier Byways. 

Product Details  

• Product Type:  Book
• Title:  Rainier Byways: Visions, Truths & Myths
• Author:  Wilton Daniels
• Photography:  John Marshall
• ISBN 10:  0-939688-26-3
• Publisher:  Directed Media Inc.
• Publication Date:  1989
• Edition:  First
• Printed:  United States of America
• Material:  Paperback
• Size:  12.0" (w) x 9.0" (h) x 0.1" (d)
• Weight:  0.5 lbs.
• Format:  Full Color Photographs
• Number of Pages:  40
• Age Level:  Young Readers to Adult 

EXPLORE WASHINGTON'S BACKROADS: HIGHWAYS AND HOMETOWNS OF THE EVERGREEN STATE By John Deviny

With Stunning photographs and inspiring, often provocative, stories, "Exploring Washington's Backroads" takes you off the beaten path and into the colorful soul of the Evergreen State.

73 color photographs

17 color maps

80 pages

softcover

The Washington: A State of Contrasts, 2nd Edition - Textbook is more than an updated version of a best selling product. Rather, it is a complete re-imagining of the work to meet the demanding standards of the twenty-first century classroom. Whereas our first edition approached the history, geography, economy, and politics of Washington from a thematic viewpoint, the second edition takes a chronological approach focusing on the people of Washington.  

The primary objective is to describe the diverse people who live in Washington, where they came from and why, their contributions to our society and culture, and the contemporary activities in which they participate. As a result of this approach, a comprehensive picture of Washington emerges; one that appreciates the historical contributions of all peoples, accurately explains contemporary social, cultural, economic, and political activities, and provides proper context for Washington’s role in the larger American and global community.  

The second edition consists of 13 chapters, discussed in chronological order. It is written at a level appropriate for 7th -12th grade secondary students. To facilitate student comprehension, the layout of the book was designed to be more interactive. Thus new vignettes, color photographs, illustrations, diagrams, maps, and artwork were added. The free flowing layout engages student curiosity and supports the text. Overall, the changes have resulted in a superior product that meets and exceeds the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs). Furthermore, Directed Media Inc. consciously responds to feedback received from educators across the state.  

Product Details  

• Product:  Book (Textbook/Student Edition)
• Title:  Washington: A State of Contrasts
• Author:  Dale A. Lambert and Dustin W. Clark
• ISBN 10:  0-939688-34-4
• ISBN 13:  978-0-939688-34-0
• Publisher:  Directed Media Inc.
• Publication Date:  2008
• Edition:  Second
• Printed:  United States of America
• Material:  Hardbound
• Size:  8.5" (w) x 11.0" (h) x 1.0" (d)
• Weight:  4.0 lbs.
• Format:  Color with Black and White Photographs
• Number of Pages:  512
• Age Level:  Secondary (7th-12th Grade)  

Other Books by Dustin W. Clark  

• Washington: A State of Contrasts - Teachers Manual (2nd edition)
• The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future (5th edition)
• The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future - IRP/Manual (5th edition)

Other Books by Dale Lambert   

• Washington: Past and Present (1st edition)
• Washington: Past and Present - Teachers Manual (1st edition)
• Washington: A State of Contrasts (1st edition)
• Washington: A State of Contrasts - Teachers Manual (1st and 2nd editions)
• The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th editions)
• The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future - IRP/Manual (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th editions) 

Seals, sea stacks, whales, and whitewater—oregon has 360 miles of some of the most untamed coastline in the world. From north to south, more than 30 fine-art photographers capture its best attributes and outdoor activities. Sumptuous images include the towering sea stacks at cannon beach and bandon beach, sandstone formations at shore acres, the giant sinkhole thor's well, and barking sea lions at gold beach, where the wild rogue river meets the sea.

Size: 7 1/2" x 5 1/2".

Stunning photography of Oregon's wine valley Showcases work from 25 fine-art photographers Author well known photographer in Oregon region -A beautifully packaged gift book for the region's residents and visitors -Photos solicited and curated by a local photographer who is active in the arts scene Stretching from Portland to Eugene in Oregon, the fertile Willamette Valley is known for its pinot noir wines, farms, festivals, and charming small towns. Twenty fine-art photographers offer a collection of exquisite images from tulip and dahlia festivals to sunflower fields, waterfalls, and cultural hotspots such as McMinnville. The scenes will remind residents of the richness of this region and inspire visitors to experience it firsthand.

Barbara Tricarico 112 pp | 116 color images | Hard Cover

Bend's craft breweries, water sports along the deschutes river, rock climbing and slacklining at smith rock, the surreal lava rock moonscape at newberry national volcanic monument—central oregon offers a feast for the eye in every direction.

Size: 7 1/2" x 5 1/2".

Join more than 30 fine-art photographers on a tour of southern oregon's charming small towns, natural beauty, and thrilling outdoor activities. The umpqua valley's waterfalls, the emerald-blue illinois river, jacksonville's britt music festival, and world-class vineyards in the rogue and applegate valleys—southern oregon has something for everyone!

Size: 7 1/2" x 5 1/2".

-Stunning images of Oregon from 20 fine-art photographers Author is well-known photographer in the Oregon region -A peek into the lifestyle of the current-day wild-west landscape for Oregonians, visitors, and photographers -Photos solicited and curated by a local photographer who is active in the arts scene Eastern Oregon’s ambiguous borders stretch from the Columbia River Gorge in the north to the Nevada border in the south, straddling Idaho to the east. Home to cattle ranchers, pronghorn, wild horses, and sagebrush, this high-desert territory is more of a lifestyle than a region. Over 20 fine-art photographers provide a look at its diverse wildlife, ghost towns, and golden mountains, including the Steens and Blue Mountains, Malheur National Forest, and the spectacular Painted Hills, considered one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon.

Barbara Tricarico 112 pp | 99 color images | Hard Cover

The updated textbook is presented in a regional format, discussing the history of Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future, 5th Edition - Textbook, emphasizes the major geologic events, geographic aspects, historical trends, demographic patterns, cultural diversity, governmental organization, socioeconomic development, recreational opportunities, and environmental concerns for the Pacific Northwest region.

This textbook clearly fulfills the academic content and mandated requirements for high school graduation. It exceeds Washington's rigorous K-12 Social Studies EALR standards and benchmarks for Certificate of Mastery. Likewise this text meets the statewide adoption standards for Oregon and Idaho. Each chapter begins with a two-page format that emphasizes important items germane to the chapter: Current Issues Update, Keys to Understanding, and an Overview.

The book contains informative charts, detailed maps, special topic vignettes, biographical sketches, complete timelines, historic paintings, archival photos, 3-D graphs, and more than 400 vivid color photos of the Pacific Northwest. Also included for the student's educational benefit are challenging student activities, a comprehensive index, and an informative glossary of terms and key concepts.  

Product Details  

• Product:  Book (Textbook/Student Edition)
• Title:  The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future, 5th Edition - Textbook
• Author:  Dale A. Lambert
• ISBN 10:  0-939688-38-7
• ISBN 13:  978-0-939688-38-8
• Publisher:  Directed Media Inc.
• Publication Date:  2006
• Edition:  Fifth
• Printed:  United States of America
• Material:  Hardbound Book
• Size:  8.75" (w) x 11.25" (h) x 1.13" (d)
• Weight:  3.9 lbs.
• Format:  Color with Black and White Photographs
• Number of Pages:  512 Pages; 6 Units and 22 Chapters
• Age Level:  Secondary (7th-12th Grade)  

Other Books by Dustin Clark

• Washington: A State of Contrasts (2nd edition)
• Washington: A State of Contrasts - Teachers Manual (2nd edition)
• The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future - IRP/Manual (5th edition)

Other Books by Dale Lambert  

• Washington: Past and Present (1st edition)
• Washington: Past and Present - Teachers Manual (1st edition)
• Washington: A State of Contrasts (1st and 2nd editions)
• Washington: A State of Contrasts - Teachers Manual (1st and 2nd editions)
• The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th editions)
• The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future - IRP/Manual (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th editions) 

Join landscape photographer David Skernick as he travels the remote back roads of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada—a region so rich in natural beauty that much of it has been preserved by the national park system. Panoramic images place the viewer directly into landscapes containing ranches, wolves, wild horses, and stunning geological formations.

9 1/8" x 8 1/8" x .827". 192 pages.

Hopi traditional elder Thomas Banyacya once described the American Southwest as "the spiritual center of our continent.” Author, photographer, and adventurer John Annerino retraces ancient trails to show us why this is so. Through recent and historical photos, essays, and literary quotes, he takes us across what the Spaniards often feared as despoblados, or uninhabited lands, from Old Mexico to the Four Corners of ancient cities, painted deserts, and trilingual cultural landscapes—some of the most inaccessible land on the continent. Juxtaposed with tales of his own perilous excursions, the book contains oral histories and remarkable images of terrain that few of today's tourists have ever seen. Told from a current point of view, this throwback to the days of Geronimo and Navajo headman Manuelito will appeal to adventurers, historians, and those interested in the mesmerizing mystique of our own American outback.

John Annerino 112 pp | 70 color and b/w images | HC

If you care deeply – about rocks and minerals, magma and lava, plate tectonics, volcanoes, and mountain-building – you might be a geologist! Here’s the perfect notebook for everyone who’s down-to-Earth. It has charts and features for rock identification and plenty of room to note all your field observations and to-do lists. (GEOLOGY. It’s big.)
48 pages | 3-1/2" x 5"