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 Cooking for the Birds by Adele Porter Invite everybirdy with this book that features 26 simple recipes, perfect to tackle alone or with the whole family. Includes tips for selecting the right ingredients for the right birds. Attract orioles, hummingbirds and more. The photo examples of the finished recipes are a sight to see! Paperback, $9.95 |
 Snowflakes Creative
Paper Cutouts This book shows you how to make wonderful snowflakes, and we think this would be a perfect family get-together. This book will turn you into a snowflake pro (which is not quite the same as being a flake-ologist). It contains 75 full-size patterns, and includes instructions for folding, cutting, and decorating your snowflakes. $9.95 printed with pride in USA |
 The Christmas Humbugs is our favorite holiday book ever and it
is back in stock just in time for the holidays! Christmas is coming but someone is playing
tricks. Torn stockings and broken candy canes reveal that the Christmas Humbugs have
arrived at this holiday home. From Michigan's own Michael Glenn and Colleen Monroe. $17.95
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 Squirrely 2012 Calendar:
The third edition of the Undiscovered Squirrel Calendars is now available, and it includes
several new, never before seen squirrels! Have you ever seen a porcupine squirrel, an
armadillo squirrel, or a cow squirrel? It is very funny and artfully crafted. This
calendar is sure to bring a smile to everyone's face. $12.95, and made in the U.S.A.! |
 Also available by Michael Glenn & Colleen Monroe: A Wish to be a Christmas Tree This charming tale of an overgrown pine that was always passed over for Christmas, and what his woodland friends do to help him, is sure to become a holiday classic for years to come. $17.95 |
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Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Birds of North America - By Edward S. Brinkley
Foreword by Craig Tufts, NWF Chief Naturalist From the National Wildlife Federation The most up-to-date, all-photographic field guide to North American birds. Birders will find it indispensable: this single, portable volume features more than 750 species, along with more than 2,000 stunning images by leading nature photographers showing birds in their natural habitats. Other features include: more than 600 maps showing bird distribution in every season; strategies for watching and identifying birds; a complete species index plus a quick-flip index; a glossary of terms; and a checklist of birds. The guide’s unique waterproof cover makes it especially valuable for use in the field. $19.95 |
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Guide to Birds of North America by Kenn KaufmanIn 2000 Houghton Mifflin first published the Kaufman Focus Guide to the Birds of North America. Critically acclaimed for its innovative design, the Kaufman guide began introducing a new generation to birding. In 2005, this new Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America is now the most up-to-date field guide, including dozens of changes by the American Ornithologists’ Union in official names of birds; the addition of new species to reflect the latest scientific discoveries; and dozens of updated range maps. Packaged in a compact format that has made this guide the easiest to use for fast identification in the field.Flex-bound, full color photographs, 392 pages, $18.95 |
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Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Eastern Region by John Bull & John Farrand, Jr. An all-photographic field guide to birds describes 508 species found in the eastern region of North America, and features 646 full-color, high-quality nature photographs and a detailed range map for each species. It is organized visually, by color and shape to make identification simple and accurate in the field. $19.95 printed in Japan |
 National
Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America - Outstanding full-color
illustrations 480 pages. Paperback 5" x 8" handy range maps. "Get a room
full of birders and 90% of 'em will have a 'National Geo' with them," says one famed
bird enthusiast. Fourth Edition. Mel Baughman & Barbara Brownell, Editors;
Introduction by Dr. John W. Fitzpatrick. ISBN 0-7922-6877-6 $21.95 |
 National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of
Eastern North America (or Western North America - right)Jon L. Dunn & Jonathan Alderfer, Editors National Geographic Society. 448 pages, 5-3/8" x 8", full-color illustrations, range maps, $19.95 each |
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Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Songbirds and Familiar Backyard Birds: East (also
available, same format for West). Indispensable, portable pocket guides with full-color
photographs to the creatures, plants, and natural phenomenon you are most likely to see.
$9.95 each |
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Field Guides: Eastern Birds A Guide to Field Identification by James Coe Can you name all the birds visiting your backyard feeder, swimming on a local pond, or soaring through familiar skies? This easy-to-use guide is perfect for the casual observer or beginning bird enthusiast. Highly acclaimed by critics, Eastern Birds is the ideal companion for nature walks and for pleasurable bird watching. $14.95 |
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Field Guides for Young Naturalists: Backyard Birds Jonathan P. Latimer & Karen Stray Nolting Illustrated by Roger Tory Peterson This guide uses life-like illustrations to help young naturalists make accurate identifications. The book is simple, friendly, and easy to use, ensuring the success of beginners. $5.95 (ages 8 - 12) |
 Field Guide to
Backyard Birds of the Northeast by George Loggins - Over 100 entries showcasing
the 60 most popular birds of the Northeast, and includes how to attract birds to feeders,
full-color illustrations of both male and female birds, and instructions on the most
effective placement of feeders. ISBN 1-59186-008-3; full-color photographs, full-color
illustrations. $9.95 |
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Concise Field Guide to 188 Common Birds of North America by Roger Tory Peterson Peterson First Guides are the first books the beginning naturalist needs. They make it fun to get into the field, and easy to progress to the full-fledged Peterson guides. $5.95 |
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Field Guide to Birds of North America - The most accessible, concise, and
easy-to-use Peterson guide. Includes full-color Peterson-style illustrations,
species accounts, maps on same page, and other information. Flexi-bound, 544 pages with
195 color plates. A "must-have" field guide for birding lovers; ISBN-10:
0618966145. $26.00 |
 Feeder
Birds of Eastern North America: A Quick and Easy Guide to Identifying Who is on
Your Bird Feeder. Slim, affordable and in a larger format designed especially for the
eighty million North Americans who watch and feed birds. Full-color, $9.95 |
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Field Guide to the Birds Of Eastern and Central North America - Peterson,
paperback. New revised 5th edition; flexibound. $20.00 |
 Hummingbirds of
North America Peterson Field Guides by Sheri L. Williamson. Completely new to the
Peterson line, this is the first comprehensive guide to the identification of North
American hummingbirds. Covering all 31 species. Flexi-bound, $22.00 |
 Peterson Guide to Warblers - by John Dunn. All 60 North American
species of warblers are described in detail; color maps. Flexibound $20.00; Hardcover:
$30.00printed in the USA |
 First
Flight A Mother Hummingbird’s Story by Don Carroll & Noriko Carroll ,
hardcover 102 pages, 8¼" x 8¼" full-color photographs $14.95When Noriko and Don Carroll moved from NY City to suburban Las Vegas, they found a tiny nest on a clothesline on their back porch. As the Carrolls settled into their new home, so did a female hummingbird they named Honey. The Carrolls watched in fascination as they witnessed an event few humans are privy to—the birth and growth of two hummingbirds. First Flight is the beautifully photographed story of Honey and her two chicks, Ray and Zen, and captures the grace, the beauty, and the simultaneous strength and fragility of one of nature's tiniest birds. Don's images are woven throughout with Noriko's charming narrative describing the mother bird and her developing brood. Readers will be captivated by the inherent drama as it unfolds in miniature, and they'll cheer as babies Ray and Zen make their own first flights out into a bright new world. See also: First Flight DVD >> |
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 The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America
- full-color illustrations used in the publication of the acclaimed Sibley Guide to Birds
is now divided into eastern and western regions. 432 pages, flexi-bound. $19.95 printed in Hong Kong |
 The Sibley Field Guide
to Birds of Western North America by David Allen Sibley (see Eastern region guide, left) $19.95 |
 The Sibley Guide to Birds - The brand new field
guide to North American birds is the most exciting field guide to come out since Roger
Tory Peterson first invented the field guide in the early years of the 20th century.
6,600 beautiful pictures of American birds in lifelike poses; over 500 large pages.
Hardcover $35.00printed in Hong Kong |
 Sibley’s
Birding Basics - David Allen Sibley details everything the birder needs to know
to identify species. Even experts will be able to use the book to hone their skills of
identification, when and where to look for birds, and explains the basic concepts of
identification: shape and size of the bird itself, and the colors and other defining
features of the feathers. Each point is illustrated with Sibley’s extraordinary
full-color paintings—all of them made specifically for this volume—which range from a
detail of a feather to a view of the whole bird. ISBN 0-375-70966-5 Flexi-cover $15.95 |
 Sibley’s Backyard Birds of Eastern North America Wall
Poster This new poster features 98 common species in 144 illustrations. They are
reproduced in relative scale, arranged by families: finches, blackbirds, woodpeckers,
etc., and covers our region. The illustrations were created after years of observation and
capture the essence of each bird accurately. This poster measuring 24” x 36” would be
a wonderful gift for anyone who watches and appreciates birds. $29.95. JJ Cardinal Tip: Purchase this one early if you plan on having it professionally framed as a holiday gift. |
 The Oriole Book by Nancy Flood - Paperback 90
pages, from Stackpole Books (October 2009). Product Dimensions: 8¾ x 5¾ x 3/8
inches; Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces. Author Nancy Flood is an ornithologist at the University
of Kamloops in British Columbia. Learn more about one of the most colorful and
popular groups of birds in North America with this fact-filled guide. Illustrated natural
history information covering feeding behaviors, courtship, nest building, raising young,
migration, and more. $19.95 |
 Backyard Birdsong - A Guide to Listening by
Donald Kroodsma A unique multi-media tool featuring a built-in audio devise with traditional field guide (text and illustrations). 75 species from Eastern and Central North America with the touch of a button as you read about their descriptions, songs, and calls. $29.95
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 Common
Birds and Their Songs Lang Elliott & Marie Read This book-audio package
provides a unique introduction to fifty of the most familiar birds of North America and
their songs. 128 pages, full-color photographs, and range maps. Paper and compact disc,
$22.00 |
 A Sam’s Guide to Bluebirds Enjoy the Captivating Beauty and Sounds of North America’s Bluebirds Bluebirds are found only in North America. Enjoy learning more about how these birds raise their families. Know the threats they face. This fun-to-use guide will help you learn all about opening and managing your own bluebird house or trail, an important step in supporting bluebird populations. $24.95 DVD + CD-ROM |
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Guide to Birds: Eastern Region or Western Region (see left) by Donald and Lillian Stokes The Stokes' Field Guide to Birds is comprehensive. $17.99 each |
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Stokes Beginner’s
Guide to Birds: Eastern Region or Western Region by Donald & Lillian Stokes Offers novice birders with an introductory guide that provide instant access to the most commonly sighted species in the east and in the west. $9.99 each |
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Field Guide to the Birds of North Americaby Donald & Lillian Stokes Paperback: 816 pages; published by Little, Brown and Company. Features 853 North American bird species and more than 3,400 color photographs. ISBN# 978-0316010504. 5¾ x 2 x 8½ inches. $24.99 import alert: printed in China |
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 Wild About Michigan Birds A Youth's Guide to
the Birds of Michigan Introduce Kids to the Fun of Bird Watching Includes: color photos, habitat info, range maps, egg photos, life cycles, places to journal, and really fun facts for kids! Paperback. $17.95 |
 Birds of Michigan by Ted Black
& Gregory Kennedy Learn about 302 species of Michigan birds in fascinating detail. Descriptions of each bird, illustrations and range maps help you identify birds and understand their habits. The birds are grouped and color coded for quick identification. A checklist helps you keep a list of your birding accomplishments. ISBN#: 978-1-55105-336-3. 360 pages, 5½" x 8½" paperback. $21.95 |
 Birds of Michigan: Field Guide by Stan Tekiela features
112 species, all Michigan birds. No need to look through dozens of photos of birds that
don't live in our state. Easy to use color guide: see a yellow bird and you don't know
what it is? Go to the yellow section. Contains range maps and interesting facts. $12.95[related product --->] |
 Birds of Michigan Field Guide and Audio CD - The
two best tools for enjoying birds in Michigan in one great, pocket-size package! This
exceptional value includes Birds of Michigan Field Guide to 112 common birds, and
a follow-along audio CD of the bird’s songs and calls, and packages tidily in a leather
case, $29.95 |
 Great Lakes Nature Guide by James
McCormac, Krista Kagume - The natural heritage of the Great Lakes region endures despite
intense population and industrial pressures. This guide features over 400 species of
plants and animals in the region. It includes extensive natural history, including animal
behavior, ecology and range of species and native uses. You'll also find color maps of the
Great Lakes states--Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin
and Minnesota--showing parks and natural areas. This handy companion for the amateur
naturalist will deeply enrich his or her next outing. ISBN# 978-976-8200-51-8, 240 pgs.,
5½" x 8½". $19.95 |
 National
Geographic Field Guide to Birds: Michigan This guide provides affordable, portable, reliable region-specific information, perfect for the novice or experienced birder. It contains an introduction by an expert birder from the region offering guidance on where to look for key birds. $14.95 |
 The Forests of Michigan By Donald I. Dickmann &
Larry A. Leefers A perfect companion to Michigan Trees. No book currently on bookstore shelves explores, as The Forests of Michigan does, the natural history, ecology, management, economic importance, and use of the rich and varied forests that cover about half of the state's 36.3 million acres. $29.95 |
 Michigan Trees A Guide to the Trees of Michigan and the
Great Lakes Region Revised and Updated By Burton V. Barnes & Warren H.
Wagner, Jr. The number-one book for tree identification in Michigan and the Great Lakes. If you buy one tree guide this year, this should be it. Now in its tenth decade of publication, Michigan Trees is the must-have reference book for anyone who wants to learn about the trees of this unique North American region. $19.95 |
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 Backyard Bird Identification Booklet - A field guide to more
than 80 common feeder visitors across North America. The booklet's introduction tells you
how to identify various birds. The balance of the booklet is devoted to photographs of
each species, with ranges, field marks, and food preferences. (32-page, full-color
booklet) $3.99 |
 Enjoying
Bluebirds More - The perfect bluebird landlord manual! Learn how to get the
greatest number of healthy bluebirds and the most enjoyment from your bluebird boxes.
Dazzling color photographs and illustrations make this comprehensive handbook an
outstanding value. (32-page, full-color booklet) $3.99see also: J.J. Cardinal's bluebird feeders & houses |
 Enjoying
Bird Feeding More - filled with practical tips on everything from suet to
mealworms. Author Julie Zickefoose shares her secrets for setting up a feeding station
that will bring your yard to life by attracting more birds. 32 colorful pages. $3.99 |
 Answer Guide - BWD Editor Bill Thompson, III, helps you cut to
the chase by providing answers and solutions to 101 backyard questions. From cats to
squirrels, from baffles to birdbaths, from sick birds to quick birds (hummingbirds), it's
all in here. (32-page, full-color booklet) $3.99 |
 A
Guide to Bird Homes - Did you know that 85 species of North American birds use
nest boxes or natural cavities? Author Scott Shalaway reveals the lessons he's learned in
years of backyard study. You'll find out what works and what doesn't work; you'll get
species profiles of the most prolific cavity nesters; and the beautiful photographs that
accompany the text will amaze and delight you. (32-page, full-color booklet) $3.99see also: J.J. Cardinal's bird houses & bird house kits |
 Understanding Bats
- Learn about the secret lives of these gentle mammals and how they benefit us.
Researchers Kim Williams and Rob Mies dispel common myths, answer frequently asked
questions, profile North America's six most regularly seen bat species, and provide
information about bat conservation. (32-page, full-color booklet) $3.99 |
 Enjoying Purple Martins More - The first-ever complete
handbook for the purple martin landlord. Packed with priceless info, it includes a
scout-arrival-dates map, a predator baffle design, and a troubleshooting chart. (32-page,
full-color booklet) $3.99 |
 Enjoying
Squirrels More (or Less!) - Learn about the world of squirrels and the ways you
can attract, distract, or repel them. Squirrel expert Howard Youth recounts stories from
the squirrel/feeder war front, profiles a colorful roundup of North American squirrels,
and outlines ways of keeping squirrels away from your feeders. (32-page, full-color
booklet) $3.99see also: J.J. Cardinal's squirrel feeders |
 Enjoying Woodpeckers More - Join Julie Zickefoose for a
journey into the not-so-secret lives of this favorite family of birds. From the dinky
downy to the cackling pileated, Julie offers a definitive account of woodpeckers,
describing their food preferences, housing choices, and sometimes baffling behavior.
(32-page, full-color booklet) $3.99 |
 Creating Your Water Garden There are few additions to a
yard that evoke the tranquillity and serenity of a water garden. The latest title from
Bird Watcher's Digest Press includes everything you need to know about creating your own
water garden. (32-page, full-color booklet) $3.99 |
 Enjoying Hummingbirds More - This primer offers excellent
guidance for attracting and hosting hummingbirds. Any gardener or backyard bird watcher in
North America can expect a hummingbird to visit during the warmer months. Eager
hummingbird watchers should be prepared to greet these tiny beauties with flowering plants
and nectar feeders. Detailed plant and flower charts. (32-page, full-color booklet) $3.99see also: J.J. Cardinal's hummingbird feeders |
 Creating Your Backyard Bird Garden - A great backyard bird
sanctuary starts from the ground up. Water, food, nesting habitat, cover---all the
essentials are addressed by David Donnelly in this groundbreaking effort. You'll bring in
the birds and thank Bird Watchers Digest. (32-page, full-color booklet) $3.99 |
 Enjoying Cardinals More - This
delightful 32-page booklet contains fantastic information about one of the most popular
North American backyard birds-the northern cardinal. Complete with beautiful full-color
photographs throughout, this booklet appeals to cardinal admirers of all ages and
bird-watching skill levels. Enjoying Cardinals More has all the information bird watchers
need to attract cardinals to their yards and feeders. It offers useful tips to help
identify cardinals by sight and by sound, and describes a variety of cardinal behavior
from nesting to feeding flocks. $3.99 |
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 My Monarch Journal - Witness the metamorphosis of a tiny egg
to a caterpillar, then to a chrysalis, and finally to a beautiful butterfly. Ample space
for notes, drawings and progress charts encourage readers to be scientists - and in the
process, gain a profound appreciation for these remarkable tiny beings. Paperback 52
pages, 140 color photos. Not just for children - an excellent reference tool.
ISBN-10: 1584690054. $10.95 |
 North Woods
Naturalist Series The popular North Woods Naturalist Series field guides contain detailed information, with innovative formats that make field identification a snap. Each guide will help you know what to look for and when. These books are made exclusively for the regions encompassing the North Woods of the United States and Canada. $18.95 each |
 Golden
Guide to Butterflies and Moths This Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press illustrates in full color 423 of the most common, widespread, important, or unusual North American species of Lepidoptera. A lot of information packed into this handy guide. $7.95 printed in USA |
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Field Guides: Caterpillars of Eastern North America - By David L. Wagner This lavishly illustrated guide will enable you to identify the caterpillars of nearly 700 butterflies and moths found east of the Mississippi. The more than 1,200 color photographs and two dozen line drawings include numerous exceptionally striking images. Absolutely the best caterpillar identification book! $29.95 |
 Golden Guides: Insects
- revised and updated (February 2001). Handy 4" x 6" paperback
reference, 160 pages, full-color illustrations. From St. Martin’s Press, $6.95 |
 Discovering Moths - John Himmelman introduces us to the
beautiful, fascinating, and unappreciated cousins of the butterflies: moths. Learn about
the hundreds of species that live right outside your home, how to identify them, and
attract them. Paper, full-color photographs and black & white illustrations, $18.95 printed in China |
 The Family Butterfly Book By Rick Mikula - Though
many of us know that caterpillars turn into butterflies, Rick explains the transformation
from start to finish-egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly-and reveals where each
stage can be found in the wilds of our own backyards. With stunning full-color photographs
and detailed illustrations, Rick explains how to attract, safely catch and handle, and
raise and support butterflies. He also discusses how to make irresistible habitats for
butterflies and emphasizes the importance of basking sites, water sources, and shelter.
Did you ever want to hand-feed a butterfly? Have a live-butterfly tree? Feature
butterflies in special celebrations? Rick explains all that and more. With vital facts,
how-to projects and intriguing discussions of butterfly behavior and lore, The Family
Butterfly Book is sure to amaze and inspire readers of all ages. $16.95 Printed with pride in Canada |
 Kaufman Field Guide to Butterflies of North
America By Jim P. Brock & Kenn Kaufman The most user-friendly butterfly guide ever published, still handy and compact, now updated with the very latest information. $19.95 |
 North American Insects & Spiders
by Lorus & Margery Milne - National Audubon Society Field Guide Series; 990 pages,
full-color photographs, range maps, handy pocket size, $19.95 printed in Japan |
 Spiders of the North Woods A Handy Field Reference to Our Most Common Northern Spiders - By Larry Weber Spiders of the North Woods introduces you to over 60 fascinating northern spiders. Spider guides are few and far between. Larry Weber’s easy-to-follow format makes field identification simple and fun. Full color photographs, paperback, $18.95 |
 Damselflies of the North
Woods A Field Guide to All 46 Northern Damsels by Robert Dubois Photography by Mike Reese Damselflies of the North Woods features: 46 species of damselflies found in the North Woods for Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, distinguishing characteristics, size-bars that show the damselfly’s actual body length, 120-plus color photos of living damselflies, $18.95 |
 Insects of the North Woods A Field Guide to 300 of Our Most Distinctive and Interesting Insects by Jeff Hahn Have you ever wondered what that colorful bug on your wood pile was? Insects of the North Woods will help you identify more than 300 species of six-legged critters native to Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin. $18.95 (this book will be available late summer 2009) |
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 Mammals of North America by Roland W.
Kays, and Don E. Wilson--this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date field guide to the
mammals of North America. Flexi-bound cover, $19.95 |
 Golden Guide to Mammals An accurate and fascinating introduction to more than 200 of the most common species of mammals in North America. Full color illustrations accent features that help you to recognize each animal in its natural environment. Range maps show where various species can be found. $6.95 |
 Kaufman Field Guide to Mammals of North America
By Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers & Kenn Kaufman - This comprehensive guide treats every species of wild mammal found north of the Mexican border, from squirrels and chipmunks to grizzly bears and jaguars as well as those in offshore waters. More than 1,200 photographs have been digitally edited to show correct sizes, comparative colors, and the field marks necessary for identification in the wild. $19.95 |
 Mammals of the Northeast By John O. Whitaker, Jr. & Randall Reeves The over-size format allows for truly spectacular reproduction of full-color photographs of lynx, bobcat, moose, deer, whales, and dolphins by several celebrated photographers. $16.95 |
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First Guide to Mammals By Peter Alden Peterson - First Guides are the first books the beginning naturalist needs. They make it fun to get into the field, and easy to progress to the full-fledged Peterson guides. $5.95 |
 Peterson Field Guide to Mammals of North America By Fiona A. Reid - Fourth edition - completely rewritten, with all-new range maps and illustrations for all species. All the mammals of North America north of Mexico are covered, including those found in near-shore waters. The most comprehensive, in-depth, and current guide to North American mammals, this book is the only one to include both paintings and photographs, as well as photographs of animal skulls. $20.00 |
 Raccoons A
Natural History By Samuel I. Zeveloff - The word ‘raccoon’ is drawn from the Native American Algonquian language. Their term arakun roughly translates to “he who scratches with his hands.” Anyone who has found a raccoon rummaging around in a once securely closed trash container can attest to how skillful raccoons are with their front paws. Samuel Zeveloff explores this trait and much more in his accessible natural history of raccoons. $17.95 |
 Squirrels at
My Window Life with a Remarkable Gang of Urban Squirrels By Grace Marmor Spruch - “This delightful book, as clear-eyed as it is loving, is an artful chronicle worked up out of a diary of a decade and more of intimacy with these graceful, clean, and little-understood city rodents, written by a most literate physicist - valuable, lighthearted, but serious.” - Scientific American. $12.00 |
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 The Sibley Guide to Trees - Written and Illustrated by David
Allen Sibley"A beautiful, masterful, and much-needed work that will henceforth be our guide to North American trees." -- Edward O. Wilson Precise illustrations, clear descriptions, and invaluable information. Flexi-cover. $39.95 |
 National
Geographic Field Guide to the Trees of North America The Essential Identification
Guide for Novice and Expert By Keith Rushforth & Charles Hollis - Ideal for backpacks
and back pockets alike, this indispensable reference makes it easy to identify any tree
commonly encountered between the Canadian Arctic and Mexico and from the Atlantic to the
Pacific-more than 350 species in all. $17.95 |
 The American Woodland Garden - Capturing the
Spirit of the Deciduous Forest. Alphabetical listing of woodland plants offers useful
advice for every garden, emphasizing native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, sedges,
and flowering perennials that fit the forest aesthetic. 700 stunning photos show both the
natural plant in the wild and the effects that can be achieved with them in garden
settings. Information on planting, soils, and maintenance, 376 pages, full-color
photographs, hardcover, $49.95. Rick Darke |
 Stokes Bird Gardening Book - The Complete Guide
to Creating a Bird-Friendly Habitat in Your Backyard. For anyone who wants to enjoy the
added beauty and liveliness that birds can bring to a garden. Includes photos, charts, and
plans, with ideas for every season and every region of the country, to help you create
your own backyard paradise. $12.95, paperback. Donald & Lillian Stokes, 96 pages,
full-color photographs, full-color illustrations. |
 Pollination with Mason
Bees by Dr. Margriet Dogterom 2nd edition - softcover. This book provides all the basic information needed to start and manage the blue orchard mason bee, $9.95 printed with pride in Canada |
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Audubon Society Field Guide to Wildflowers: Eastern Region By William A. Niering
& Nancy C. Olmstead - This fully revised edition brings a new level of beauty,
accuracy, and usefulness to the field guide that wildflower enthusiasts have relied upon
for more than twenty years. More than 950 all-new, full-color images show the wildflowers
of eastern North America close-up and in their natural habitats. The guide has been
completely revised to make identification in the field easier than ever. Images are
grouped by flower color and shape and keyed to clear, concise descriptions that reflect
current taxonomy. $19.95 |
 Wildflowers of
the Eastern United States “An excellent guidebook” - Bowling Green Daily News “The serious horticulturist, the devoted gardener, the occasional gardener, and even the interested novice will benefit from this book.” - Southern Living “Impressive . . . A must-have book on the shelf of anyone interested in nature in Florida.” - Tampa Tribune-Times Hardcover $29.95, Paperback $24.95 |
 Cultivating Delight - A Natural History of My Garden. Diane
Ackerman delights in her garden through all the seasons. Written in sensuous, lyrical
prose, Cultivating Delight is a hymn to nature and the pleasure we take in it.
Hardcover, $25.00 |
 Outwitting Deer 101 Truly Ingenious Methods and
Proven Techniques to Prevent Deer from Devouring Your Garden and Destroying Your Yard
- By Bill Adler, Jr. - As adaptable as squirrels, deer will jump fences, trample flowers,
even enter your house-all in search of a good meal. Adler offers over one hundred truly
ingenious methods for outwitting these voracious ungulates. Armed with Outwitting Deer,
you will keep your gardens and backyards safe from the armies of these lovely but ravenous
animals. $14.95 |
 Stokes Wildflower Book: East of the Rockies By Donald & Lillian Stokes - This guide explains how you can use wildflowers to reduce maintenance and conserve water while landscaping; how to choose, plan, and prepare the right site on your property, from a small bed to a large meadow; what to consider in buying plants or seed mixes; how to select the best and easiest plants to grow in different environments; and how to maintain your garden once you have planted it. $13.00 |
 Growing and Propagating Wild Flowers An
Easy-to-Use Guide for All Gardeners By Harry Phillips “With this book in hand, any gardener can effectively have a wildflower garden without robbing a single plant from nature. . . . You will find this book helpful no matter where you garden,” - Southern Living. $22.95 |
 Eat More Dirt - Diverting and Instructive Tips for
Growing and Tending an Organic Garden by Ellen Sandbeck. A garden can either bring you
bliss or drive you insane, but organic landscape gardener Sandbeck has spent a lifetime
discovering creative, effective techniques for growing and tending a garden with ease—while
being kind to the earth itself. Eat More Dirt is her delightful compendium of
homespun tips and tricks for designing, planting, nurturing, and beautifying your land
without the use of harmful chemicals and pesticides. Paperback, 196 pages, black &
white illustrations. ISBN 0-7679-0920-8. $10.95 |
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 Audubon
Society Guide to Rocks and Minerals Photographs organized visually by their subjects color
with thumb tab index makes identification quick and easy. Twice as many descriptions and
color plates as any other guide. 850 pages, $19.95 |
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and Schuster’s Guide to Rocks and Minerals Over 1,000 spectacular illustrations, 600 in full color, color photographs, practical and easy to use. Contains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. Paperback, 607 pages. $17.00 |
 Audubon
Society Guide to Fossils Photographs organized visually by their subjects color with thumb tab index makes identification quick and easy. Twice as many descriptions and color plates as any other guide. 850 pages, $19.95 |
 Peterson’s Rocks and Minerals A handy pocket guide to more than 250 common gems, ores, and other rocks and minerals. Full color photographs, 128 pages, $5.95 |
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 A Golden
Guide to Rocks, Gems and Minerals Fully revised, and easy-to-use guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals with fascination information. 160 pages, $6.95 |
 Bats by Donald and Lillian Stokes Paperback, $8.95, all ages You’ll find everything you need to set up a bat box, in this easy-to-use beginner’s guide. |
 Stellaluna by Janell Cannon Hardcover, $17.00, ages 6 - 10 Separated from her mother before she is old enough to fly, Stellaluna finds out that not all winged creatures eat fruit. But swallowing food that crawls is just one of the many amazing things this little fruit bat must learn to do. |
 Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats by Ann Earle Paperback, $4.99, ages 5 - 9 For the early reader. Bat behavior and other interesting information. Plans for building a bat house are included. |
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 Bats by Phil Richardson Paperback, $16.95 Firsthand accounts of studying bats in the field, and how important bats are to their particular ecosystems. Explains the many misconceptions about bats. |
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 Bats by Adrienne Mason Paperback, $ 5.95, ages 5 - 10 How bats use their senses is just one of the thirteen topics in this clearly written look at bats. Kids find out where bats live, what they eat, how they move, and much more. |
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the Love of Birds Tea with Lady Sapphire by Carl Sams II and Jean Stoick A celebration of birds and nature and from the New York Times best-selling authors and Michigan residents. "Reading Tea with Lady Sapphire is fun for all. The antics and activities of our wild feathered friends are brought to life with great descriptions and photographs that will amaze kids, and adults, too!" Jim Berry, President of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute. 48 colorful pages, hardcover, 9¾" X 9¼", ISBN# 0982762518 $19.95. |
 7"
Plush Snowman A plush version of your favorite snowman, from Carl Sams II and Jean Stoick. It is made of soft fabric that's machine washable (in cold water) and has a weighted bottom so it can stand on their own. It's even sporting the Stranger's infamous floppy-eared, red hat and red gloves. It easily fits in little hands and is a great companion to Stranger in the Woods (the book), and Stranger in the Woods: The Movie. Cute and cuddly. $7.95 |
 Lost In The Woods - by
wildlife photographers Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick, authors of best-seller Stranger
in the Woods. Children of all ages will enjoy this enchanted tale (see right for more
info). ISBN# 0-9671748-8-0 $19.95 © Copyright Carl R. Sams II &
Jean Stoick |
Through their latest book, Lost in the Woods, Sams and Stoick hope people learn most fawns found alone in the woods are rarely lost or abandoned. Newborn fawns spend their first weeks without mom because her scent will attract predators to her babe. She instinctively knows to stay only briefly to nurse and care for her fawn. He will travel with her when he is older and stronger. |
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In The Woods - the movie (DVD)story by Carl R. Sams II and Jean Stoick -- movie by Laura Sams and Robert Sams -- a Sisbro Production ISBN: 0-9770108-1-3 $19.95 movie summary: Shirley, an old box turtle, meets a very lost raccoon named Fernando Hernandafandavez (that's not a typo) and helps him discover the magic of spring. Then, together they learn the truth about the little fawn who sleeps alone in the woods. Original songs, live video combined with photography from the award-winning children's book, Lost In The Woods (above). Children of all ages will enjoy this tale of trust, patience and waiting for your time. |
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 Stranger In The Woods - Carl R. Sams
II and Jean Stoick. A delightful "photographic Fantasy" will delight readers of
all ages. $19.95 Special 10th anniversary edition: $21.95 (signed by authors) © Copyright Carl R. Sams
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 Stranger in the Woods - the
Movie Journey deep into the woods and meet two snowdrifts: Pierre, who speaks with a bad French accent, and his friend Janine, a singer at heart. Together they introduce you to their forest friends and recall when a mysterious stranger came to visit. Bonus footage: behind the scenes making the book & movie. Simply delightful - 40 minutes of family fun. DVD - includes interactive snowman, and preview of "Lost in the Woods" $19.95. |
 First Snow in the Woods
by Carl R. Sams, II & Jean Stoick - Readers are taken on a beautiful photographic
journey deep into the autumn woods as the animals of the forest get ready for the year’s
first winter storm. They hear the cries from the great gray owl who came down from the far
north carrying the warning, “Winter is coming early this year! Prepare.” From
the very first page, readers will be fascinated by the exquisite photographs of wildlife
amid a background of vibrant autumn reds and golds. Will the animals be ready for the
cold, hard winter to come? Hardcover, 48 pgs. ISBN#: 0977010864. $19.95 © Copyright Carl R. Sams II
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 First Snow in the Woods: The Movie (DVD) In the movie you’ll love the animals, and their perfectly-timed voice-overs that will have you believing they are really talking and singing. Produced by Laura and Rob Sams. $19.95 See sneak preview: |
 When Snowflakes Fall
by Jean Stoick & Carl R. Sams, II 14-page hard "boardbook" - ideal for young nature lovers (pre-school). Lovely introduction to common woodland creatures: deer, owl, mouse, hummingbird, butterfly, chipmunk, woodpecker, bear, robin. ISBN# 978-0-9770108-9-9. $7.95 |
 One Child,
One PlanetInspiration for the young conservationist by Bridget McGovern Llewellyn. Photography by Jean Stoick & Carl R. Sams, II. Hardcover, 45 pages. $19.95 © Copyright Carl R. Sams II
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 Those Darn Squirrels! By Adam Rubin Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri A grumpy old man and some mischievous squirrels match wits-with unexpected results. Age 4 - 8. $16.00 |
 Forest Bright, Forest Night by Jennifer Ward Count the animals in the forest from one to ten! See who is awake in the day and sleeps at night, and who is awake all night, but sleeps during the day! Ages 1 - 4, $7.95 |
 Angelina Katrina - Bugs in my
backyard by Kathleen Loper, illustrated by Dan Waltz. Visit with Angelina Katrina as she
leads you through her backyard and introduces several new friends. Find out just how easy
it is for things in nature to get along and the lessons we can learn from the simple
little bugs we see every day. ISBN 0-9741774-4-X Hardcover $17.95 |
 The Ants Go Marching! By Dan Crisp Little Ant's
colony is marching through the rain, but he keeps getting distracted! This die-cut book
with holes is perfect for encouraging observation and pattern recognition. Use the rows of
ants on each spread to introduce the concept of repeated addition. Age 2 - 6, $5.99 |
 Busy with Bugs by Toni Albert Busy with Bugs provides and ant hill of activity for kids who love bugs and bug adventures. The book buzzes with practical how-to information, fun facts, and awesome illustrations. It is also funny. Peppered throughout the book are “Bug Giggles,” quick one or two line jokes … for instance: What do you call the biggest ant in the world? Answer: a Giant. Get it!? You’ll also find several different bug traps and information on how to care for the bugs when you trap them. Kids age five through teens will love this book. Paperback, 72 pages, and $11.95 |
Wild About Michigan Birds A Youth's Guide to
the Birds of Michigan Introduce Kids to the Fun of Bird Watching Includes: color photos, habitat info, range maps, egg photos, life cycles, places to journal, and really fun facts for kids! Paperback. $17.95 |
 Bateman’s Backyard Birds by Robert Bateman Renowned wildlife artist and naturalist Robert Bateman invites young birders to discover the wonderful world of birds that exists in their own backyards. There’s no better way to start a lifelong adventure with birds! Age 5 - 12, $14.99 |
 Ultimate Sticker Book: North American Birds More Than 60 Reusable Full-Color Stickers Learn all about the birds of North America with this informative and fun sticker book. Age 5 and up, $6.99 |
 Insectigations - 40 Hands-on Activities to Explore
the Insect World By Cindy Blobaum From butterflies and beetles to crickets and katydids, these experiments, art projects, and games will bring out the entomologist in every kid. A unique insect board game helps kids learn fascinating bug facts while they play. Age 7 - 10. $12.95 |
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Butterflies and Moths Coloring Book - a collection of finely detailed accurate
illustrations by nature artist Ruth Soffer. 29 species of butterflies and moths, and
offers colorists a special challenge-and hours of coloring enjoyment. Ages 7 and up, $3.95 |
 My Butterfly Book By Melissa Stewart From the majestic monarch to the blue morpho, My Butterfly Book identifies seven beautiful butterflies with simple text and up-close photos. Ages up to 5, $6.99 |
 Bat Loves the Night - Nicola Davies Illustrated
by Sarah Fox-Davies As nighttime falls, a pipistrelle bat awakens and swoops into the shadows to find her evening meal. However, as morning’s light creeps across the sky, the bat returns to her baby in the roost-and waits for night to come again. 32 pages, full-color illustrations, for ages five to eight. Hardcover, $15.99 |
 City Hawk
- The Story of Pale Male by Meghan McCarthy There's a hawk in the city!
Based on the true story of Pale Male, City Hawk brings New York City's favorite
hawk to life in a story of family, perseverance, and big-city living. Full-color
illustrations, ages 4-8, $15.99 |
 How Do Lions Say I Love You? Sweet, simple story and some unique and surprise touching information about what different animals do to say I love you. Board book, $7.99 Lion finger puppet by Folkmanis would be a perfect companion to the story. Lion is 8” long x 3” wide x 3½ inches high. $6.00 |
 The Barn Owl - “A natural for easing children to sleep, just
as real owls begin their nocturnal wanderings,” -Publishers Weekly. Age 4 - 8,
$7.95 |
 Leaf
Man By Lois Ehlert - With illustrations made from actual fall leaves and die-cut pages on every spread that reveal gorgeous landscape vistas, here is a playful, whimsical, and evocative book that celebrates the natural world and the rich imaginative life of children. Age 4 - 8, $16.00 |
 Starting Life: Tree By Claire Llewellyn You’ll love the Starting Life series of books. Beautifully illustrated, and exceptional text explains the life cycles of plants, insects, and others. Ages 4 - 8, $16.95 each |
 Eggs and
Chicks - which bird lays the biggest egg in the world? How do tiny chicks learn
to fly? In this book by Fiona Patchett, you will find the answers and lots more about eggs
and chicks. Paper, ages 4 to 8, full-color, $4.95 |
 Hungry Pig
By Russell Julian Oink! Oink! Oink! Hungry Pig is looking for food. He tastes lots of things on the farm, but nothing seems quite right. What can he eat? Hungry Pig has a surprise sound chip that oinks when the final spread is opened! Ages up to 3, $9.99 |
 Hummingbird Nest A Journal of Poems Kristine O'Connell George Illustrated by Barry Moser For two glorious months, one lucky family gets an intimate peek at the daily activities of a mother hummingbird and her babies. Nest building, egg hatching, flying lessons-the family sees it all unfold on the back patio. Share the experience through this poignant journal of poems filled with funny observations, fascinating hummingbird facts, and unforgettable moments. Age 6 - 9, $16.00 |
 Leaving
Home - A educational story on a variety of living things on land, in water, and
in the air to show how, when, and why baby animals leave. Sneed B. Collard III,
illustrated by Joan Dunning. Hardcover, full-color, ages 4-8. $15.00 |
 Starting Life: Ladybug By Claire Llewellyn This bright, bold picture book illustrates the life cycle by sharing the progression of a ladybug. Age 4 – 8, hardcover, $16.95 |
 Starting Life: Duck By Claire Llewellyn Every child is enthralled with baby ducklings at the park. This book takes readers through each stage of life—from egg to duckling to duck. Age 4 – 8, hardcover, $16.95 |
 Starting Life: Frog By Claire Llewellyn Watch the pages grow as you discover the amazing life cycle of the frog from tiny egg to lively tadpole, and then out onto the land as a full-grown, croaking frog. Age 4 – 8, hardcover, $16.95 |
 Dinosaur Sticker Activity Book - We offer a complete
collection of little Dover dollar activity books. Paper, full-color illustrations, ages
five and up, priced from $1.00 |
 See How They Grow
- (a series) Follow along as they grow; told in enchanting first person verse. Select from: Lamb, Mouse, Owl, Penguin, and Pony. Age 5 - 8, $3.99 |
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