Books, Art and Activities

Take this 22 oz. bottle on your next big exploration. Small enough to fit in a child’s hand, yet big enough to last for the hike. Bottles are BPA f...

Follow Ranger Land while she explores tracks, scats and various animal signs in this story. This colorfully illustrated hardcover book features ani...

Howl like a wolf, slide like a penguin, and rattle like a rattlesnake with this award-winning guide to engaging and educational animal activities.W...

The Legend of the Petoskey Stone focuses on the naming of this unique fossil, found only on the shores of Lake Michigan. From the ancient, warm sea...

Monarchs are a favorite and familiar North American butterfly, and their incredible annual migration has captured the popular imagination for gener...

 Creatures that can turn from a caterpillar into a butterfly or a moth fascinate everyone. But there are many other interesting things to observe i...

As incredible as it sounds, fossils are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Become a young paleontologist. Learn all about ancient life forms ...

Charley Harper’s I Am Wild series teaches little ones about wildlife—this time in their own backyards and urban areas! Knowledge of our neighbors c...

How to Feed Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide for Kids is the perfect resource for beginners who are young (and not so young) to discover the ...

Make your backyard more nature-friendly by providing habitats for the local wildlife!From the National Wildlife Federation, the largest U.S. nonpro...

Nature at Night takes readers into the lives of some amazing, glowing animal and plant organisms that use the phenomena of bioluminescence; biofluo...

The Perfect Birding CompanionEnjoy a variety of options for recording your favorite moments: Note which birds you see, and when and where yo...

Identify butterflies with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information!Butterflies...

An exciting picture book to help children discover what it's like to live in the forest! From big animals to little bugs, from tall trees to plants...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live inside a beautiful oak tree? Now, you can find out!This charming, one-of-a-kind board book wil...

If you love nature, you'll love this fun and educational picture book! Whose Track is That? is full of beautiful full-color photography of animals ...

Animals aren’t always easy to spot! Some hide while they hunt. Others hide to avoid being hunted. Many critters don’t need to hide, their colors...

From a New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Doug Tallamy, wildlife ecology expert and environmental advocate, this latest book provides readers w...

Discover the fascinating world of prehistoric life with this children’s book that includes an introduction to paleontology and a guide to dinosaurs...

Bees play a vitally important role in the pollination of native plants and agricultural crops around the globe. Common Bees of Eastern North Americ...

Their beauty strikes us. Their mystique enchants us. Wolves, coyotes, and foxes are beloved, appreciated, and misunderstood. A sighting in nature i...

Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of Michigan is your wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wi...

In this beautiful biography, children and their families can learn about Gwen Frostic, the renowned Michigan artist, whose lifelong passion for nat...

Book #2 in the Sam Rivers Mystery series! In this outdoors mystery, special agent Sam Rivers investigates the unexplained―and very unlikely―cougar ...