Books, Art and Activities

 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...

People have been inventing constellations (shapes made by mentally connecting the astral dots) for at least 6,000 years. Celestial landmarks provid...

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...

Water wakes. Wildlife greets the day and finds shelter, safety, and fun on the river in this lyrical, ecologically oriented counting book. One will...

Children (and adults) will marvel over the haunting sounds of the African savannah featured in this companion to The Little Book of Backyard Bird S...

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 ...

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

Molly Hashimoto's new board book introduces little ones to the world of trees. The artist's block prints, hand-tinted with watercolor, coupled with...

Whether on a walk in a city park, local nature preserve, or national wilderness area, the wonders and healing power of nature are accessible to all...

Dragonflies are as fascinating as they are beautiful. In this book readers will learn how to observe them in the wild and have them hover as close ...

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

Charley Harper’s Birds are wild in the sky—or in a tree or bush near you! A winged addition to the I Am Wild series, this book teaches human nestli...

These fascinating bugs and butterflies are fun to look at and fun to count! Arranged in artful patterns, they practically crawl or fly right off th...

Decorate your playroom, bedroom, or classroom with this fun National Park Mobile! Kit contains everything needed to make a national park paper mobi...

This log book is designed to help build the self-esteem of kids through creating something of their own, their own artwork, written observations, t...

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

Rumble! Hiss! Squawk! Thwack! With just the touch of a button, readers can travel back 65 million years and more to find out what these 12 extraord...

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

Gather the children. Cuddle into a warm sleeping bag. It’s time to fall asleep. This gentle, calming story celebrates the wonders of the great outd...

Stir up some prehistoric fun! This kit combines the fun of a regular Dig It Up! kit with the creativity of making your very own dinosaur eggs to ex...

Personally signed by the author and our hometown friend Karen Brooks! This is the fourth and final book in a series about a bald eagle named B3.  ...

Personally signed by the author and our hometown friend Karen Brooks! This is the second book in the B3 series. At 2 years old, B3 is now a Juveni...

Say “good morning!” with a heartwarming children’s picture book that pays homage to nature and wildlife.Open your eyes, stretch your arms, and gath...

This wonderful children's book takes young readers on a unique adventure to see how all kinds of birds build a nest! Featuring stunning illustrat...

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...

Gardeners who are intrigued by the possibilities of native plants will find this treatment of seed collection and germination, from native annuals ...

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

Many gardeners today want a home landscape that nourishes and fosters wildlife, but they also want beauty, a space for the kids to play, privacy, a...

Kids can count reasons to love the planet and ways to protect it in the pages of this conservation-themed book. Gentle verse reminds the reader of ...

It hasn't rained in the forest for many weeks. And in the sunny clearing, everything is dry and scorched. Then, late one afternoon, a hot wind begi...

  Gwen’s wonderful book is filled with color. Includes block-prints and interesting thoughts of her beautiful poetry . All the type is hand-set and...

The perfect thing for the bibliophile in the family! Use it for guiltfree gift wrap of that new series they've been wanting to get their hands on. ...

Bring the great outdoors inside with Jr. RangerLand! This awesome How to Draw North American Animals Art Kit lets you learn about your favorite fur...