Books, Art and Activities

Hone your observation and drawing skills with this mindful nature journal, filled with prompts to get you engaged in the world around you. Clare Wa...

From entomologist Barrett Klein comes a buzz-worthy exploration of the many ways insects have affected human society, history, and culture. The wor...

Make a bird walk a learning adventure for kids as they discover the fun of identifying the sights, sounds, and signs of bird life around them with ...

There is nothing like an auntie's love. This sweet story celebrates the special bond between auntie and her little bunny at Christmas time. With a ...

The world’s oceans are swimming with weird and wondrous wildlife! A peculiar purple cephalopod waving eight wiggly arms? A colorful school of coral...

In recent years, planting a tree has become a catchall to represent “doing something good for the planet.” Many companies commit to planting a tree...

Introduce children to 10 common animals—and their babies—that live in the mountains with this wildlife-themed board book. Board book...

Introduce children to 10 important rocks and minerals to know, through this geology-themed board book. Children are never too young to begin learni...

Introduce children to 10 fascinating insects and bugs through this bug-themed board book. Children are never too young to begin learning about and ...

Introduce children to 10 common backyard birds through this bird-themed board book. Children are never too young to begin learning about and apprec...

A Perfect Bedtime Story, Whether You’re Under a Roof or Under the Stars Gather the children. Cuddle into a warm sleeping bag. It’s time to fall asl...

Introduce children to the fascinating world of nature! Floppers & Loppers features simple text and award-winning photography by ...

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

The fantastic Legend team of Kathy-jo Wargin and Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen have another beautiful book to add to the Sleeping Bear and Mackinac Is...

At one time prairies covered about 40% of the United States, but today only about 1% of North American prairies exist. P is for Prairie Dog: A Prai...

We are excited to announce the publication of Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses! Our resident birding expert and founder "Bird Man Mel" Toellner and ...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be an animal that lives underground? Now you can find out! With each turn of the page, this engagin...

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

With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and p...

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...

Acclaimed wildlife photographer Wayne Lynch has been fascinated by the prairie grasslands for more than 40 years and in love with birds for even lo...

Did you know . . . ? Michigan is seventeenth in oil production in the United States. The Great Lakes are said to be the only glacially produced st...

Their stunning beauty inspires us. Their haunting calls fill us with nostalgia. Loons remind us of joyful days at the lake, of time spent with fami...