Books, Art and Activities

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...

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

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

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 third book in a series about a bald eagle named B3. At 3-1/2 yea...

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...

Personally signed by the author and our hometown friend Karen Brooks! This is the first book in the B3 series. This book was inspired by the Berry...

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...

When Little Owl’s home is cut down by people saying it will make a beautiful Christmas tree, she’s not sure she wants anything to do with Christmas...

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...