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...

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

Get to the Bottom of Animal Butts! Butts are funny — especially to kids. Award-winning wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela takes advantage of this g...

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

Birds build nests. Beavers build lodges. Animals' homes are all different, but they're all built to protect young. Amber Hendricks's short, express...

In an age when people are in search of new and more fulfilling experiences to replace screens and bring families together, this book explores 100 w...

The latest addition to the best-selling Backpack Explorer series invites kids ages 4 and up to head outside and find, collect, and learn about rock...

​A comprehensive book illustrating the specific relationships between native pollinators, beneficial insects, and native plants. Organized by plant...

A comprehensive guide illustrating the bees that occur in north-central and eastern United States and southern Canada and the native plants that su...

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...

Clare Walker Leslie shows kids how to experience nature with all five senses, whether they live in the countryside, a major city, or somewhere in b...

There is nothing like a grandmother’s love. This sweet story celebrates the special bond between grandma and grandchild at Christmas time. With a b...

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 ...

Introduce children to 10 common animals—and their babies—that live near lakes with this wildlife-themed board book. Board books put ...

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

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...

Every month has a full moon, and every full moon has a story. Full Moon Lore explores the origins of each full moon's name, from the Strawberry Moo...

Get to know black bears, brown bears, and polar bears like never before—through Stan Tekiela’s wildlife photography, personal anecdotes, and years ...

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...

This vibrant children's book is a one-of-a-kind adventure to see what life is like on a mountain range through all the seasons! Featuring adorable ...

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...

An easy-to-use identification guide of all the turtles, snakes, lizards, salamanders, frogs and toads in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan! Product...

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...

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. ...