Guides

Find Your Way to Michigan’s Most Beautiful Waterfalls!Waterfalls create a feeling of serenity, a sense of restrained power. Their grandeur takes ou...

Bird-watching is one of life’s simple joys. Seeing a colorful friend flit about your backyard brings feelings of excitement, gladness, and con...

From the humble bumblebee to the honeybee colonies that pollinate many of our food crops, bees are beginning to earn the respect and adoration they...

David Allen Sibley wrote and illustrated this book to help every inquisitive birder, from novice to expert. Whether you can identify six birds or...

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...

An essential guide to rearing butterflies and moths in a butterfly-friendly garden.This outstanding guidebook is for butterfly lovers and gardeners...

Native Plants of the Midwest, by regional plant expert Alan Branhagan, features the best native plants in the heartland and offers clear and concis...

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...

 Jam-packed with tons of awesome information, World of Pollinators teaches children the importance of pollinators, along with exciting outdoor DIY ...

Come explore the fascinating world of amphibians and reptiles in the Western Great Lakes States! Did you know there are 77 different ki...

The revised edition of this well-loved guide is the essential reference for the identification of amphibians and reptiles in the Great ...

Each spring in the United States, old-timers and new converts to morel hunting appear in the woods in search of the elusive but distin...

Reptiles and Amphibians is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. Whether you're on a nature hike or in your own backyard, y...

 With their legendary nocturnal behavior, a preference for remote habitats, changing migratory patterns, and swift flight speeds, birds of prey are...

Profiling more than 400 of the most commonly seen birds in western North America, this handy photographic field guide brings each species to l...

This guide offers information on the basic types of nest structures, typical nesting habits for each species, how many eggs a nest may contain, wha...

The Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America is the definitive resource for identifying bird species across all fifty states. Featuring ...

This Birder's Bible has helped naturalists accurately identify our beloved birds for more than sixty years. Made even easier to utilize now with a ...

Discover over 300 bird species native to Eastern North America with this handy, second edition field guide. Perfect for casual backyard ob...

You’ve gazed at stars. Perhaps you’ve even identified a few constellations, planets, and other distant objects. Now become a young astronomer. Lear...

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

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

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...