Guides

Kaufman Field Guide To Butterflies Of North America is a wealth of information on the amazing observable butterflies and their fascinating life. Fe...

Everyday Wild is an illustrated celebration of the vast natural diversity of the world, one that you can find by simply stepping outside. This guid...

Unlock the secrets of ferns with this delightful pocket-sized companion! Perfect for curious hikers, campers, and nature lovers exploring central a...

For decades, the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Western North America has been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks...

Debut author and mushroom expert Ariel Bonkoski presents a kids’ introduction to mycology. From well-known fungi like puffballs and lion’s mane to ...

Bird eggs come in all different colors, sizes and shapes. They're found in vastly different locations, too -- from clifftops to ground nests and ev...

Get outside and explore the fascinating world of fungi with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide for children. Did you know that fungi are not...

Paws & Claws features simple text and award-winning photography by Stan Tekiela. This board book demonstrates the many different uses of animal...

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...

Learn the answer to burning questions like, "Which dragonfly eats large butterflies and other dragonflies?" Learn about all 102 species of dragonfl...

Introduce children to the fascinating world of nature. Snouts and Sniffers features simple text and award-winning photography. The bo...

We watch bees buzzing from plant to plant in our gardens, yet apart from worrying about being stung, many of us don't give them another thought. Bu...

Though plastic has numerous benefits, our reliance on this sturdy, light and flexible material, paired with its longevity and our changing consumer...

 Now in an extensively revised 3rd edition, Mammals of the Great Lakes Region has been an essential reference for countless amateur and...

All About Backyard Birds builds on the huge success of the Cornell Lab's renowned website to translate and deliver best-in-class content...

Get the field identification guide to more than 370 species of moths—and their caterpillars—in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Moths are among ...

Unearth Upper Michigan’s geological treasures—from Lake Superior agates to rare copper formations—with this quick guide to finding, identifying, an...

Whether you're walking in the woods or along the beach, camping, hiking, canoeing, or just enjoying your own backyard, this book will help identify...

We are all very lucky that tiger beetles aren't the size of German Shepherds! These ferocious, pint-sized predators are beautifully marked, and som...

Identify mammal tracks of the eastern United States with this pocket-size guide. Whether you’re hiking with your family, on a camping trip, or spen...

Discover 300 of North America's most common birds through the vibrant photos, behavior illustrations, range maps, and fun facts found in this compr...

Unleash your creativity and learn how to draw with confidence using The Artist's Drawing Book-a complete art instruction book for teens and adults ...

Explore the wild world of ferns and their quirky cousins! This compact field guide covers all 86 species of ferns, horsetails, clubmosses, and more...

There are thousands of moth species in the northeast of North America, and while it might seem that they are all drab grays and browns, there is ac...