Guides

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

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

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 ...

Charles Dowding puts feeding the soil at the heart of his No Dig method of growing. He explains how to use your kitchen and garden waste to make ho...

Transform your garden into a haven for all kinds of wildlife! In a world with too much concrete and not enough greenery, every wildlife-friendly ga...

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

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

Identify Michigan mammals with this easy-to-use field guide, featuring full color photographs of each animal.  With Stan Tekiela’s famous field gui...

Kaufman Field Guide To The Insects Of North America is a wealth of information on the amazing observable behaviors of insects and their fascinating...

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...

Perfect for beginners and young explorers alike, this guide features detailed illustrations and the Peterson Identification System to help you conf...

Identify 455 eastern tree species with this comprehensive field guide. Featuring 48 color plates, detailed descriptions, and 266 range maps, you'll...

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

"The world is reaching the tipping point beyond which climate change may become irreversible. If this happens, we risk denying present and future g...

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

The Butterflies of the Great Lakes is the first of its kind to present an overall picture of the biology of butterflies inhabiting the Great Lakes ...

A Focus on Peatlands and Peat Mosses surveys the fens and bogs of the Upper Midwest, examining how plant life is directly affected by coldness, wat...

For everyday anglers, armchair enthusiasts, and serious students, Hubbs and Lagler's text remains the definitive work in the identification and stu...

Sand dunes are among the most rugged and beautiful natural wonders of Michigan's shorelines. These sandy edifices-at once substantial and ephemeral...