Guides

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

A murder of crows, a charm of goldfinches, a huddle of penguins, groupings of birds are more than just a “flock”. Collective nouns for specifi...

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

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...

Many birding journals are geared around a life list, which requires traveling far and wide to see rare birds. Evolutionary biologist Joan Strassman...

If you love Winnie the Pooh and seek to bring more kindness, peace, and quietness into your life, A Walk in the Wood is the charming and delightful...

The 7th edition of the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Eastern and Central North America with all-new range maps, updated text, and 40 new pa...

The All About Birds Regional Field-Guide Series brings birding enthusiasts the best information from the renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s webs...

WASPS is the first full-color, illustrated guide featuring approximately 150 species of flower-visiting wasps that occur in eastern North America, ...

While most true bugs have a varied diet of plant and animal matter, many spend much of their lives on flowers and flowering plants. In addition, th...

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

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

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...

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

Gardeners who are intrigued by the possibilities of native plants will find this treatment of seed collection and germination, from native annuals ...

Gleason’s Plants of Michigan is a major revision and expansion of The Plants of Michigan by Henry A. Gleason—the 1918 classic field guide to the fl...

The bold yellow color of the male American Goldfinch is a welcome sight in any summer garden. And the pleasing songs and high-pitched calls of all ...

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

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

Tracking Made Easy – from the Backyard to the BackwoodsYou’ve seen animal tracks while hiking, camping, or even in your backyard. Now learn what ma...

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

The geologic story of the Great Lakes region is one of the most remarkable of any place on Earth.  Great Lakes Rocks takes readers on this fascina...

Shrubs and vines are some of the most diverse and widespread plants in the Great Lakes Region. Michigan Shrubs and Vines is the must-h...