Guides

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...

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

Bees play a vitally important role in the pollination of native plants and agricultural crops around the globe. Common Bees of Eastern North Americ...

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

With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and p...

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...

Dragonflies are as fascinating as they are beautiful. In this book readers will learn how to observe them in the wild and have them hover as close ...

Their beauty strikes us. Their mystique enchants us. Wolves, coyotes, and foxes are beloved, appreciated, and misunderstood. A sighting in nature i...

Fishing is a perfect outdoors activity for all ages and skill levels, and the Great Lake State is an angler’s paradise. Reel in fish, and make iden...

The vibrant red of the male Northern Cardinal is stunning any time of year—and nothing is more beautiful than the early spring duets of cardinals s...

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

Few creatures on Earth are as mesmerizing as hummingbirds. These tiny birds have captivated the hearts of people around the world with their beauty...

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...

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

Enjoying Cardinals More will help with attracting and watching cardinals in your yard. Cardinals songs, sounds and behavior are described. Each 32-...

Discover the natural wonders of the Midwest with the Kaufman Field Guide to Nature of the Midwest—your essential companion for exploring one of Ame...

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

Become a young botanist. Learn all about native plants, wildflowers, trees, and shrubs. Professional entomologist Jaret C. Daniels presents a kids’...

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...