Guides

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...

A field guide to 48 warblers including 200 color photographs, detailed descriptions of song, habitat and plumage changes according to season and ge...

A field guide to 60 sparrows and finches including 200 color photographs, detailed descriptions of song, habitat and plumage changes according to s...

Combining informative and accessible text, up-to-date maps, and--above all--stunning color photographs, this is the best and most lavishly...

Separate Fact from Fiction with This Fun, Fascinating GuideWe need bats to eat mosquitoes, pollinate plants, and more! Karen Krebbs has been stu...

 Award-winning photographer Stan Tekiela takes you into the fascinating world of cranes, herons and egrets. His striking photography captures ...

Finches are among the most beloved birds in the nation - and for good reason. They're beautiful and active and their songs sound random and diverse...

This guide profiles 40 common feeder birds found in Northeast along with feeder types and recommended foods for attracting each species.

Teaches users how to select feeders and food, including tips on feeder placement, hot to provide grit, and the importance of water sources.

Presented in a sophisticated and durable format, these handy, waterproof reference guides are a great source of portable and accessible information...

In this accessible, photographic guide for the beginner forager, professional mushroom hunter Frank Hyman teaches how to definitively identify 29 o...

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...

Identify butterflies with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information!Butterflies...

We are excited to announce the publication of Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses! Our resident birding expert and founder "Bird Man Mel" Toellner and ...

Wildflowers of the Midwest is a comprehensive field guide for anyone wishing to learn about the amazingly diverse wildflowers of the region. This m...

The international bee crisis is threatening our global food supply, but this user-friendly field guide shows what you can do to help protect our po...

Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Midwest region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and the env...

With the recent decline of the European honey bee, it is more important than ever to encourage the activity of other native pollinators to keep you...

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 ...

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