Guides

More than ever before, there is widespread interest in studying bumble bees and the critical role they play in our ecosystems. Bumble Bees of Nor...

 Jam-packed with tons of awesome information, World of Pollinators teaches children the importance of pollinators, along with exciting outdoor DIY ...

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

 Northern Michigan is a place, like all places, in change. Over the past half century, its landscape has been bulldozed, subdivided, an...

This book looks at the Kirtland’s warbler and wildlife conservation in a way that no other book has. It looks back on the history of this unique b...

Rock enthusiasts are passionate about their pursuit, and this book offers a focus for that passion. Created by a rock hound, this logbook and journ...

The insects are the world's most amazing animals and comprise over eighty-five percent of the known animal species. Insects of the Great Lakes Reg...

They live in spooky caves, in forests, even in the dark reaches of ordinary attics and bridges. They flock by the hundreds, and they sleep wh...

This book will help you identify plants with fleshy fruit one inch in diameter or smaller found in Eastern North America. Ripe fruits are described...

When it comes to the beauty and serenity of nature, Michigan is second to none. Most people are familiar with the legendary state parks, national p...

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 splash of red on black and white—few backyard guests are more exciting to behold than the Downy Woodpecker. And what can capture a bird-watcher...

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 ...

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...

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

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

 The shocking truth of plastic's impact on our planet -- and what we can do about it.The data is in and it's bad. We create and throw away too much...

This splendid book traces the journeys of more than 80 pioneering botanists who explored the unknown world and collected thousands of unusual plant...

One of the Great Lakes region’s most precious natural resources is its fishery, with its intricate web of aquatic life, the environments it inhabi...

Completely revised and updated, this new edition of The Forests of Michigan takes a comprehensive look at the natural history, ecology, management...

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

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