Guides

Did you know . . . ? Michigan is seventeenth in oil production in the United States. The Great Lakes are said to be the only glacially produced st...

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...

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

If you buy one tree guide this year, this should be it. Now in its tenth decade of publication, Michigan Trees is the must-have referen...

Michigan offers some of the most wonderfully diverse recreation opportunities in the country. The Michigan Eco-Traveler is for a new and growing b...

Michigan’s ferns and lycophytes are among the state’s most fascinating plants. The species in these groups exhibit incredibly diverse l...

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

All About Backyard Birds builds on the huge success of the Cornell Lab's renowned website to translate and deliver best-in-class content...

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

Handy guide puts basic birding skills at your fingertips explaining simple techniques that allow you to sort birds into categories for easier ID. I...

Get the field identification guide to more than 370 species of moths—and their caterpillars—in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Moths are among ...

Get this tabbed booklet to the 58 most common lichens of the eastern United States—and learn to identify them with confidence. Lichens are all arou...

Compact and comprehensive, this guide features 650 bird species, plus regional populations, found east of the Rocky Mountains. Entries include stun...

Compact and comprehensive, this guide features 715 bird species, plus regional populations, found west of the Rocky Mountains. Entries include stun...

Identify mammal tracks of the eastern United States with this pocket-size guide. Whether you’re hiking with your family, on a camping trip, or spen...

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...

Life on Earth depends on the busy activities of insects, but global populations of these teeming creatures are currently under threat, with grave c...

Get outside and explore the magnificent world of trees with this beautifully illustrated pocket guide for children. Witness a tree's growth from se...

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

Paws & Claws features simple text and award-winning photography by Stan Tekiela. This board book demonstrates the many different uses of animal...

Learn the answer to burning questions like, "Which dragonfly eats large butterflies and other dragonflies?" Learn about all 102 species of dragonfl...

 Today, Michigan is home to many different animals and plants. Yet nearly 12,000 years ago it was home to very different kinds of animals and flor...