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WWN296
How a scientific outsider came up with a revolutionary theory of light and saved untold numbers of lives. Augustin Fresnel (1788–1827) shocked the scientific elite with his view of the physics of light. The lens he invented was a feat of engineering that made lighthouses blaze many times brighter, farther, and more efficiently than they had before. As secretary of France's Lighthouse Commission, he planned and oversaw the lighting of the nation's coast. Although Fresnel died young, his brother Léonor presided over the spread of the new technology around the globe. The new lights were of strategic importance in navigation, and the Fresnel...
Product Type : Book
Author: Theresa Levitt
ISBN: 9780393350890
$1595
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SKY051
Draw your favorite magical characters from fairyland and under the sea!. Whether it's a beautiful mermaid with a pink tail or a delicate flower fairy lounging in the garden, now you can draw your favorite mystical creatures in a snap! This book is packed with simple step-by-step illustrations and tips on coloring a variety of mermaid princesses and sparkling fairies, including:• The Fairy Princess• Princess Oceana• Sparkle, the Tooth Fairy• Pearl, a mermaid• Ella, the Dust Fairy• Pebbles, a mermaid• Poppy, the Flower Fairy• And seven more!Kids simply follow the numbered steps on the left-hand page to learn how to draw beautiful mermaids...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Mark Bergin
ISBN: 9781620871126
$595
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KGV001
Travel Alaska's magnificent Inside Passage aboard Alaska Marine Ferries. View spectacular fjords, hanging glaciers, icebergs and marine wildlife along this designated National Scenic Highway. Depart the ferry with your RV and experience the coastal communities of the Inside Passage.
Product Type : DVD
ISBN: 890269001500
$1495
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GPT146
Describes the best sea kayaking trips in Central and Northern California, including whitewater, stillwater, and coastal excursions. Includes detailed maps with access points and landmarks; flow charts indicating optimum floating seasons on rivers; and tide information for the ocean trips
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6
Author: Roger Schumann and Jan Shriner
ISBN: 9780762782802
$1695
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WFP094
Providing essential guidance for a myriad of circumstances and skill levels, this virtually indestructible series of pocket guides includes tips and tricks for exploring the outdoors as well as preparing for natural disasters. From studying wildlife and diverse environments to sound advice for hunting and boating enthusiasts, this collection is ideal for the everyday adventurer. Unlike bulky guidebooks, these waterproof, travel-size companions are perfect for navigating the wilderness, built to endure day hikes, fishing expeditions, and camping trips for years to come. Providing invaluable information on habitats, ranges, and anatomy,...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583555347
$795
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IHP_STABREF
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 9781937196271
$2495
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USS034
Learning to sail is part dream, part great instruction, and part hands-on experience. At US Sailing, all of these come together. Learn Sailing Right! Intermediate Sailing is about sailing faster and smarter with greater confidence. As an intermediate sailor, you no longer need to think about how to tack, return to the dock or rig your boat. These maneuvers are now as natural as breathing. Where sailing is simplified for beginners as they learn fundamental skills and concepts, intermediate sailors are ready for deeper explanations and some of the details behind how a sailboat works. As an intermediate sailor, you Will use the science of...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 0.2 x 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 9780982167687
$1795
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HMC319
Shapes are everywhere in nature. Discover many different kinds in these eye-catching photographs of animals in our natural world. From the line that pigeons form on a telephone wire to the square body of a ghost crab, children will find the many shapes that exist in our natural world in vibrant color photography. Perfect for very new and curious learners!    
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 1 x 7
Author: Judith Nouvian
ISBN: 9780544518308
$799
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PAR166
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Location: F6
Product Type : Magnet
Dimensions (IN): 3.6 x 3.6
$795
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HCB028
An adorable finger puppet peeks through a diecut hole on each page making this book an excellent way to read and play.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Finger Puppet Book
Dimensions (IN): 4.5 x 1 x 4.5
ISBN: 9780811852357
$799
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WFP133
A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Animals Urban wildlife watching is quickly becoming one of the most popular recreational activities since it is a healthy pursuit that gets people outside, is fun, and can be enjoyed for no cost, anywhere, anytime. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA. 
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583550939
$795
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PAR203
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Location: J4
Product Type : Magnet
Dimensions (IN): 2.6 x 2.8
ISBN: 760999954042
$695
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HCB058
For nature lovers (and even nature likers) who rarely find time for a major excursion, this low-commitment field guide makes exploring the outdoors easy and immediate. Fully illustrated—with visual reference pages, checklists, and more—the journal packs in tons of drawing and writing prompts to document discoveries made as close as the front steps.
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 5.8 x 0.5 x 8.2
Author: Keiko Brodeur
ISBN: 9781452136509
$1695
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PAR425
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Location: B7
Product Type : Magnet
Dimensions (IN): 3 x 2.6
$895
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PAR426
Laser cut steel. Uses a strong rare earth magnet. Antique bronze finish applied
Location: A1
Product Type : Magnet
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 2.2
$895
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AVK033
At the cabin, in the garden or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling bird field guides and featuring 130 Northwest birds of Alaska, northern California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming, the booklet is organized by color for quick and easy bird identification. Narrow your choices by color, and view detailed photographs of just a few birds at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 7
Author: Stan Tekiela
ISBN: 9781591934110
$995
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NAV511
The first new book on naval shiphandling in more than a generation, this guide helps beginning and intermediate shiphandlers learn and perfect a skill crucial to their naval careers while at the same time offering useful hints to seasoned pros. The book reflects all the many changes that have occurred in recent decades and is the first to cover the use of shiphandling simulators. The author, a skilled shiphandler with years of experience in nearly every type of Navy vessel, helps novice shiphandlers get the most out of their opportunities, whether handling real ships or simulators. Captain Barber tells readers everything they need to know...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 7.5 x 1.1 inches
Author: USN (Ret.) Capt James A. Barber
ISBN: 9781682477014
$6295
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FGG085
• Laminated, indestructible, beach & waterproof • Instant access to just what you need to know • Written and illustrated by local experts • Perfect for backpack, beach bag, boat, or tacklebox
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 4.2 Folded
ISBN: 9781621261254
$1099
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MPP019
Washington is alive with geologic activity: It’s home to the most active volcanoes in the lower 48, earthquakes regularly rattle the populated Puget Sound region, the potential of landslides increases with each soaking rain, and tsunami evacuation routes alert tourists in Olympic National Park to the active plate boundary just off the coast. The only geologic hazard Washingtonians need not fear, at least not with the continued trend of global warming, is another Ice Age flood. More than forty of the biggest floods known in the history of Earth scoured the Channeled Scabland of eastern Washington, the most recent only about 15,000 years...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Marli B. Miller & Darrel S. Cowan
ISBN: 9780878426775
$2800
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HCT037
In the tradition of Black Dog's best-selling Child's Introduction books, which include  The Story of   the Orchestra  and  A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky, A Child's Introduction to Natural History  introduces readers ages 8 to 12 to the fascinating wonders of our natural world. Highlighting every kingdom of life--plants, bacteria, mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, rocks and minerals--the book is also full of charming and witty illustrations by Meredith Hamilton plus 30 photographs throughout. The book delves into topics like geology; prehistoric times, including fossils and dinosaurs; how...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 10
Author: Heather Alexander
ISBN: 9780316311366
$1999
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HCT039
There are more crows now than ever. Their abundance is both a sign of ecological imbalance and a generous opportunity to connect with the animal world. CROW PLANET is a call to experience the wildlife in our midst, reminding us that we don't have to head to faraway places to encounter "nature." Even in the cities and suburbs where we live we are surrounded by wildlife such as crows. Through observing them we enhance our appreciation of the world's natural order, and find our own place in it. Haupt, a trained naturalist, uses science, scholarly research, myth, and personal observation to draw readers into the "crow stories" that unfold...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Lyanda Lynn Haupt
ISBN: 9780316019118
$1899
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STL313
For 150 million years, dinosaurs were the undisputed rulers of the Earth. Today, these great lizards still fire our imaginations.  Dinosaurs  profiles the creatures who lived during the great Age of Reptiles, the real-life giants and monsters such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Stegosaurus who once dominated our planet. Also featured are many of the prehistoric world's other most fearsome and awe-inspiring creatures, from huge birds of prey to ferocious sabre-toothed cats.   The entries are grouped chronologically, with examples drawn mainly from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods. Each dinosaur or other prehistoric...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 6.5
Author: Gerrie McCall
ISBN: 9781782743842
$1495
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RMP001
Bringing Science and Spirituality together
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Ronald Morehead
ISBN: 9780985115159
$1695
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SIM303
Trek deeper into the wilderness with  New York Times  bestselling author Dave Canterbury! In this valuable guide, survivalist Dave Canterbury goes beyond bushcraft basics to teach you how to survive in the backcountry with little or no equipment. Using the foundation you learned in  Bushcraft 101 , Canterbury shows you how to completely immerse yourself in the wilderness with advanced bushcraft and woodcraft techniques. He covers crucial survival skills like tracking to help you get even closer to wildlife, crafting medicines from plants, and navigating without the use of a map or compass. He also offers ways to improvise and save...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Dave Canterbury
ISBN: 9781440587962
$1699
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FMC020
WATERPROOF MAP
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 9 (Folded)
$1695
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NBN042
Over the course of twenty years of delivering sailboats to far-flung quaysides, John Kretschmer has had innumerable adventures, both humorous and terrifying. in  Flirting with Mermaids , he recounts the most memorable of them. He crosses the Western Caribbean with a crew of eccentric Swedes researching ancient Mayan mariners, lands in Aden at the outbreak of civil war, and endures a North Atlantic crossing during which he disocvers the existence of Force 13 winds. Approaching Japan at the end of a particularly trying delivery, he finds himself sailing in "a high impact debris zone," but his resolve is unshaken. "If a piece of rocketship...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: John Kretschmer
ISBN: 9781574091649
$1995
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CCB001
Lighthouse Tales tells the story of one night in the lives of the children of the fictional town of Bishop's Junction (based on Davenport, California) as they sneak out of their homes to the old Lighthouse at Pigeon Point (named after a real lighthouse near Davenport on the coast of Northern California) to hear an old man, The Reader, tell stories. The old man tells the children 4 stories: Ramora, Merlin and the Mermaid, Bryan and the Boys' School and Justice for Jessica Pope while at the same time telling his own story and learning the wisdom of the children who listen. He has done this before, many times, but on this night something...
Product Type : Book
Author: Lance McVay
ISBN: 9780615597188
$1295
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WWN837
Featuring more than 500 reusable stickers, this beautifully illustrated and jam- packed activity book brings the world of bugs to life Following the success of   The Big Book of Bugs , here is an interactive book that brings the world of bugs to a child’s fingertips. The activities in the book invite children to draw, color, decorate, and place bugs in their natural habitats, encouraging children to engage with the information as they play. Children are first introduced to Freddy the Fly (who many will remember from   The Big Book of Bugs ) who buzzes with readers through the book, explaining each activity. The book includes...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 12
Author: Yuval Zommer
ISBN: 9780500651346
$1495
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SBI011
It's bedtime in Washington! Say goodnight to all your favorite locations, including: Woodland Park Zoo Space Needle CenturyLink Field Columbia Gorge Riverboat Smith Tower EMP Museum Washington State Capitol Mount Rainier Washington State Fair Burke Museum Manito Park
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 6
Author: Katherine Sully
ISBN: 9781492647669
$999
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FFB152
With sturdy, streamlined bodies, outfitted with insulating blubber, flippers, tail flukes and fins, whales -- all known as cetaceans -- are built for life in the water. In   Exploring the World of Whales , we meet the baleen whales and the largest members of the toothed whales, including the killer whale, the biggest of the dolphins. These marine mammals range in size from the 108-foot-long (33 m) blue whale to the barely 9-foot-long (2.7 m) dwarf sperm whale while boasting a range of distinctive physical traits, including the sperm whale's gigantic head, the humpback's barnacle-covered body and outsized flippers, and the narwhal's...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 8
Author: Tracy Read
ISBN: 9781770859494
$695
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IPS110
A little girl wants a pet, but her parents won't let her have one. They jokingly tell her she may have a dinosaur if she can find one, and she does! A charming and humorous tale about imagination, fantastical pets, and parents who get themselvees in trouble.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 11
Author: José Carlos Andrés
ISBN: 9788417123635
$1695
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PAR650
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Product Type : Magnet
Dimensions (IN): 3 x 3
$995
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FCP057
Discover what dinosaurs were REALLY like in this myth-busting book! In-depth articles   and stunning color illustrations How dinosaurs really lived , what they looked like, and how they sounded Go beyond the Hollywood myths   for a dramatically different perspective based on the latest scientific research Expert paleontologists   provide insight on your favorite dinos and how we learn about them from the fossils they left behind In this fun and fascinating book, you'll find out how the real dinosaurs lived their lives, what they looked like, how they sounded, and how we know all that! While popular...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
ISBN: 9781641240314
$999
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PAR692
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Location: I7
Product Type : Magnet
Dimensions (IN): 3.5 x 3
$895
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AVK087
Dig into the History of Life! Become a young paleontologist. Learn all about ancient lifeforms preserved in rock. Dan R. Lynch, author of many Rocks & Minerals field guides, presents a kids’ introduction to fossils. Whether children see their first fossil at a museum or find their own fossil seashells from an ancient ocean, this easy-to-understand book is a perfect guide for beginners. Inside You’ll Find “How to” section, including details on what to look for and where to look The basics of paleontology and how fossils formed Rules about what you can and can’t collect Identification guide to common and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5x7
Author: Dan R. Lynch
ISBN: 9781591939399
$1295
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NBN048
For more than two centuries, lighthouses have helped sailors find their way through treacherous waters, guiding them home or taking them safely through passages on their way to adventure. These historic towers and houses form a sparkling chain of lights along our coasts, a reminder of the past echoing with adventure and mystery, a lure for travelers looking for a glimpse into a romantic past. American Lighthouses  offers more than just a tour of over 450 beautiful and historic navigational beacons dotting the coasts and lakes of the United States. This fully illustrated, one-of-a-kind handbook details their history and architecture...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6.1x8.9
Author: Bruce Roberts
ISBN: 9781493047000
$2695
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HPC162
With hundreds of full-colour photographs and fascinating ephemera, combined with an authoritative text listing hundreds of chainsaw models from the 1800s to the present,   Chainsaws   carefully traces the evolutionary threads of countless pioneer devices―from six-hundred-pound steam-powered behemoths, to gas chainsaws mounted on wheeled carriages, to diesel chainsaws. The meticulous text examines Andreas Stihl’s Black Forest experiments, Vancouver’s booming WWII chainsaw industry and the postwar race to develop one-man saws, the rise and fall of Canada’s proud Pioneer brand, and the late entry into the field of the centuries-old arms...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 11x10
Author: David Lee
ISBN: 9781550179118
$3495
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BEN032
Benchmark Maps' newest folded map focuses on the northern half of The Golden State. The map side features Public & Tribal Lands, extensive highway detail, point-to-point mileages, recreation attractions, campgrounds, parks and wildlife areas, fishing access points, and more. The reverse side features categorized POI listings with helpful descriptions, current contact information, and map grid references.
Product Type : Map
Book Type: Map
Dimensions (IN): 9.1X4.3
Author: Benchmark Maps
ISBN: 9780783499239
$795
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IMR195
With support from the Inland Waterways Association, Friends of the River Nene and others, and drawing on his longstanding connection with the river, Roger Green has thoroughly revised and updated this popular guide. A new design includes thorough navigation notes alongside more detailed maps of the canal and river, showing the main features of the navigation. Helpful tables indicate mileages and likely timings between locks to help with passage planning and also provide further information on all the moorings, facilities and services, many of which have been much improved in recent years. Other features of interest such as canoe launch...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 24 x 17
Author: Roger Green
ISBN: 9781786791634
$1619
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SIM390
A breathtaking picture book by award-winning author Ari Berk, illustrated by mega-bestseller Loren Long, about a young bat setting off into the world using only his good sense! Sense is the song you sing out into the world,  and the song the world sings back to you. With these words, Chiro's mother sends him off into the night for the first time alone. It's an adventure, but how will he find his way? And how will he find his way home? As the young bat discovers, navigating the world around him is easy as long as he uses his good sense. This beautiful and touching coming-of-age story, with mesmerizing artwork from   New York Times...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 11 x 10
Author: Ari Berk
ISBN: 9781416978862
$1999
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