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When you set out on your next outdoor adventure, you'll want to make sure to bring along one of our outdoor field guides. Whether you're looking for bird field guides, fish field guides, flower field guides, geology field guides or even our very own sasquatch field guides, we've got you covered.

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WFP160
This simplified guide to the night sky includes seasonal  , GLOW-IN-THE-DARK charts  to the stars and constellations and introduces the reader to the solar system, our moon, planets (visible with the naked eye), meteor showers and eclipses. Simply shine a flashlight on the charts to illuminate them and then use your fingers to walk between major star groups. Laminated for durability, this indispensable pocket reference is ideal for astronomers of all ages. Made in the USA.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 8
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781620052808
$895
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WFP131
A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Plants The quality of our environment - the air, soil and water - depends greatly on trees. In this beautifully detailed guide, with full color illustrations, over 140 familiar North American species are highlighted and helpfully organized by family. Trees is the essential reference guide for nature lovers of all experience levels. This convenient laminated guide is an ideal, portable source of practical information and ideal for field use. Made in the USA.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583551783
$895
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WFP183
Earwigs, silverfish and blood-sucking bedbugs are just a few of the species this guide will help you to identify and control in your home and garden. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 75 species of wood chewers, blood suckers, garden wreckers and food pests ranging from cockroaches and slugs to your neighbor's pets. Also includes information on good bugs that feed on household pests. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is an ideal source of portable information and ideal for use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781620052891
$795
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SPB009
First-ever revision of a classic guidebookEssential information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and edibility as well as updated taxonomy and 18 new speciesHow to find, prepare, and eat plants growing in the wildThis illustrated guide to North American wild edibles has been a nature classic for over thirty years. In this new edition, David K. Foster revises Bradford Angier's invaluable foraging handbook, updating the taxonomy and adding more than a dozen species. Scientific information for a general audience and full-color illustrations combine with intriguing accounts of the plants' uses, making this a practical guide for...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Bradford Angier
ISBN: 9780811734479
$2295
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RFP005
Rainforest Publications has developed five guides for the beach walker, fisherman, diver, or kayaking enthusiast. Everything you could possibly see above or below the waterline you can identify with these guides. All the single sheet field guides are 7" by 11" (17. 85 cm by 28 cm), double-sided, laminated to withstand the elements, and printed on high quality stock with durable UV-resistant inks. . Printed in the USA on recycled paper
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 11
ISBN: 1888538392
$695
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HMC338
In 2000 Houghton Mifflin first published the Kaufman Focus Guide to the Birds of North America. Critically acclaimed for its innovative design, the Kaufman guide began introducing a new generation to birding. In 2005, this new Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America is now the most up-to-date field guide, including dozens of changes by the American Ornithologists’ Union in official names of birds; the addition of new species to reflect the latest scientific discoveries; and dozens of updated range maps. Additional information helps beginning birdwatchers get started, all in the same compact format that has made this guide the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4.5 x 1 x 7.5
Author: Kenn Kaufman
ISBN: 9780618574230
$2499
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FGG080
Sea Turtlesof the Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico laminated folding guide
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 4
ISBN: 9781621260172
$895
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SKY197
More than 100 Remedies and Recipes for Vibrant Health! Packed with step-by-step instructions to make your own herbal remedies, simple recipes for cooking with herbs and spices, and beautiful photographs, this might be the most comprehensive guide to natural remedies ever published. Here readers can learn about alternative medicine and homeopathic approaches, aromatherapy and essential oils, and much, much more.  Natural Healing for Common Ailments  Cooking with Superfoods Juices & Cleanses Edible Wild Plants  Planning an Herb Garden Everyday Treatments for Women & Children...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 10.5
Author: Abigail Gehring
ISBN: 9781510749993
$2299
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RFP043
Slip this laminated foldup pocket guide into your backpack or front pocket. Folded, it is only 3.5" (9cm) by 8.75" (22cm). When spread flat it is approx. 24" (61cm) by 8.75" (22 cm). You get twelve 9cm by 22cm "pages" of critters plus front and back cover pages. The guide contains beautifully illustrated, detailed scientific accurate illustrations of the Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Birds that you will see on your travels in Panama. Slips into your pocket so its handy when you need it. Illustrations of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians are by Mark Wainwright. Robert Dean illustrated the birds. Both Robert and Mark are British...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 3.5
ISBN: 9781888538427
$795
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WFP036
Florida Wildlife is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fishes and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide wildlife sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583550960
$795
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AVK169
Create wholesome meals with this mushroom-themed cookbook, featuring 50 recipes complemented by full-color photographs of each dish. Sliced into salads, blended into sauces, or roasted to perfection, mushrooms are as versatile as they are delicious. These fungi bring savory richness to every bite, and they offer endless possibilities. Whether you prefer your mushrooms sauteed or grilled, you’ve undoubtedly enjoyed the earthy flavor that makes them so unique. Packed with nutrients, mushrooms are the perfect addition to any meal. Mushrooms  is a cookbook by Julia Rutland that features 50 recipes—from salads and soups to entrees....
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Cookbook
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 7
Author: Julia Rutland
ISBN: 9781647555665
$1795
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MPP036
The Roadside Geology series originated in 1972 with  Roadside Geology of the Northern Rockies . Fourteen years later, the Big Sky portion of that book was updated to become  Roadside Geology of Montana , a bright-yellow field guide that soon graced bookshelves across the state. Now, nearly 50 years after the first book, Mountain Press is releasing this completely revised full-color second edition that, like so many things in Montana, is big. But consider this: no other place in the world has such amazingly diverse and well-exposed rocks with such dramatic stories. For example, Montana lies at the northern edge of the Yellowstone...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Don Hyndman
ISBN: 9780878426966
$3000
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WFP065
Geology is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast. The guide simply explains geological processes, the differences between rocks, minerals and gemstones, the most common types North American rocks and minerals and the best rockhounding locations. It also reviews the most common North American fossils and the tools an amateur geologist should take into the field in order to positively identify different types of rocks and minerals. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583550755
$895
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STL280
From the National Wildlife Federation® comes the most up-to-date, all-photographic field guide to North American trees.  The Jeffrey Pine, Coconut Palm, Staghorn Sumac, and Western Hemlock: this single, portable volume features these, plus more than 700 other tree species and varieties, with special emphasis on their leaves, bark, fruits, and flowers. More than 2,000 stunning images show these trees in their natural habitats. Other features include: a unique identification tip for each tree; range maps showing distribution in North America; How to Identify a Tree section; a detailed glossary of tree parts and leaf, fruit, flower, and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4.8 x 1 x 7.8 inches
Author: Bruce Kershner
ISBN: 9781402738753
$2499
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HMC330
“Jon Young knows birds, and you will too after reading his marvelous book. You’ll discover a universal bird language that will speak to you wherever you go outdoors. Every nature lover should read this book.”—Joseph Cornell, author of  Sharing Nature with Children  and  John Muir: My Life with Nature A lifelong birder, tracker, and naturalist, Jon Young is guided by three basic premises: the robin, junco, and other songbirds know everything important about their environment, be it backyard or forest; by tuning in to their vocalizations and behavior, we can acquire much of this wisdom for our own pleasure and benefit; and the birds’...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.3 x 0.7 x 8
Author: Jon Young
ISBN: 9780544002302
$1799
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WFP082
Building a Survival Kit will help you to survive adverse outdoor conditions: heat, cold or extreme weather. Staying warm and dry is essential and you'll learn how to protect your Core Temperature (CTC) while saving (heat) calories through less energy output.   Tips will include essential supplies to bring should an emergency occur.   This guide is waterproof and nearly indestructible.   It can fit in a back pocket so you can have vital information when you need it.   A must-have for the serious wilderness explorer.   Be smart, be safe, be skilled.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583557051
$795
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RAN435
A portable, comprehensive field guide--brimming with concise descriptions and stunning color photographs, and designed to fit into your back pocket--from the go-to reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. The  National Audubon Society Pocket Guide: Insects and Spiders   is the essential pocket-size guide to 80 of the most abundant and colorful insects and spiders in North America. Small enough to fit in your back pocket and featuring stunning full-color photographs and concise descriptions, this handy guide is the ideal companion for any outdoor excusion, and perfect for beginners and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 4
ISBN: 9780394757926
$1395
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FFB170
A delicious way to better nutrition. Seaside societies have included seaweed in their diets for millennia. Today we are rediscovering what they have long known: seaweed provides a nutritional punch, a powerful mix of iodine, iron, vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B12; minerals, fiber and protein. It is linked to lower rates of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity and it is believed to help in the prevention and treatment of cancer. The Seaweed Cookbook   covers all aspects of seaweed. It is for those who would like to incorporate this powerful food into their diet and it is for those who already...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Cookbook
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 8
Author: Nicole Pisani, Kate Adams
ISBN: 9780228100911
$1995
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SPB015
First-ever revision of a classic guidebook Information on each plant's characteristics, distribution, and medicinal qualities as well as updated taxonomy and 15 new species How to identify and use wild plants for medicinal purposes This illustrated guide to North American wild medicinals has been a nature classic for over thirty years. In this new edition, David K. Foster revises Bradford Angier's invaluable handbook, updating the taxonomy and adding more than a dozen species, including the purple coneflower, popularly known as echinacea, as well as ephedra, jewelweed, goldenseal, and more. Scientific information for a general...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Bradford Angier, Revised by David K. Foster
ISBN: 9780811734936
$2695
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MPP017
With more than 10,000 geysers, hot springs, fumaroles, and mud pots, as well as cubic mile upon cubic mile of once-incendiary rhyolite, the landscape of Yellowstone Country vividly displays its fiery past and present. The region contains 1/5 of the world s geysers, including the most famous of them all, and is the setting of some of Earth s most destructive volcanic eruptions. The 19 road guides in  Roadside Geology of Yellowstone Country  fully explore this volcanic pedigree while also delivering you to sites that have recorded the region s broad and deep geologic story, which includes exquisitely preserved, 50-million-year-old...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: William J. Fritz & Robert C. Thomas (
ISBN: 9780878425815
$2400
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GPT298
Revised and updated this guide provides detailed directions and GPS coordinates to the best rockhounding sites in Washington, with valuable tips on what to tools to bring and how to conduct your search. Comprehensive lists of minerals or fossils for each site and excellent color photos will help you know what to look for and to identify what you’ve found. Information on clubs, rock shops, museums, and special attractions are provided.  Rockhounding Washington  is a must-have for anyone interested in collecting their own minerals, gems, and fossils in the region.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Lars Johnson
ISBN: 9781493081271
$2495
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MPP003
The third edition of this popular guide is now even better it s full color. Colorado s multihued rocks from white and red sandstones to green shales and pink granites are vividly splashed across the pages in stunning color photographs. Detailed color maps and diagrams clearly distill the state s complex bedrock geology. Updated text includes information about new discoveries, such as the mastodons and other Pleistocene fossils found at Snowmass, and new parks, such as Chimney Rock National Monument.  Roadside Geology of Colorado  is a must-have for any Colorado rock enthusiast.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Felicie Williams & Halka Chronic
ISBN: 9780878426096
$2800
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SPB017
Offers expert instruction and in-the-field advice for the novice and experienced tracker Tracking wildlife successfully requires more than just looking for trails and scat. It requires an awareness of how an animal behaves in its environment--how it finds food, travels, and rests. A tracker must know how to find and interpret behavioral clues animals leave behind. This how-to book teaches the basics of being a successful tracker--explaining what to look for to find or identify an animal and how to develop an essential environmental awareness. Also describes aging tracks and sign, understanding ecology and mapping, keeping...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Tiffany Morgan, Jon Young
ISBN: 9780811733267
$2195
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FFB178
"Anyone fascinated by the underwater world will be riveted by the photos in this richly illustrated guide... Readers can lose themselves in the magnificent environment beneath the sea...." --Publishers Weekly  on the first edition of  Reef Life The lure of the life that inhabits the ocean's reefs and open waters is no secret to scuba enthusiasts and snorkelers who enjoy gazing upon this wonderful world through their dive masks. This practical and comprehensive guidebook for divers, naturalists and ocean lovers identifies the most commonly encountered animals and other organisms in the tropical marine environment and identifies...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 6 X 7
Author: Brandon Cole, Scott Michael
ISBN: 9780228102946
$3995
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CPC012
Mushrooms have a history of medicinal use that goes back thousands of years. Today, thanks to centuries of traditional use and modern scien­tific research, these amazing species are well understood, and many have been found effective in treating modern health conditions. This book highlights 40 species of mushrooms that have shown significant benefit for chronic illness, including autoimmune conditions. Color images of each species aid the reader in identifying the featured mushrooms, and notes on additional species clearly inform -- or warn -- the reader of similar-looking mushrooms. Medicinal mushroom species are known alternatives to...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Robert Rogers, J Duane Sept
ISBN: 9780995226623
$1495
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FCP030
Arranged in a directory of categories divided into wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds and shellfish, this book has all of the information you need to forage for yourself.You'd be surprised at the bounty of wild food you can find practically on your doorstep: some native plants, some escapes from ancient gardens and all delicious. Most of these foods are within easy reach - however, you've got to know what you're looking for and where to go and when.Clear illustrations to help you identify a wholesome and natural food store, all for free. Hints on how to prepare and eat your foraged bounty are also included, along with...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.1 x 5.8 x 0.4
Author: David Squire
ISBN: 9781504800341
$999
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LPP038
Rocky Mountain Animal Tracks will help you identify tracks of all shapes and sizes, from the Grizzly Bear to the Deer Mouse. This book is perfect for children, teachers, parents, backwoods explorers and naturalists: * Excellent illustrations of the animals * Detailed drawings of fore and hind prints * Stride patterns * Easy track identification * Animal behavior.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4.25 x 5.75
Author: Ian Sheldon
ISBN: 9781774510292
$1095
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GPT196
Edible wild plants are nature’s natural food source, growing along roadsides, sprouting in backyards, and blooming in country fields. North America’s diverse geography overflows with edible plant species. From alyssum to watercress, chicory to purslane,  Foraging Wild Plants of North America  provides everything you need to know about the most commonly found wild greens with over 200 mouth-watering recipes.  This full-color field and feast guide with images to the most common edible wild plants is the ideal companion for hikers, campers, and anyone who enjoys eating the good food of the earth.  Look inside to find recipes such as:...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 0.5 x 9
Author: Christopher Nyerges
ISBN: 9781493005185
$2295
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BCP010
Mushrooms of Cascadia is a book for every mushroomer - from beginners to professionals alike. Everything you need to learn to recognize and identify mushrooms across the Pacific Northwest lies within these pages. Featuring comprehensive coverage of common and conspicuous species, delicious edibles and toxic look-alikes, and rarities and regional specialties, this user-friendly reference covers the whole spectrum of macrofungal diversity in the American northwest. With fully-illustrated treatments of over 750 species and references to hundreds more, tips on mushroom collecting, descriptions of habitats and bioregions, and up-to-date...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 2.7
Author: Noah Siegel
ISBN: 9781941624197
$5995
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HRW161
A new edition of the best-selling field guide with 25 all-new plates covering the birds of Hawaii. For decades, the  Peterson Field Guide to Birds of Western North America   has been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Following the Spring 2020 update to  Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America , this guide will feature updated text and range maps, and art updated to reflect current knowledge in ornithology. Now that the American Birding Association has expanded its species Checklist to include Hawaii, this guide will include...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 8
Author: Roger Tory Peterson
ISBN: 9781328762221
$2600
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WFP175
Every year across our Nation, people lose their homes due to wildfires that often begin unnoticed. These fires are usually triggered by lightning or accidents and spread incredibly quickly, igniting brush, trees, and homes. Those homes fortunate enough to survive a wildfire, often do so because their owners were prepared. Based on international protocols, Wildfire Survival focuses on what people can do before, during and after a wildlife to protect themselves and their property. Also included in each guide are smartphone QR codes that link to the websites of various emergency services agencies. Laminated for durability, this portable...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.5 x 8
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583558645
$795
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GPT259
Rocks, Gems, and Minerals  is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout North America. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your backyard and beyond. Also included is an introduction that covers fundamental geology information and interesting facts. This is the essential source when you're out in the field, both informative and beautiful to peruse.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 4.4 x 0.4 x 7
Author: Garret Romaine
ISBN: 9781493046867
$1495
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RAN514
After years of living in awe of the mysterious fungi known as mushrooms-chefs, health enthusiasts, and home cooks alike can't get enough of these rich, delicate morsels. With updated production techniques for home and commercial cultivation, detailed growth parameters for 31 mushroom species, a trouble-shooting guide, and handy gardening tips, this revised and updated handbook will make your mycological landscapes the envy of the neighborhood.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 7.5
Author: Paul Stamets
ISBN: 9781580081757
$4500
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SCH020
A not-so-typical look at the mysteries of the monarch butterfly Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched, beautifully written, and thoughtfully designed works of narrative nonfiction aimed at middle grade and young adult readers. These books help readers learn about the world in which they live and develop their critical thinking skills so that they may become dynamic citizens who are able to analyze and understand our past, participate in essential discussions about our present, and work to grow and build our future. With their stunning black-and-orange wings, monarch butterflies are one of the most...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 5.67 x 8.35
Author: Dana L. Church
ISBN: 9781338749229
$1999
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NWD005
Idaho Gold & Gems Maps:   Then and Now  is a package, measuring 6.5″ x 9.5″, containing five maps printed on both sides . The very readable maps measure 17.5″ x 23″ when unfolded.   This package includes: Map #1, side 1  is of the N Section.   Side 2  is a map showing regional mineral districts Map #2, side 1  is of the SW Section.  Side 2  is a map showing regional mineral districts Map #3, side 1  is of the SE Section.   Side 2  is a map showing regional mineral districts Map #4, side 1  is an 1895 map showing mining districts.  Side 2  is an 1883 map of early town sites Map #5  is a map of 1891 mineral...
Product Type : Map
Book Type: Map
Dimensions (IN): 6.5 x 9.5
ISBN: 9780965755818
$1795
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PGN319
In  The Fungal Pharmacy , noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens found in North America. These fungi, Rogers explains, have the capacity to heal both the body and, through the process of myco-remediation, the planet itself. Throughout the book, he documents their success in optimizing the immune system and treating a wide range of acute and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver problems, blood sugar disorders, cancer, and obesity. Entries discuss the mushroom or lichen’s medicinal traits and properties, including active chemical...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 10
Author: Robert Rogers
ISBN: 9781556439537
$3495
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RFP047
Rainforest Publication's field guides to Panama's natural life include a series of specialized guides plus a new guide for the generalist which includes the exotic animals of Panama that every naturalist would hope to encounter.The fold out pocket guides are approximately 24" by 8.75" (61 cm by 22 cm) when spread flat, and contain twelve 9 cm by 22 cm "pages" plus a front and back cover pages. When folded, they are only approx. 3.5" by 8.75" (9 cm by 22 cm) and easily fit into your pocket.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Author: Rainforest Publications
ISBN: 1888538600
$795
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RFP049
Rainforest Publication's field guides to Panama's natural life include a series of specialized guides plus a new guide for the generalist which includes the exotic animals of Panama that every naturalist would hope to encounter.The fold out pocket guides are approximately 24" by 8.75" (61 cm by 22 cm) when spread flat, and contain twelve 9 cm by 22 cm "pages" plus a front and back cover pages. When folded, they are only approx. 3.5" by 8.75" (9 cm by 22 cm) and easily fit into your pocket.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Author: Rainforest Publications
ISBN: 1888538856
$795
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RFP052
Rainforest Publication's field guides to Panama's natural life include a series of specialized guides plus a new guide for the generalist which includes the exotic animals of Panama that every naturalist would hope to encounter.The fold out pocket guides are approximately 24" by 8.75" (61 cm by 22 cm) when spread flat, and contain twelve 9 cm by 22 cm "pages" plus a front and back cover pages. When folded, they are only approx. 3.5" by 8.75" (9 cm by 22 cm) and easily fit into your pocket.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Author: Rainforest Publications
ISBN: 1888538376
$795
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MAC013
* Field identification guides to suit every naturalist * Waterproof and transportable for use in the field * Great for families, hikers, and park visitors * Created by a high-school science teacher You can stash it in your car, or slip it into your pack. No matter the weather or terrain,  Mac's Field Guides  are the perfect wildlife identification tool for the amateur naturalist, covering a wide variety of subjects and regions in North America. More than 1 million  Mac's Guides  have been sold!
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 12 x 7.5
Author: Craig MacGowan
ISBN: 9780898863932
$595
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PGW280
Step into nature, whether in a park, forest, prairie, or lakeland, and you are surrounded by edible wild foods–if you know where to look. Old traditions of foraging have seen a passionate resurgence of interest among midwestern chefs and home cooks intrigued by the vitality of foods growing just footsteps–or a healthy hike–from their doors. But many hesitate over collecting wild mushrooms: How do you know which ones are okay to eat? And once you do, how should you prepare them? Untamed Mushrooms  opens up the field, explaining how to seek, find, and cook wild mushrooms. Gorgeous full-color photographs and expert guidance unspool the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 10
Author: Michael Karns, Lisa Golden Schroeder
ISBN: 9781681340869
$2995
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WFP161
Foraging involves finding, identifying and harvesting wild edible plants. It is a healthy outdoor activity that puts one in touch with nature and provides a bounty of fresh, nutritious, free food. This handy pocket guide provides simplified reference to the approved practices for harvesting wild edible plants in a sustainable manner. Topics include a harvesting strategy, safety (including the universal edibility test), and the proper tools and methods to harvest berries/fruits, nuts, leaves/shoots/stems, roots/tubers and mushrooms. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is a portable source of practical...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 8
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781620052785
$895
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WPC024
Due March 2013. You don't need to trek into the forest to forage edible plants. Ideal for first-time foragers, this book features 70 edible weeds, flowers, mushrooms, and ornamental plants typically found in urban or suburban neighborhoods. . You'll be amazed by how many of the plants you see each day are actually nutritious edibles. Full-color photographs make identification easy, and tips on where certain plants are likely to be found, how to avoid pollution and pesticides, and how to recognize the plants you should NEVER harvest make foraging as safe and simple as stepping into your own backyard.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: Ellen Zachos
ISBN: 9781612120096
$1699
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RFP030
Nearly 20 percent of Costa Rica is set aside in National Parks and Reserves. Eleven different habitats are the home to 205 mammals, 848 birds, 160 amphibians, 218 reptiles, over 1000 different fresh and saltwater fish and countless numbers of insects. Approximately 10,000 species of vascular plants have been identified which is nearly 4 percent of the total number of species in the world. This is why Costa Rica has become the ultimate destination for students, researchers and eco-tourists. . Printed in the USA on recycled paper
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 11
ISBN: 1888538139
$695
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NWD012
Utah  Ghost Towns/Sites:  Then and Now   is a package, measuring 6.5″ x 9″, containing six maps of the state of Utah.  The very readable maps (measuring 18″ x 24″ unfolded) were selected for quality, age and location details.  This package includes: Map #1,   side 1  Utah 1876.   Side 2  Utah 1889 Map #2, side 1  Utah 1900.  Side 2  Utah populations Map #3,   side 1  Utah 1900 northwest section with overlay.  Side 2  is text Map #4,   side 1  Utah 1900 northeast section with overlay.  Side 2  is text Map #5,   side 1  Utah 1900 southwest section with overlay.  Side 2  is text Map #6,   side 1  Utah 1900 southeast section with...
Product Type : Map
Dimensions (IN): 6.5 x 9.5
ISBN: 9780981669625
$1695
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WFP191
North American coastlines are home to hundreds of species of resident and migrant saltwater fishes. Of these, a choice few are the target of anglers and skippers seeking the ultimate battle with some of nature's largest and most beautiful game fish. From the nearshore species like striped bass, tarpon, salmon and bluefish, to the giant offshore exotics including marlin, sailfish, tunas and swordfish, this beautifully illustrated, pocket-sized reference guide highlights the most popular and sought-after species. Made in the USA.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 8
ISBN: 9781620054192
$795
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PGN392
" BirdNote Journal   contain[s] tips and strategies for better birding … Ideal for a beginner or casual birder" —Seattle Audubon This birding journal is perfect field companion and gift for birdwatchers of all ages. Including beautiful illustrations of birds, this well-organized field diary is a delightful place to keep track of the birds you see and to compile your own life list. Also included are essays from the naturalist experts at the popular public radio show  BirdNote   full of information and tips to enjoy birdwatching, including: * Planning a Birding Trip * Feed the Birds—Bring Them Up Close * Gardening with Birds in...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 7.5
ISBN: 9781632172846
$1995
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WFP193
The lives of spiders are as varied as they are fascinating. There is also a remarkable diversity of species both worldwide (about 40,000) and within North America (about 3,500). Spiders are easy to find almost everywhere ― all we have to do is go out (or sometimes in) and look for them. When searching for spiders, it helps to have a solid foundation of knowledge to increase your chances of finding interesting species and to enrich your experiences with the ones you do find. The beautifully illustrated resource Spiders is a terrific companion for spider-watchers, as it describes their evolution, anatomy, and behavior as well as the many...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 9
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781620054925
$895
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WFP192
Owls first appeared in the fossil record about 56–65 million years ago and now live almost everywhere in the world where there is land, except Antarctica (one sighting of a single bird) and a few remote islands. Exceptional hunters, owls have superb eyesight and keen hearing, and are important to maintaining a healthy ecosystem. This 12-panel folding guide introduces you to the world of owls; describes their evolution, anatomy and behavior; and explains how they reproduce and survive in different habitats around the world. It also highlights some of the most familiar and unique species found worldwide, as well as threats to owls' survival...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4 x 9
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781620054772
$795
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IPS363
A stunning illustrated introduction to the most important North American trees. "A nonfiction volume of chic design. The book lays out the characteristics of all sorts of trees, principally in North America, with a nice mix of field-guide facts and cultural commentary.”  –  Wall Street Journal "A poetic picture book for young and old that has the accuracy of field guide."  –   Swiss Public Broadcasting Winner of the White Raven Award from the International Youth Library Foundation, author and illustrator Lisa Voisard captures a child's sense of wonder for the natural world. In  Arborama , her first book available in...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 X 10.25
Author: Lisa Voisard
ISBN: 9783907293904
$2499
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