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Field Identification Guides

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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Field Guide to the Weather: Learn to Identify Clouds and Storms, Forecast the Weather, and Stay Safe
Field Guide to the Weather: Learn to Identify Clouds and Storms, Forecast the Weather, and Stay Safe
AVK065
$14.95  
Paperback, Ryan Henning, 120 pages, 5 x 7, 9781591938248
our Guide to Watching Clouds and Understanding the Weather From the soothing sound of rain to the shrill whistle of a blizzard, from the house-shaking rumble of thunder to the violent fury of a hurricane, weather is a fascinating part of our lives. We watch it. We listen to it. We feel it....
National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Wildflowers of North America
National Wildlife Federation Field Guide to Wildflowers of North America
STL282
$24.95  
Paperback, David M. Brandenburg, 672 pages, 5 x 8, 9781402741548
Wherever even the smallest green thing grows, there you’ll find wildflowers, be they huge, showy tropical blossoms or pretty, tiny bloomers. North America alone is home to thousands of species—and the National Wildlife Federation Field Guide celebrates that wide diversity in grand fashion. From...
Wildfire Survival: Prepare For & Survive a Wildfire
Wildfire Survival: Prepare For & Survive a Wildfire
WFP175
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 4.5 x 8, 9781583558645
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...
Freshwater Fishing Essentials: A Folding Pocket Guide to Gear, Techniques & Useful Tips
Freshwater Fishing Essentials: A Folding Pocket Guide to Gear, Techniques & Useful Tips
WFP167
$8.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 3.75 x 5.5, 9781620053058
Freshwater Fishing Essentials is a convenient quick reference to the topics every angler needs to know. This pocket guide provides information on all the basics including essential equipment; fishing methods for different species; where to find fish on lakes and rivers; when to fish; the most...
Fylling's Illustrated Guide to Nature in Your Neighborhood
Fylling's Illustrated Guide to Nature in Your Neighborhood
IPS145
$20.00  
Paperback, Marni Fylling, 208 pages, 5 x 7, 9781597144803
In the same lighthearted yet scientifically accurate style of  Fylling’s Illustrated Guide to Pacific Coast Tide Pools , this portable guidebook reveals the splendidly strange animals and plants just outside your door. Marni Fylling’s full-color illustrations make species identification a...
Birds of Northern California 2nd ed. Edition
Birds of Northern California 2nd ed. Edition
LPP030
$27.95  
Paperback, David Fix, Andy Bezener, 384 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780986786273
Learn about 320 species of Northern California birds in fascinating detail. Descriptions, illustrations and range maps help you identify birds and understand their habits. A checklist helps you keep a list of your birding accomplishments. Perfect for beginner birders and beyond. If you're...
Birds of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Birds of the Pacific Northwest Coast
LPP031
$19.95  
Paperback, Nancy Baron, 240 pages, 5.75 x 8.75, 9781551050829
More than 200 species of common birds are grouped and color-coded for quick identification. Beautiful illustrations accompany the insightful text on behavior, seasonal occurrence and local range of species. 213 color illustrations.
Falcons of North America
Falcons of North America
MPP029
$26.95  
Paperback, Kate Davis, 264 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780878427017
Bold and beautiful, falcons hold a special place in the hearts of people. In Falcons of North America, renowned raptor advocate and environmental educator Kate Davis opens a door into the lives of these extraordinary, enigmatic birds of prey. Since the publication of the first edition 13...
Roadside Geology of Idaho
Roadside Geology of Idaho
MPP026
$28.00  
Paperback, Paul Link, Shawn Willsey, Keegan Schmidt, 416 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878427024
Learn about the remarkable geologic diversity of the Gem State with the completely revised, full-color edition of Roadside Geology of Idaho. Excellent graphics, spectacular photographs, and straightforward writing describe and interpret the rocks and landscapes visible outside your car window,...
Big Sur Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Regional Animals
Big Sur Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Regional Animals
WFP189
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 4.5 x 8.5, 9781583559802
One of the most varied and spectacular natural areas in California, Big Sur's pristine beaches and rich forests are teeming with unique wildlife including sea otters, elephant seals, California condors and hundreds of species of butterflies, birds, reptiles, amphibians and land mammals. This...
Freshwater Fishes of the Southeast
Freshwater Fishes of the Southeast
FGG053
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 4 x 9, 9781893770775
Range includes:North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi 54 species commonly found in both warm and coldwater lakes, streams, and reservoirs Includes preferred bait and edibility index for each species, as well as detailed text prepared just for the region’s...
Sibley’s Warblers of Eastern North America
Sibley’s Warblers of Eastern North America
FGG036
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 4 x 9, 9781935380559
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America’s most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www.sibleyguides.com for more information 38 species of Warblers both common and exotic found east of the Rockies Includes captions which capture the gestalt of...
Fern Finder: A Guide to Native Ferns of Central and Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada
Fern Finder: A Guide to Native Ferns of Central and Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada
PER039
$5.95  
Paperback, Barbara Hallowell, 9780912550244
A pocket guide to identifying native ferns that grow in the U. S. Midwest and Northeast, and eastern Canada. Like other plant guides in the "Finders" series, "Fern Finder" is a dichotomous key, which leads the user step-by-step through a series of choices to the species being identified. Heavily...
All the Way to the Ocean
All the Way to the Ocean
PER145
$17.95  
Hardcover, Joel Harper, 22 pages, 8.2 x 10.2, 9780971425415
An uplifting story about two best friends, Isaac and James, and their discovery of the cause and effect relationship between our cities' storm drains and the world's oceans, lakes and rivers. It is sure to inspire both young and adult readers alike and teach a timeless life lesson--If we all do...
Untamed Mushrooms: From Field to Table
Untamed Mushrooms: From Field to Table
PGW280
$29.95  
Paperback, Michael Karns, Lisa Golden Schroeder, 272 pages, 8 x 10, 9781681340869
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...
Wildflowers of the Sierra Nevada
Wildflowers of the Sierra Nevada
QRP014
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Steven Hartman, 12 pages, 9 x 3.8 x 0.2 inches, 978-1936913640
People exploring nature in Sierra Nevada can use this handy photographic guide to identify common native wildflowers. The flowers in this guide are grouped by color to make indentification as easy as possible. Text indicates size, color, bloom period and other characteristics. Six laminated...
Freshwater Fishes of Central & Northern California
Freshwater Fishes of Central & Northern California
QRP018
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Craig Springer, 12 pages, 9 x 3.9 x 0.2 inches, 978-1936913671
"Whether you’re an angler or naturalist this handy field guide will help you identify 64 species of freshwater fish likely to be caught on hook-and-line anywhere from the Klamath Basin to the Golden Trout Wilderness.  The noted diagnostic characters and beautiful color illustrations will prove...
Saltwater Fishes of Northern California : A Guide to Inshore and Offshore Species
Saltwater Fishes of Northern California : A Guide to Inshore and Offshore Species
QRP020
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Val Kells, 12 pages, 3.9 x 0.2 x 9 inches, 978-1943334537
Saltwater Fishes of Northern California is an easy-to-use 12-panel identification guide to 64 common and notable nearshore and offshore saltwater fishes that inhabit the diverse northern coast of California from Crescent City to Monterrey Bay. The highly detailed and scientifically accurate...
Shorebirds of North America
Shorebirds of North America
QRP001
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Kevin T. Karlson, 12 pages, 4.5 x 10, 9781936913787
Shorebirds of North America contains over 200 color photos of all the breeding and commonly occurring shorebird species found in North America. Species accounts show breeding and nonbreeding plumages when differences occur, as well as many immature and juvenile plumages. Some similar species are...
Birds of the Northern Rocky Mountains
Birds of the Northern Rocky Mountains
QRP009
$8.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, Greg R. Homel, 12 pages, 4.5 x 10, 9781936913275
Birds of the Northern Rocky Mountains is a quick and easy-to-use, lightweight, durable, all-weather field guide to the remarkable and varied birdlife inhabiting the northern Rocky Mountains region within the US states of Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, in addition to the adjacent Canadian provinces...
The Sibley Guide to Trees
The Sibley Guide to Trees
RAN437
$39.95  
Flex, David Allen Sibley, 426 pages, 6.5 x 1 x 9.8, 9780375415197
The man who revolutionized the field guide to birds now brings his formidable skills of identification and illustration to the more than six hundred tree species of North America. Similar in size and format to  The Sibley Guide to Birds , the layout for this guide is another triumph of logic...
Northwest Field Guide (Folding Pocket Guide)
Northwest Field Guide (Folding Pocket Guide)
RFO018
$9.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 8.5 x 3.75, 9781888538991
The Northwest fold out pocket guide includes illustrations of whales, dolphins, porpoise, seals, otter, salmon, halibut, song birds, forest birds, birds of prey, shorebirds, ducks and other waterfowl, and pelagic birds, moose, elk, bear, squirrels, beavers, marmots, weasels, goats, sheep,...
Peru Reef Fish Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Peru Reef Fish Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP042
$6.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 188853883X
Rainforest Publications has six field guides to aid you in the enjoyment of your adventures in Peru. 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. ....
Owls: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species Worldwide
Owls: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species Worldwide
WFP192
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 12 pages, 4 x 9, 9781620054772
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...
Animal Tracks of California
Animal Tracks of California
FGG105
$9.95  
Mark Elbroch, 12 pages, 9781621264248
This handy FoldingGuide(TM) includes 57 species of mammals, reptiles, and birds whose tracks and scat are most commonly found in California. Each entry includes a thumbnail illustration of the animal, detailed track and scat illustrations with precise size dimensions, and a caption and...
Common Native Bees of the Western United States - Book
Common Native Bees of the Western United States - Book
AVK127
$9.95  
Ryan Bartlett, 40 pages, 4.25 x 7.5 x 0.5", 9781647553630
Get this handy booklet to common bees (and their look-alikes) of the western USA, and learn how to identify them. Bees are beloved garden visitors and are essential to a healthy ecosystem. We welcome their arrival and celebrate their vital work as pollinators, supporting the growth of...
Held by the Land: A Guide to Indigenous Plants for Wellness - Book
Held by the Land: A Guide to Indigenous Plants for Wellness - Book
QRT060
$24.99  
Hardcover, Leigh Joseph, 192 pages, 8.3 x 0.95 x 9.85", 9781577152941
Gulf Coast Birds: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Species - Book
Gulf Coast Birds: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar Species - Book
WFP197
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Waterford Press, 12 pages, 3.8 x 0.1 x 8.3", 9781620055519
Sibleys Common Trees Of California Folding Guide - Book
Sibleys Common Trees Of California Folding Guide - Book
FGG109
$9.95  
Poster, David Allen Sibley, 4.02 x 0.31 x 8.9", 9781621261704
A virtually indestructible, waterproof folding guide covering 47 of the most frequently seen native and cultivated tree species in the region, including descriptions, size, range, and illustrations of bark, leaves, blossoms, and fruits and berries, all taken from the award-winning Sibley Guide...
Marine Life of Pacific Northwest
Marine Life of Pacific Northwest
HPC007
$69.95  
Hardcover, Andy Lamb and Bernard Hanby, 390 pages, 8.75 x 11.5, 9781550173611
A photographic encyclopedia of seaweeds, invertebrates and selected fishes found in NW waters. This is the most comprehensive collection of photos of NW marine life ever published. Includes over 1,400 saltwater plants and animals and 1,700 color photographs.
Birds of Prey of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Birds of Prey of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC017
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 898862604
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Southern Night Sky Southern Night Sky Southern Night Sky
Southern Night Sky
WFP005
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551684
The Southern Night Sky provides a simplified field reference to familiar stars and constellations. A durable folding guide format is great for use in the field, and allows any level of nature explorer to recognize and easily identify the most common constellations. This guide features glow in...
Mushrooms
Mushrooms
GPT093
$16.95  
Paperback, Todd Telander, 96 pages, 6.8 x 4.2, 9780762774234
Mushrooms: A Falcon Field Guide-covers 80 of the most common and sought-after species in North America. Conveniently sized to fit in a pocket and featuring full-color, detailed illustrations, this informative-guide makes-it easy to identify-mushrooms in the backyard and beyond. Each-mushroom is...
Penguins from Around the World Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Penguins from Around the World Field Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP036
$3.48  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538732
This single sheet laminated bird watching guide is perfect for identifying penguins in and around Antarctica, including South Africa, Australia & Tasmania, New Zealand, South America, the Galapagos, the Falkland Islands, S. Georgia Island, the S. Sandwich Islands, Kerguelen, and other...
Alaska Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
Alaska Butterflies & Pollinators: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species
WFP185
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620054420
Pollinators in Alaska include bats, bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, moths, wasps, flies, and beetles. These beneficial species are both beautiful to observe and critical to the preservation of the state's diverse eco-system and agriculture. This portable folding guide includes illustrations and...
Alaska Trees & Wildflowers Alaska Trees & Wildflowers Alaska Trees & Wildflowers
Alaska Trees & Wildflowers
WFP020
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551318
Alaska Trees and Wildflowers is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide to familiar trees, shrubs and wildflowers. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this handy...
Birds of Prey Birds of Prey Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey
WFP063
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551899
Birds of Prey is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the raptor lover and nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights almost all North American species perching and in flight and also highlights raptor flyways and migratory hotspots. Laminated for durability, this...
Redwood National & State Parks Redwood National & State Parks Redwood National & State Parks
Redwood National & State Parks
WFP066
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583551417
Redwood National and State Parks is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 130 familiar species of turtles, lizards, snakes, salamanders, frogs and toads. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source...
Basic & Primitive Navigation Basic & Primitive Navigation Basic & Primitive Navigation
Basic & Primitive Navigation
WFP080
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583557129
Wilderness education is a critical part of personal safety -- and not getting lost, or knowing how to get found if you are lost , is an essential skill.   Basic & Primitive Navigation teaches simple techniques to navigate out of dangerous situations. Instruction on basic compass use and...
Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Aid Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid
WFP087
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583557181
No one wants to think about needing first aid while out in the wilderness.   Hoping it does not happen will not help you when it does.   Wilderness First Aid covers simple techniques to treat common injuries and sickness in a wilderness situation. This waterproof flexible folding guide includes...
Fishes of the Florida Keys (Folding Guides)
Fishes of the Florida Keys (Folding Guides)
FGG003
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9781893770140
54 species commonly found inshore, nearshore, and offshore, with descriptions by local expertsIllustrations by Diane Peebles Species selection and text by Dr. Bob Shipp, Professor of Marine Science at University South Alabama Indestructible lamination — water and beachproof Instant access to...
Sibley's Ducks, Geese & Swans of Eastern North America (Folding Guides)
Sibley's Ducks, Geese & Swans of Eastern North America (Folding Guides)
FGG032
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 1935380139
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www. sibleyguides. com for more information 50 species of dabbling and diving ducks, swans, geese, and duck-like species-- both common and exotic- found east of the...
North American Wildlife: An Illustrated Guide to 2,000 Plants and Animals
North American Wildlife: An Illustrated Guide to 2,000 Plants and Animals
RDP002
$19.99  
Paperback, Editors of Reader's Digest, 9781606524916
Birds and butterflies, ferns and frogs, mushrooms and mantra rays, seashells and salamanders---this 576 page book includes more than 2,000 plants and animals of all types. It embraces field forest, pond, and prairie-all the natural communities that make our North American flora and fauna so...
Hawaii Seashore Life Hawaii Seashore Life (Folding Pocket Guide) Hawaii Seashore Life (Folding Pocket Guide)
Hawaii Seashore Life
WFP106
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583558669
As important pollinators, butterflies help keep Hawaii's flowers blooming.  Visitors and residents of the Aloha state will recognize the beauty of Hawaii Butterflies and Moths.  Detailed illustrations help to identify over 70 familiar species of butterflies and moths. Durable, lightweight and...
Field Guide to Medicinal Wild Plants: 2nd Edition
Field Guide to Medicinal Wild Plants: 2nd Edition
SPB015
$22.95  
Paperback, Bradford Angier, Revised by David K. Foster, 9780811734936
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...
Chaparral Shrublands of Southern California
Chaparral Shrublands of Southern California
WFP130
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583556832
Chaparral – the shrub-dominated landscape found in-between the coast and the mountains – is California's most extensive ecosystem and can be found in every single county in the state. This beautifully illustrated guide – produced with the assistance of the San Diego Audubon...
Falcon Pocket Guide: Rocks, Gems, and Minerals 3RD EDITION
Falcon Pocket Guide: Rocks, Gems, and Minerals 3RD EDITION
GPT259
$14.95  
Paperback, Garret Romaine, 176 pages, 4.4 x 0.4 x 7, 9781493046867
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...
Mt. Rainier National Park Map & Wildlife Guide Mt. Rainier National Park Map & Wildlife Guide
Mt. Rainier National Park Map & Wildlife Guide
GPR023
$5.99  
2-Sided Laminated Card, 6 x 9, 9781601904294
This is a handy guide to Mt. Rainier and its wildlife. Side 1 is an overview map of the National Park. Side 2 offers realistic illustrations of animals and birds found on the mountain, including Blue Heron, Mountain Goats, American Bison and Red Tail Hawks, set against a dramatic picture of Mt....
Glacial Lake Missoula and Its Humongous Floods
Glacial Lake Missoula and Its Humongous Floods
MPP013
$15.00  
Paperback, David D. Alt, 208 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878424153
Glacial Lake Missoula and Its Humongous Floods tells the tale of a huge Ice Age lake that, when it suddenly drained, unleashed more then ten times the combined flow of all the modern rivers of the world. The book follows the path of the floodwaters as they raged from western Montana across the...
Birds of California Field Guide 2nd Edition
Birds of California Field Guide 2nd Edition
AVK124
$18.95  
Paperback, Stan Tekiela, 448 pages, 5 x 6, 9781647551988
Make bird watching in California even more enjoyable! With  Stan Tekiela 's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in California. This book features 170 species of California birds, organized...
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