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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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Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest: Tracking and Identifying Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest: Tracking and Identifying Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest: Tracking and Identifying Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates
Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest: Tracking and Identifying Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, and Invertebrates
WPC127
$29.99  
Flex, David Moskowitz, 364 pages, 6 x 0.9 x 8.5, 9780881929492
It's possible to safely see fascinating wildlife—if you know what to look for and where, and if you understand what you see—whether you are far from civilization or right in your own backyard.  Wildlife of the Pacific Northwest  includes illustrated descriptions for more than 180 mammals,...
Galapagos Islands Birds Field Guide Galapagos Islands Birds Field Guide
Galapagos Islands Birds Field Guide
RFP057
$9.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, 14 pages, 3.75 x 8.75, 9780997901894
The Rainforest Publications Galapagos Islands Birds fold-out pocket guide contains 123 illustrated species (roughly 50-100% more than the competition depending on the medium) and is easier to use in the field. Each bird illustration is accompanied by its name in five languages (English, Spanish,...
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Butterflies
RAN473
$26.00  
Flex, Robert Michael Pyle, 928 pages, 4.3 x 1.1 x 7.1, 9780394519142
Butterflies are among the natural world's most colorful and intriguing creatures, so what could be more useful than a handy field guide with more than 1,000 photographs of all the butterflies of North America north of Mexico, including all true butterflies, the most common skippers, and many...
Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide: Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals 6th Ed.
Northwest Treasure Hunter's Gem and Mineral Guide: Where and How to Dig, Pan and Mine Your Own Gems and Minerals 6th Ed.
ING042
$21.99  
Paperback, Kathy J. Rygle & Stephen F. Pederson, 208 pages, 6 x 1.1 x 22.9, 9780990415282
Updated 6th edition with new sites & museums! Learn Where & How to Dig, Pan and Mine  Your Own  Gems & Minerals NORTHWEST Alaska • Idaho • Iowa • Minnesota • Montana • Nebraska North Dakota • Oregon • South Dakota • Washington • Wyoming Whether you're digging for the...
Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest
Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest
WPC122
$29.95  
Flex, Mark Turner & Ellen Kuhlmann, 448 pages, 6 x 1.1 x 8.5, 9781604692631
In  Trees and Shrubs of the Pacific Northwest,  Mark Turner and Ellen Kuhlman cover 568 species of woody plants that can be found in Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and northern California. The comprehensive field guides features introductory chapters on the native landscape and plant...
The Pocket Guide to Wild Mushrooms: Helpful Tips for Mushrooming in the Field
The Pocket Guide to Wild Mushrooms: Helpful Tips for Mushrooming in the Field
SKY117
$12.95  
Paperback, Pelle Holmberg & Hans Marklund, 128 pages, 6.5 x 6.5 x 5, 9781620877319
When you’re in the wild and you spot a nice-looking mushroom, how do you know if it is safe to eat? Question no more with the  The Pocket Guide to Wild Mushrooms . This tiny companion is the perfect book to bring along when foraging for delectable fungi. Inside its neatly arranged pages are...
Take-Along Guide: Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms
Take-Along Guide: Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms
GPT213
$7.95  
Paperback, Diane Burns, 48 pages, 8.5 x 8.5, 9781559716420
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This title introduces children to thirty different wildflowers and features activities such as making a simple flower press. Children ages 5 to 10 will enjoy the...
Take-Along Guide: Tracks, Scats and Signs
Take-Along Guide: Tracks, Scats and Signs
GPT211
$7.95  
Paperback, Leslie Dendy, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 9781559715997
Become a nature detective with this illustrative, engaging and fun Take-Along-Guide. You may not know where to look, or what to look for, but animal signs are everywhere and this guide will help you learn how to read them. You'll learn how to spot and identify common clues that 17 wildlife...
Take-Along Guide: Snakes, Salamanders & Lizards
Take-Along Guide: Snakes, Salamanders & Lizards
GPT210
$7.95  
Paperback, Diane Burns, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 9781559716277
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This captivating title offers descriptions of common reptile species, tips on locating them, and discussions on food habits and ecology. Children ages 5 to 10 will...
Take-Along Guide: Rabbits, Squirrels and Chipmunks
Take-Along Guide: Rabbits, Squirrels and Chipmunks
GPT209
$7.95  
Paperback, Mel Boring, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 9781559715799
An introduction to the world of rabbits, squirrels, and chipmunks including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.Invites young naturalists to spot wildlife. Safety tips are provided and interesting activities are suggested.
Take-Along Guide: Caterpillars, Bugs and Butterflies
Take-Along Guide: Caterpillars, Bugs and Butterflies
GPT208
$7.95  
Paperback, Mel Boring, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 9781559716741
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This title offers a delightful overview of common butterflies and other insects. Information on what each insect eats, where to find it, and a host of other interesting...
Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America
Kaufman Field Guide to Birds of North America
HMC338
$22.95  
Flex, Kenn Kaufman, 392 pages, 4.5 x 1 x 7.5, 9780618574230
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...
Northwest Weeds: The Ugly and Beautiful Villains of Fields, Gardens, and Roadsides
Northwest Weeds: The Ugly and Beautiful Villains of Fields, Gardens, and Roadsides
MPP014
$14.00  
Paperback, Ronald J. Taylor, 183 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9780878422494
Northwest Weeds describes and illustrates the prominent and ever-present weeds of the northwestern United States and adjacent Canada. Full-color photographs and the accompanying text emphasize the weeds' identifying characteristics. The book includes information on the origin, distribution,...
Pacific Seaweeds: Updated and Expanded Edition
Pacific Seaweeds: Updated and Expanded Edition
HPC154
$28.95  
Paperback, Louis Druehl, 320 pages, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781550177374
This updated and expanded guide thoroughly documents every aspect of seaweed life, from species identification and seaweed biology to the essential--and often surprising--roles seaweed plays in the marine ecosystem and our everyday lives. Seaweeds are used in everything from cosmetics to...
Amazing Hummingbirds: Unique Images and Characteristics
Amazing Hummingbirds: Unique Images and Characteristics
AVK021
$14.95  
Paperback, Stan Tekiela, 144 pages, 9.1 x 7.4, 9781591932468
A collection of images and insight compiled in one book. Compelling photographs and descriptions present the lives of hummingbirds.
Rocks & Minerals of Washington and Oregon
Rocks & Minerals of Washington and Oregon
AVK019
$14.95  
Paperback, Dan R. Lynch & Bob Lynch, 320 pages, 4.2 x 6, 9781591932932
A field guide to rocks and minerals of Washington and Oregon, featuring photos and details needed for identifying and collecting.
Sasquatch, Yeti and Other Wildmen of the World: A Field Guide to Relict Hominoids Sasquatch, Yeti and Other Wildmen of the World: A Field Guide to Relict Hominoids Sasquatch, Yeti and Other Wildmen of the World: A Field Guide to Relict Hominoids
Sasquatch, Yeti and Other Wildmen of the World: A Field Guide to Relict Hominoids
PAR221
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Dr. Jeff Meldrum, 12 pages, 10 x 4.5, 9781937196547
A field guide to relict hominoids. Most modern humans are transient visitors to the primal forests, whose dark recesses were believed to harbor mysterious creatures, including one more man-like than any other living being.
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...
A Field Guide to Foraging for Wild Greens and Flowers
A Field Guide to Foraging for Wild Greens and Flowers
HPC153
$8.95  
Pamphlet, Michelle Nelson, 8 pages, 4.6 x 8.8, 9781550176872
A Field Guide to Foraging for Wild Greens and Flowers  pinpoints easy-to-find greens and flowers that many don't realize are edible--such as dandelion, clover, chicory, sheep's sorrel and lamb's quarters--and also introduces readers to the delicious leaves of such native plants as goldenrod and...
Roadside Geology of Utah, 2nd edition
Roadside Geology of Utah, 2nd edition
MPP011
$26.00  
Paperback, Felicie Williams, Lucy Chronic & Halka Chronic, 416 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426188
Arches National Park. Bryce Canyon. Zion. When one thinks of Utah, it s rocks and iconic landforms preserved in a nearly endless list of national parks and monuments come immediately to mind. Perhaps more so than any other state, Utah is built for geologic exploration, and geologists/authors...
Roadside Geology of Oregon, 2nd Edition
Roadside Geology of Oregon, 2nd Edition
MPP008
$26.00  
Paperback, Marli B. Miller, 380 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426317
When the first edition of Roadside Geology of Oregon was published in 1978, it was revolutionary the first book in a series designed to educate, inspire, and wow nongeologists. Back then, the implications of plate tectonic theory were only beginning to shape geologic research and discussion....
Roadside Geology of New Mexico
Roadside Geology of New Mexico
MPP006
$20.00  
Paperback, Halka Chronic, 255 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878422098
The "Land of Enchantment," New Mexico is as varied in its scenery as its nickname suggests. With desert lowlands in the south and high, hoary peaks in the north, with rugged volcanic uplands and colorful plateaus, with high plains along its eastern border, and with a great rift valley that quite...
Roadside Geology of Montana
Roadside Geology of Montana
MPP005
$20.00  
Paperback, David D. Alt & Donald W. Hyndman, 427 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878422029
Montana's geologic history includes a long succession of disturbances that changed the rocks, then changed many of them again. Unraveling these events reveals a geologically quiet continent that got scrambled in a long and grinding collision with the Pacific crustal plate. Through detailed...
Roadside Geology of Arizona
Roadside Geology of Arizona
MPP002
$20.00  
Paperback, Halka Chronic, 322 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878421473
Roadside Geology of Hawai`i details the evolution of this volcanic island chain, from the origin of a hot spot and the tumultuous creation of each island to ongoing eruptions and the gradual death and erosion of old volcanoes. Residents and tourists alike will soon become experts on lava tubes...
Roadside Geology of Colorado, 3rd Edition
Roadside Geology of Colorado, 3rd Edition
MPP003
$26.00  
Paperback, Felicie Williams & Halka Chronic, 416 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426096
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...
Roadside Geology of Alaska, 2nd Edition
Roadside Geology of Alaska, 2nd Edition
MPP001
$26.00  
Paperback, Cathy Connor, 328 pages, 6 x 9, 9780878426195
The biggest US state is full of superlatives. Denali, the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet, is still rising, pushed upward as a tectonic plate collides from the south. The collision has also created huge mountains along Alaska s Gulf Coast, where humid coastal air has produced the...
Plane Spotter: Warbird Edition
Plane Spotter: Warbird Edition
GPR025
$7.95  
Laminated Pamphlet, 12 pages, 9 x 4.3, 9781887562737
6 panel foldout in plastic laminate with color photos and descriptions of U.S. military aircraft
Pacific Humpback Whale Migrations Pacific Humpback Whale Migrations
Pacific Humpback Whale Migrations
GPR024
$5.99  
2-Sided Laminated Card, 6 x 5, 9781601904379
This highly informative card maps and explains the Humpback's migrations throughout the Pacific Ocean. Side two has 21 educational and delightful photographs of whales and their behaviors. 6"x9" with sturdy lamination.
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....
Pacific Northwest Coast Sea Creatures Pacific Northwest Coast Sea Creatures
Pacific Northwest Coast Sea Creatures
GPR022
$5.99  
2-Sided Laminated Card, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781601909732
Whether dreaming of seeing these fantastic creatures, or planning a trip, this is a guide you'll want to have! Side 1 is a map of the coast of Northern California, Oregon, Washington and southern British Columbia with illustrations of whales, sharks, rays and porpoises. Side 2 has more beautiful...
Northwest Pacific Coast Sharks & Rays Northwest Pacific Coast Sharks & Rays
Northwest Pacific Coast Sharks & Rays
GPR021
$5.99  
2-Sided Laminated Card, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781601903921
A handy guide to identifying the sharks and rays found along the coasts of Oregon and Washington in the United States. Each specie has a photo-like realistic illustration along with basic information and length. Side 1 shows inshore species and side 2 shows offshore species. This convenient,...
Lake Tahoe Map & Fish Guide
Lake Tahoe Map & Fish Guide
GPR020
$3.00  
2-Sided Laminated Card, 5.5 x 8.5, 9781601904515
A handy guide! Side one is a beautiful mini-map of the Lake Tahoe area with land and water relief and points of interest. Side two is an illustrated guide to the fish found in the lake. The card is 6" x 9" and features rigid lamination and a hole for lanyard.
Puget Sound Marine Mammals Puget Sound Marine Mammals
Puget Sound Marine Mammals
GPR019
$5.99  
2-Sided Laminated Card, 5.5 x 8.5, 819420010021
Franko's fish cards are stiff, laminated plastic, with a hole for a lanyard. Take it snorkeling or scuba diving with you! Size of Fish Cards: 5.5 by 8.5
Field Guide to the Cascades & Olympics
Field Guide to the Cascades & Olympics
MOU079
$24.95  
Paperback, Stephen R. Whitney & Rob Sandelin, 317 pages, 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.3, 9780898868081
The "what's that?" guide to Northwest plants and animals--now expanded, updated, and in full color!     * More than 700 color illustrations for easy identification * Expanded with new sections on mushrooms, insects, and rock identification * Handy color tabs for easy...
Birds of Oregon
Birds of Oregon
LPP001
$25.95  
Paperback, Roger Burrows & Jeff Gilligan, 684 pages, 8.5 x 5.5, 9781772130225
Full of interesting facts and useful information, BIRDS OF OREGON has something for anyone with an interest in birds, from the casual backyard observer to the keen naturalist; 328 of Oregon's most abundant or notable bird species, illustrated in color, are featured in this book. You'll find a...
Birds of the Willamette Valley Region
Birds of the Willamette Valley Region
RWM002
$24.95  
Paperback, Harry Nehls, Tom Aversa, Hall Opperman, 400 pages, 6 x 4.4 x 0.8, 9780964081048
This pocket-sized photographic guide features stunning full-page color photographs of the over 200 birds that live in the Willamette Valley area along with their descriptions, the basics of bird watching, and a regional checklist. It is the perfect guide for beginning bird watchers.
Birds of the Puget Sound Region Coast to Cacades
Birds of the Puget Sound Region Coast to Cacades
RWM003
$24.95  
Paperback, Dennis Paulson, Bob Morse, Tom Aversa, Hal Opperman, 400 pages, 6 x 4.5 x 0.7, 9780964081017
Designed for beginning and experienced birds, this new edition expands the regional guide to include western Washington (from the Coast to the Cascades). All the photographs are state of the art digital images. Each text account includes Descriptions, Similar Species, Status and Habitat,...
Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region
Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region
WPC117
$27.95  
Flex, Vera Stucky Evenson & Denver Botanic Gardens, 300 pages, 5.9 x 0.8 x 8.3, 9781604695762
Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountain Region  describes more than 220 species of the region’s most conspicuous, distinctive, interesting, and ecologically important mushrooms. Covering Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as adjacent areas in Montana and Idaho, it is jam-packed with...
Edible Mushrooms: Safe to Pick, Good to Eat
Edible Mushrooms: Safe to Pick, Good to Eat
HHP021
$16.95  
Paperback, Barbro Forsberg, 224 pages, 6.8 x 9.5, 9781628736441
Wandering the woods in search of mushrooms is one of life’s great pleasures. But be careful to pick the right ones! With  Edible Mushrooms  in your backpack, you’ll know to pick only the safest, most delicious chanterelles, truffles, morels, and more. Author Barbro Forsberg presents forty...
Peterson Field Guide Coloring Books: Birds
Peterson Field Guide Coloring Books: Birds
HMC326
$11.99  
Paperback, Peter Alden & Roger Tory Peterson, 64 pages, 8.5 x 0.2 x 11, 9780544026926
From the brilliant blue of an Indigo Bunting to the scarlet red of a Summer Tanager, coloring your own field guide is the most enjoyable way to learn about birds. Each drawing is accompanied by a brief description that educates as it entertains. Place the new color stickers next to the drawings...
Urban Wildlife Urban Wildlife
Urban Wildlife
WFP133
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583550939
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...
Trees Trees Trees
Trees
WFP131
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 8.25 x 3.69, 9781583551783
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...
Scats and Tracks of the Pacific Coast States, 2nd Ed.
Scats and Tracks of the Pacific Coast States, 2nd Ed.
GPT198
$12.95  
Paperback, James Halfpenny, 192 pages, 4.4 x 0.4 x 7, 9781493009954
Who has traveled this trail before you? Scats and Tracks of the Pacific Coast will help you determine which mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have passed your way and could possibly be nearby. With written descriptions accompanies by illustrations, this guide features the tracks, scats,...
Foraging Wild Edible Plants of North America: More than 150 Delicious Recipes Using Nature's Edibles
Foraging Wild Edible Plants of North America: More than 150 Delicious Recipes Using Nature's Edibles
GPT196
$22.95  
Paperback, Christopher Nyerges, 224 pages, 6 x 0.5 x 9, 9781493005185
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...
Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook
Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook
GPT190
$14.95  
Hardcover, C. S. Lambert, 96 pages, 5.4 x 0.5 x 7.4, 9780892729104
The perfect guide for both seasoned and novice seaglunkers, The Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook reveals how to locate the best beaches and predict optimum conditions; understand coastal access laws; determine the personal and professional value of sea glass' and identify the source of individual...
Take-Along Guide: Rocks, Fossils & Arrowheads Take Along Guides: Rocks, Fossils & Arrowheads
Take-Along Guide: Rocks, Fossils & Arrowheads
GPT169
$7.95  
Paperback, Laura Evert, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 978155971786
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. This guide introduces children to the world of geology. The book describes fifteen common rocks and minerals, five fossils, and seven different arrowheads and...
Take-Along Guide: Trees, Leaves & Bark
Take-Along Guide: Trees, Leaves & Bark
GPT168
$7.95  
Paperback, Diane Burns, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 9781559716284
The popular  Take-Along Guide  series introduces children to “reading” who lives in a given environment by looking for clues. In addition to offering full descriptions of common North American trees, this book discusses tree life-span, common uses, anatomy, identification, and seed dispersal....
Take-Along Guide: Birds, Nests & Eggs
Take-Along Guide: Birds, Nests & Eggs
GPT167
$7.95  
Paperback, Mel Boring, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.8, 9781559716246
A fun, informative take-along guide that will help children identify 15 birds. Kid will also learn how and where birds build their homes and all about their young. Plus the guide features activities that are fun and easy to do. There's also a seven-page scrapbook for drawings and notes.Invites...
Take-Along Guide: Frogs, Toads & Turtles
Take-Along Guide: Frogs, Toads & Turtles
GPT166
$7.95  
Paperback, Diane Burns, 48 pages, 8.6 x 0.1 x 8.7, 9781559715935
Designed as a field guide, this colorful book devotes a page to each of 30 creatures, such as the spring peeper, the Great Plains toad, and the box turtle. Readers will learn what the animal looks like, where it lives, what it sounds like, what it eats, and (in small, decorated sidebars)...
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...
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