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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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A Walk on the Beach: Into the Field Guide (Kit)
A Walk on the Beach: Into the Field Guide (Kit)
SIM136
$19.99  
Paperback w/Kit, Laurie Goldman, 112 pages, 8 x 2.4 x 10, 9781935703242
A field guide designed to get kids out and exploring the beach!. This unique, simple nature kit gives kids an accessible, engaging introduction to the natural world and the amazing discoveries that can be made from strolling the shoreline. Since the guide focuses on the most common shells,...
Agates of the Pacific Coast 2nd Edition
Agates of the Pacific Coast 2nd Edition
FPL003
$6.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, K.T. Myers, 15 pages, 8.5 x 4, 9780998075006
With  Agates of the Pacific Coast   you can now have guidance readily at your fingertips. This indispensable pocket guide is small enough to fit comfortably in a inside your coat, back pack or into the glove compartment of your car. Easy-to-use with simple descriptions this full color...
Agates of the Oregon Coast, 4th Edition
Agates of the Oregon Coast, 4th Edition
FPL004
$6.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, K.T. Myers, 16 pages, 4 x 8.5, 9780998075013
This popular pocket guide  Agates of the Oregon Coast  is the NEW comprehensive, easy-to-use full color illustrated guide of the what, where, when and how of information on agate, jasper, fossils and petrified wood commonly found on the Oregon Coast. This guide shows the specimens in their...
Backyard Medicine: Harvest and Make Your Own Herbal Remedies
Backyard Medicine: Harvest and Make Your Own Herbal Remedies
SKY039
$14.95  
Paperback, Julie BrutonSeal & Matthew Seal, 9781602397019
"A wonderful book that all herbalists need. It embodies a heartfelt love of herbalism combined with clearly articulated scientific insights"-David Hoffmann B. Sc. , FNIMH, Medical Herbalist. Backyard Medicine is a beautiful book, packed with nearly 300 color photographs and over 120 herbal...
Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn't Know You Could Eat
Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn't Know You Could Eat
WPC024
$16.99  
Paperback, Ellen Zachos, 9781612120096
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...
Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide
Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide
WPC025
$14.95  
Paperback, Rosemary Gladstar, 9781612120058
With Rosemary Gladstar's expert advice, anyone can make their own herbal remedies for common ailments, such as aloe lotion for poison ivy, dandelion-burdock tincture for sluggish digestion, and lavender-lemon balm tea for stress relief. . Gladstar profiles 33 of the most common and versatile...
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...
Good Mushroom, Bad Mushroom
Good Mushroom, Bad Mushroom
ING008
$22.95  
Spiral-Bound, John Plischke III, 9780981961583
Good 'Shroom Bad 'Shroom is a friendly, authoritative field guide to the challenges and delights of hunting and eating wild mushrooms - how to ID the edible ones and avoid the toxic ones. . Mushroom expert John Plischke considers 50 of the most interesting and noteworthy mushrooms out there,...
Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America
Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America
FFB067
$29.95  
Paperback, Roger Phillips, 384 pages, 9 x 6 x 1.1, 9781554076512
For amateur collectors or professional mycologists working in the field, this guidebook is quite simply the best North American mushroom reference ever published. Each of the 1,000 specimens is shown in full color on a neutral background to eliminate distractions, and specimens are arranged to...
Mushrooming without Fear: The Beginner's Guide to Collecting Safe and Delicious Mushrooms
Mushrooming without Fear: The Beginner's Guide to Collecting Safe and Delicious Mushrooms
SKY020
$14.95  
Paperback, Alexander Schwab, 9781602391604
Novices eager to collect tasty wild mushrooms will find this unique guide invaluable. Unlike others, it focuses only on those types that are both safe to eat and delicious. Most important, it presents the eight rules of mushroom gathering in a straightforward fashion—including “Never, never take...
Fishes of Florida's Atlantic Coast (Folding Guides)
Fishes of Florida's Atlantic Coast (Folding Guides)
FGG001
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9781893770171
57 species commonly found inshore and nearshore from the FL/Georgia border south to Key West, FL Illustrations 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...
Fishes of Florida's Gulf Coast (Folding Guides)
Fishes of Florida's Gulf Coast (Folding Guides)
FGG002
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9781893770140
56 species commonly found inshore and nearshore from Panama City, FL south to Everglades City, FLIllustrations 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...
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...
Sharks, Skates & Rays of the Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico (Folding Guides)
Sharks, Skates & Rays of the Atlantic & Gulf of Mexico (Folding Guides)
FGG004
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9781893770140
35 shark species found both inshore and offshore25 species of electric rays, stingrays, skates, and sawfishIllustrations by Val Kells, well known illustrator and marine fish expert, co-author of A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes from Maine to Texas (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011). Visit...
Sibley's Backyard Birds of New England (Folding Guides)
Sibley's Backyard Birds of New England (Folding Guides)
FGG027
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 1935380085
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www. sibleyguides. com for more information 69 land bird species, both common and exotic, commonly seen in the New England region, including Maine, Vermont, New...
Sibley's Backyard Birds of Mid Atlantic & South-Central States (Folding Guides)
Sibley's Backyard Birds of Mid Atlantic & South-Central States (Folding Guides)
FGG028
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 1935380092
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www. sibleyguides. com for more information 78 land bird species, both common and exotic, commonly seen in the region, including southern New York (incl. Long Island),...
Sibley's Backyard Birds of the Southeast (Folding Guides)
Sibley's Backyard Birds of the Southeast (Folding Guides)
FGG029
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 1935380108
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www. sibleyguides. com for more information 78 land bird species, both common and exotic, commonly seen in the region, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,...
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...
Sibley's Owls of North America (Folding Guides)
Sibley's Owls of North America (Folding Guides)
FGG033
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 1935380160
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www. sibleyguides. com for more information All 19 species of owls- both common and rare-found in North America Includes captions which capture the gestalt of each...
Sibley's Raptors of Eastern North America (Folding Guides)
Sibley's Raptors of Eastern North America (Folding Guides)
FGG034
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 1935380177
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www. sibleyguides. com for more information 27 species of eagles, hawks, falcons, kites, vultures, and harriers- both common and exotic- found east of the Rockies...
Sibley's Waterbirds of the Great Lakes (Folding Guides)
Sibley's Waterbirds of the Great Lakes (Folding Guides)
FGG035
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 1935380273
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www. sibleyguides. com for more information 51 species of waterbirds- ducks, shorebirds, loons, grebes,swans, geese, gulls, terns,bitterns, herons, and egrets - both...
Sibley's Hummingbirds of North America (Folding Guides)
Sibley's Hummingbirds of North America (Folding Guides)
FGG038
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 1935380566
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www. sibleyguides. com for more information All 19 species of hummingbirds- both common and rare-found in North America Includes captions which capture the gestalt of...
Sibley's Backyard Birds of the Midwest (Folding Guides)
Sibley's Backyard Birds of the Midwest (Folding Guides)
FGG039
$9.95  
Laminated Pocket Guide, 9781935380092
Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley, America's most widely respected bird illustrator and ornithologist. See http://www. sibleyguides. com for more information 69 land bird species, both common and exotic, commonly seen in the Upper Midwest region, including Michigan, Wisconsin,...
Dangerous Marine Animals
Dangerous Marine Animals
CMP214
$24.95  
Paperback, Bruce W. Halstead, MD, 258 pages, 6 x 9, 9780870334740
What would you do if faced with a school of sharks in a feeding frenzy? Find out in this book, unquestionably the most authoritative compact guide to the world of underwater animals that are poisonous, venomous, and electric. It is an excellent practical handbook for sailors, marine biologists,...
Field Guide to Identification of Pebbles (Folding Pocket Guide)
Field Guide to Identification of Pebbles (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC021
$8.95  
Pamphlet, Eileen Van der FlierKeller, 16 pages, 4.6 x 9, 9781550173956
A sturdy, full-color, fold-out guide to the identification and characteristics of pebbles and small rocks found almost everywhere. Where are those pebble from' What are they made of and how were they formed' This guide rocks!
Northwest Coastal Fish (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northwest Coastal Fish (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC001
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2 pages, 9780898862119
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Color drawings, common and scientific names, information on size and habitat.
Northwest Coastal Invertebrates (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northwest Coastal Invertebrates (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC002
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2 pages, 9780898862126
Handy and fun identification tools cover mammals to mollusks, dinosaurs to backyard bugs. -- Field identification guides to suit every naturalist -- Waterproof and transportable for us in the field No matter what the weather or the terrain you are exploring, Mac's Field Guides are the perfect...
Northwest Coastal Water Birds (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Northwest Coastal Water Birds (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC003
$6.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2 pages, 898862132
This series of two-sided plastic laminated cards, developed by a teacher of marine science, can be easily fit in a pack, taped to a kayak deck, even marked with crayons or grease pencil.
Marine Mammals of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Marine Mammals of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC004
$6.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2 pages, 9780898862188
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Each Card Includes: Color drawings, common and scientific names, and information on size and habitat. Each card is 7 1/4 X 11 3/4.
Salmon and Trout of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Salmon and Trout of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
MAC012
$5.95  
Laminated, 11.7 x 7.2, 9780898863925
This series of two-sided plastic laminated cards, developed by a teacher of marine science, can be easily fit in a pack, taped to a kayak deck, even marked with crayons or grease pencil.
Audubon Field Guide to Tropical Marine Fishes
Audubon Field Guide to Tropical Marine Fishes
RAN208
$32.00  
Paperback, C. Lavett Smith, 691 pages, 4.5 x 7.5, 9780679446019
The only complete guide to all of the nearly 1,200 species found in the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico and Bahamas. 475 color photos.
Beachcombers Guide to the Northwest
Beachcombers Guide to the Northwest
WPP001
$19.95  
Paperback, Walt Pich, 200 pages, 6 X 9, 965710807
A rich guide to glass balls and other littoral treasures written for anyone who has occasion to visit the beach. Includes photos, charts and illustrations, detailed analysis of beachcombing gear, timing, sites and safety.
Glass Ball
Glass Ball
WPP002
$19.95  
Paperback, Walt Pich, 160 pages, 6 X 9, 9780965710817
A comprehensive guide to assist beachcombers and glass ball collectors in identifying Oriental glass fishing floats that wash up on Pacific beaches. Includes glossary of identifying marks, history. Photos and illustrations.
A Field Guide to Coastal Flowers of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Coastal Flowers of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC054
$8.95  
Pamphlet, Phillipa Hudson, 10 pages, 4.6 x 9, 9781550174731
Your essential portable guide to the most popular coastal flowers on the West Coast.
A Field Guide to Seashells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Seashells & Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC046
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Andy Lamb & Bernard Hanby, 8 pages, 4.6 x 9, 9781550174175
There are few more enjoyable ways to spend a relaxing afternoon than beachcombing for seashells. But there is no need to fly away to some exotic tropical locale to find colorful, fascinating specimens. If you are in the Pacific Northwest, you will find local beaches as rich in fascinating...
Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest, 2nd edition
Coastal Fishes of the Pacific Northwest, 2nd edition
HPC053
$29.95  
Paperback, Andy Lamb & Phil Edgell, 335 pages, 6 x 9, 9781550174717
Written by a marine biologist and illustrated in colour by a prize-winning underwater photographer, this book identifies each fish by its common name and is illustrated with full-colour photographs and labeled sketches. Special sections present catching tips for anglers and commercial fishermen;...
Knots Knots (Folding Pocket Guide) Knots (Folding Pocket Guide)
Knots
WFP166
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.6, 9781620052907
Knots is a handy guide to knot tying. A variety of ties and purposes are illustrated with simple instructions. Printed on durable material and folded for convenience, this is an easy-to-access resource at home or out in nature.
Outdoor Knots Outdoor Knots
Outdoor Knots
WFP165
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781620052921
Knots have three practical purposes, to attach a rope to another rope, to attach a rope to an object or to allow a rope to perform a function. All knots have multiple uses. This Duraguide® provides simplified step-by-step reference on how to tie the most popular outdoor knots including those...
Pacific Northwest Beachcomber Pacific Northwest Beachcomber (Folding Pocket Guide) Pacific Northwest Beachcomber (Folding Pocket Guide)
Pacific Northwest Beachcomber
WFP008
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583555576
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...
Weather Weather (Folding Pocket Guide) Weather (Folding Pocket Guide)
Weather
WFP011
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551127
Weather, An Introduction to Clouds, Storms and Weather Patterns, is a must-have, reference guide for beginners and experts alike. With this indispensable guide, learn how to observe clouds and anticipate weather changes. This folded guide is printed on laminate material for durability and...
Mushrooms - A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species - Laminated Pocket Guide Mushrooms - A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species - Laminated Pocket Guide - inside - Paradise Cay Publications
Mushrooms - A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species - Laminated Pocket Guide
WFP015
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551820
A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species When foraging for wild mushrooms, it is critical to be able to positively identify edible and poisonous species. Mushrooms is your guide to familiar, widespread North American species. This beautifully illustrated pocket guide...
Washington Birds Washington Birds (Folding Pocket Guide) Washington Birds (Folding Pocket Guide)
Washington Birds
WFP016
$7.95  
Folding Pocket Guide, James Kavanagh, 6 pages, 8.25 X 3.69, 9781583551196
Washington State Birds is a portable reference guide featuring the most commonly seen birds in Washington. This pocket-sized, folding guide is printed on laminate material and can be easily carried in the field. A state map highlights birding sanctuaries and the colorful illustrations completes...
A Field Guide to Sea Stars of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Sea Stars of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
HPC129
$7.95  
Pamphlet, Neil McDaniel, 224 pages, 4.6 x 9, 9781550175134
"Sea stars are amongst the most common and conspicuous invertebrates that thrive in the rich waters of the Pacific Northwest, from northern California to southeast Alaska. Worldwide there are more than 2,000 different species, but no other temperate region has a greater variety and abundance of...
Hawaii Reef Fish Field Guide #2 (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Hawaii Reef Fish Field Guide #2 (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP013
$6.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538007
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
PACIFIC COAST FORAGING GUIDE: 40 Wild Foods from Beach, Field, and Forest (Folding Pocket Guide)
PACIFIC COAST FORAGING GUIDE: 40 Wild Foods from Beach, Field, and Forest (Folding Pocket Guide)
MOU058
$7.95  
Fold out pocket guide -laminated, Jennifer Hahn, 12 pages, 6.6 x 3.5 x 0.2, 9781594853999
The Pacific Coast Foraging Guide provides quick-reference identification for 40 wild foods commonly foraged in the Pacific Coast region, from the San Francisco Bay Area north to Alaska -- including mushrooms, nettles, shellfish, berries, sea veggies, and more. Designed to complement Jennifer...
North Pacific Marine Mammals Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
North Pacific Marine Mammals Guide (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
RFP032
$9.95  
Laminated, 7 x 11, 1888538880
The North Pacific marine mammals field guide contains illustrations and descriptions of all the cetaceans (whales & dolphins) you might see, including pelagic (deep offshore) dolphins. The second side of the guides also include seals, sea lions, and otters. Designed for whale watching along...
Peterson Field Guides: Stars and Planets (Pocket Guide)
Peterson Field Guides: Stars and Planets (Pocket Guide)
HMC312
$24.99  
Paperback, Jay M. Pasachoff, 592 pages, 7.2 x 4.6 x 1.2, 9780395934319
The fourth edition of this best-selling field guide has been completely revised and updated to include the latest information from leading astronomical sources. All the time-sensitive material is new and valid through 2017: solar eclipses, phases of the moon, positions of the planets, and more....
NORTHWEST FORAGING: The Classic Guide to Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest
NORTHWEST FORAGING: The Classic Guide to Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest
MOU059
$16.95  
Paperback, Doug Benoliel, 192 pages, 5.5 X 7.5, 9781594853661
* Suitable for novice foragers and seasoned botanists alike* More than 65 of the most common edible plants in the Pacific Northwest are thoroughly described*Poisonous plants commonly encountered are also included Originally published in 1974, Northwest Foraging quickly became a wild food...
Pacific Coast Tree Finder: A Pocket Manual for Identifying Pacific Coast Trees, 2nd edition
Pacific Coast Tree Finder: A Pocket Manual for Identifying Pacific Coast Trees, 2nd edition
WLP017
$5.95  
Paperback, Tom Watts, 64 pages, 5.9 x 4, 9780912550275
The classic key to identifying native trees of the Pacific Coast, updated to reflect changes in the names of trees since publication of the first edition. Identifies native trees, and some widely introduced or naturalized species, of the Pacific Coast region, from British Columbia to Baja...
Glass Ball Marks
Glass Ball Marks
WPP003
$19.95  
Paperback, Walt Pich, 138 pages, 9 x 6 x .3, 9780965710824
A new and authoritative guide to the obscure markings found on glass fishing floats and balls. The author is well known for his expertise in this study. Heavily illustrated. Belongs in every beachcomber's rucksack.
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