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GPT301
Basic Rockhounding and Prospecting is aimed at anyone who is interested in learning the basics of collecting rocks and minerals. It’s the perfect companion title to the more advanced Modern Rockhounding and Prospecting Handbook. Readers will learn how to identify common rocks and minerals, and where to look for them. Using labs, procedures, pictorials, and discussions to help readers learn, this book will cover the basics of geology, describing the three main rock groups, with extensive pictures to show what to look for and how to figure out what is out there. Look inside for: Geology basics Rules and regulations Polishing, preserving,...
Product Type : Book
Author: Garret Romaine
ISBN: 9781493084227
$2495
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HRW233
In 1942, with war raging on two fronts and military pilots in short supply, the U.S. Army Air Force enlisted a handful of skilled female aviators to deliver military planes from factories to air bases--expanding the successful program to include more than one thousand women. These superb pilots flew every aircraft in the U.S. Army Air Force--including B-26s when men were afraid to--logging more than siz million miles in all kinds of weather. yet when World War II ended, their wartime heroism was left unheralded. In 1961, with the dawn of the space age, a handful of top female pilots took part in a new program termed "Women in Space."...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 5.3 x 8
Author: Leslie Haynsworth, David Toomey
ISBN: 9780380729845
$2099
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IPS312
A lively and endlessly fascinating deep-dive into nature and the many groundbreaking human inventions inspired by the wild."Delightful."-The Guardian"Fans of Helen Scales won't want to miss this."-Publishers Weekly STARRED Review When astronomers wanted a telescope that could capture X-rays from celestial bodies, they looked to the lobster. When doctors wanted a medication that could stabilize Type II diabetic patients, they found their muse in a lizard. When scientists wanted to drastically reduce emissions in cement manufacturing, they observed how corals construct their skeletons in the sea. This is biomimicry in action: taking...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 x 5.25
Author: Kristy, Hamilton
ISBN: 9781778401121
$1895
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SBI039
Readers will discover that trees have their own social network, and helping one another thrive is trending. The fascinating mycorrhizal fungi network runs underground through the forest via the roots of trees, allowing for connection and communication. Listen to the Language of the Trees captures the magic of talking trees that take care of their neighbors (not to mention the mysterious fungi that help them do it). A lyrical read aloud, Listen to the Language of the Trees is the story of a seedling, newly sprouted at the base of a giant tree. As it stretches its roots into an underground web of fungi, it learns that its fellow trees use...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 11 x 9
Author: Tera Kelley, Marie Hermansson
ISBN: 9781728232164
$1699
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IPS333
With a new afterword by the authors A powerful, intimate collection of conversations with Indigenous Americans on the climate crisis and the Earth’s future Although for a great many people, the human impact on the Earth-countless species becoming extinct, pandemics claiming millions of lives, and climate crisis causing worldwide social and environmental upheaval-was not apparent until recently, this is not the case for all people or cultures. For the Indigenous people of the world, radical alteration of the planet, and of life itself, is a story that is many generations long. They have had to adapt, to persevere, and to be courageous...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6
Author: Dahr Jamail
ISBN: 9781620978597
$2099
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AVK180
Play card games and explore the fascinating world of fungi with this beautifully illustrated deck from the Art of Nature series. Fungi are among nature’s most essential and enchanting organisms, and the Fungi, Mushrooms & Lichens Playing Cards showcase their diversity, beauty, and ecological importance. Featuring the colored-pencil artwork of illustrator and naturalist Mel Bryant, each card presents a different North American species of fungus, mushroom, or lichen—meticulously rendered to highlight unique shapes, textures, and colors. From delicate coral fungi to otherworldly cup mushrooms, Mel’s illustrations capture the quiet...
Product Type : Playing Cards
Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 3.5 x 2.5
Author: Mel Bryant
ISBN: 9781647556785
$895
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AVK178
Play card games and discover the wonders of moths with this beautifully illustrated deck from the Art of Nature series. Moths are among nature’s most diverse and mesmerizing insects, and the Moths Playing Cards celebrate their unique patterns, varied colors, and intricate wing designs. Showcasing the colored-pencil artwork of illustrator and naturalist Mel Bryant, each card features a different North American moth species, rendered with both scientific precision and gentle artistry. From subtly stunning geometer moths to striking sphinx moths, Mel’s illustrations capture the quiet grace of these nocturnal pollinators. The artwork invites...
Product Type : Playing Cards
Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 3.5 x 2.5
Author: Mel Bryant
ISBN: 9781647556761
$895
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AVK179
Play card games and uncover the fascinating world of beetles with this beautifully illustrated deck from the Art of Nature series. Beetles rank among nature’s most captivating groups of insects, and the Beetles Playing Cards capture their intricate patterns, vivid hues, and remarkable diversity. Showcasing the colored-pencil artwork of illustrator and naturalist Mel Bryant, each card features a different North American beetle species, rendered with both scientific accuracy and artistic flair. From iridescent scarabs to boldly patterned longhorns, Mel’s illustrations reveal the beauty often hidden in the small details. The artwork invites...
Product Type : Playing Cards
Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 3.5 x 2.5
Author: Mel Bryant
ISBN: 9781647556778
$895
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GPT300
This volume gives you the basic tools to transition from “pebble pup” to expert rockhound and explains everything from geology basics, identification tips, tools of the trade, how to record your findings, and how to set up a lab or gem shop. Before you know it, you’ll be driving the open roads and traveling home with dusty pockets full of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils—and maybe even gold. Features: * geology basics * popular collectibles, including rocks, gems, fossils, meteorites, and gold * tools of the trade for every level of collector * rules and regulations * polishing, preserving, crafting, and displaying your treasures
Product Type : Book
Author: Garret Romaine
ISBN: 9781493078493
$2495
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HCT099
From a   New York Times   bestselling nature writer comes a celebration of what goes on outside in the dark, from blooming moon gardens to nocturnal salamanders, from glowing foxfire and synchronous fireflies that blink in unison like an orchestra of light.  In this glorious celebration of the night,  New York Times  bestselling nature writer Leigh Ann Henion invites us to leave our well-lit homes, step outside, and embrace the dark as a profoundly beautiful part of the world we inhabit. Because no matter where we live, we are surrounded by animals that rise with the moon, and blooms that reveal themselves as light fades. Henion...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 5.85 x 8.55
Author: Leigh Ann Henion
ISBN: 9781643753362
$3000
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AVK177
Play cards and learn about the phases of the moon with this deck that features beautiful images from NASA. Anyone who enjoys astronomy, constellations, and the night sky will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Adventure Publications’ popular guides to stargazing, this gorgeous deck of playing cards by Jonathan Poppele features 52 professional images of the moon, generated by NASA, utilizing their elevation data to produce perfectly consistent and easy-to-see surface features. The red suits show the moon waxing (growing), and the black suits feature the moon waning (shrinking). From low...
Product Type : Playing Cards
Book Type: Cards
Dimensions (IN): 3.5 x 2.5
Author: Jonathan Poppele
ISBN: 9781647555306
$895
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FCP163
Color realistic hand-drawn illustrations of North American wildlife! Animals of North America Coloring Book invites you to slow down, relax, and explore the incredible wild animals of North America through detailed, realistic illustrations and educational facts. From the mighty bison and towering moose to curious raccoons, powerful bears, elk, sheep, and soaring bald eagles, each page brings you closer to the continent's most iconic wildlife. Realistic wildlife illustrations featuring hand-drawn animals from across North America Educational fun facts that help you learn where each animal lives and what makes it unique Perforated pages...
Product Type : Book
ISBN: 9781497207769
$1499
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SIM484
Go on an outdoor treasure hunt and enjoy all nature has to offer with this field guide to rockhounding, perfect for armchair geologists or anyone headed out on an adventure! Geology meets treasure hunting with this field guide to rockhounding! If you’ve ever kept an interesting rock or shell, bought a polished stone from a gift shop, or even just enjoyed a ’gram of a really cool crystal, congratulations! You’ve already experienced a rockhounding adventure! Rockhouding for Beginners shows you how to take your rockhounding to the next level, providing everything you need to know from tips for finding local sources for really cool finds to...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 6
Author: Lars W. Johnson, Stephen M. Voynick
ISBN: 9781507215272
$1799
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HCT117
Say goodbye to boredom with this awesome US National Parks activity book that's packed with word games, drawing challenges, and brain-busting facts like you wouldn't believe. Perfect for a rainy day or a long-distance vacation, kids will also discover super-cool secrets and epic knowledge about America's wildest spaces. Come and explore! From deciphering head-scratching word scrambles about Nevada's Great Basin National Park, to searching for hidden turtles, jellyfish and crabs in a vibrant underwater image of the Virgin Islands National Park; kids can treasure this on-the-go companion and flip through its pages anywhere and everywhere....
Product Type : Book
Author: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 9781837582594
$1499
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RAN773
Grab your fishing pole, lures, and bait, it’s time to start casting. This charming board book introduces young anglers to the exciting sport of fishing. From fly fishing for trout to saltwater fishing for stripers, this book leaves no fishy topic unturned, including rods and reels, lures, bait, fishing line, fishing gear, waders, boats, freshwater bass, salmon, catfish, catch and release, and more. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes. Little anglers will jump for joy as they reel in their favorite catch.
Product Type : Book
Author: Adam Gamble, Mark Jasper, Harvey Stevenson
ISBN: 9781602197817
$995
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PGN553
Hidden within this innovative coloring book are 40 stunning travel posters for iconic US National Parks. Simply follow the color key to reveal the hidden locations. From Yellowstone to Yosemite, and from the Everglades to the Grand Canyon, where will you travel today? - The latest trend in fun, mindful coloring books! - Featuring thick, uncoated paper, and printed single-sided, there is no risk of bleed-through whether you prefer color pencils or markers - The pages are perforated, making it easy to pull out and frame your stunning travel posters - No more than 14 colors are used to color in each destination, making this a mindful and...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Coloring Book
Dimensions (IN): 8.56 x 0.49 x 11.06"
Author: Search Press
ISBN: 9781800924604
$1495
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AVK182
Play card games and discover the captivating world of herptiles with this beautifully illustrated deck from the Art of Nature series. Reptiles and amphibians have long captured the curiosity of nature lovers, from the intricate patterns of a rattlesnake’s scales to the bright colors of a red salamander’s skin. The Reptiles & Amphibians Playing Cards showcase this extraordinary diversity through the colored-pencil artwork of illustrator and naturalist Mel Bryant. Each card features a different North American species—meticulously rendered to highlight distinctive patterns, colors, and textures. From turtles and lizards to snakes and...
Product Type : Playing Cards
Dimensions (IN): 2.5 x 0.75 x 3.5"
Author: Mel Bryant
ISBN: 9781647556792
$895
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PGN550
Color your way to cozy! Rediscover the joy of Hidden Pictures puzzles — just as fun as you remember! — with an adult activity book like no other. Hidden in Nature: A Cozy Hidden Pictures Coloring Book is filled with 1000s of objects to find and hours of stress-free entertainment. This unique Hidden Pictures book is designed especially for grown-ups and big kids by the puzzle experts at Highlights. Let your brain take a breather with this 96-page nature coloring book for adults. Inside you’ll find: - original art that will soothe your creative side - intricate scenes of animals and the great outdoors - 1000s of objects hidden within the...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 7.8
Author: Highlights
ISBN: 9781639623358
$1499
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AVK183
Identify wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains—above the treeline—with this pocket-size guide. You can appreciate and enjoy nature’s beautiful wildflowers! If you’re curious about the flowers that you encounter in the mountains, then Alpine Flower Finder by Janet L. Wingate, Ph.D., and Loraine Yeatts is exactly what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use booklet, you can identify wildflowers above the treeline in the Rocky Mountains. The booklet provides a dichotomous key to identifying the most common and showy wildflowers. Just answer a series of simple questions about the color, shape, and appearance of the plant. Along the way, Janet’s...
Product Type : Book
Author: Janet L. Wingate & Loraine Yeatts
ISBN: 9780912550589
$795
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IPS409
"A father shares the joys of fly-fishing with his daughters... A heartfelt, beautifully written celebration of the wonders of nature and comfort of family" (Kirkus STARRED) Fishing was Mark Hume’s passion since he was a young boy, a lifeline through a childhood marked by his family’s frequent moves. When he became a father, he knew he wanted to pass on his love of water, fishing, and the natural world to his daughters. Most of all, he wanted to give them hope for their future even as they were coming of age during uncertain times. As soon as they were old enough, Mark taught his girls how to read the water and see the patterns in nature....
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 5.5
Author: Mark Hume
ISBN: 9781771645690
$2795
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