Books by Stan Tekiela

Book SynopsisIntroduce children to the fascinating world of nature! Peepers & Peekers features simple text and award-winning photography by Stan Tekiela. This board book allows readers to gaze into the eyes of animals. It's perfect for your family's youngest nature lovers. Features: Full-color photos of real animals Engaging text to interest young readers Fun facts about the natural world Table of ContentsSpecies List Hummingbird Flying Squirrel Great Horned Owl Rattlesnake Kestral Alligator Loon Dragonfly Fox

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Book SynopsisFrom the Alaskan wilderness to the Florida Keys, Stan Tekiela has spent 30 years in pursuit of deer, elk and moose in order to study and to photograph them. Now, he shares his fascination with these grand and majestic creatures, providing you with a naturalist's point of view. Stan presents the lives of these intriguing mammals through headings and concise blocks of text paired with gorgeous images that only he could capture. Marvel at North America's most amazing animals.

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Book SynopsisDo beavers need blankets? Do cougars catnap? Children might wonder if animals sleep like they do, all tucked into bed. This book illustrates what a child might imagine and compares it to the interesting facts about how animals really sleep and when. With photographs of real animals and text by naturalist Stan Tekiela, Do Beavers Need Blankets? entertains with silly scenarios and educates about the natural world.

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Book SynopsisAppreciate the Adornment of BirdsFeathers—possibly the most amazing body covering in the entire animal kingdom. No other covering does all that feathers do. From the delicate down feathers that keep birds warm to the sturdy flight feathers that allow birds to soar, these marvelous structures are something to admire. This coffee table book is filled with stunning, incomparable photos, and it promises to delight as it walks you through the world of feathers.Book Features: More than 230 stunning, one-of-a-kind images of feathers and birds from across the United States. Many fascinating facts, including how feathers keep tiny chickadees warm in winter, why Blue Jays aren’t really blue and how the feathers of owls can help them hunt prey. Information that will season your understanding of feathers and enhance your enjoyment of birds. Everyone who celebrates nature will appreciate this beautiful, detailed look at feathers.Table of ContentsFeathers—More than Just a Body CoveringSix Kinds of FeathersMolting & Color ChangeColor, Pigment & PlumageVariation Across the SpeciesBackyard BirdsRaptorsGame BirdsWater BirdsNothing Better than FeathersAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisStunningly beautiful and very unique, loons have captured our hearts. We await their spring return and delight in hearing their calls across our northern lakes. Acclaimed naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela shares his up-close-and-personal images as he recounts the season of the loons, from their arrival to raising their chicks to departing in the fall. Northland dwellers and visitors will treasure this celebration of the amazing loon.

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Book SynopsisThe best way to instill a love of nature is to introduce it at an early age. Help your children discover the beautiful and fascinating birds of North America while learning the alphabet. C is for Cardinal, by award-winning nature photographer Stan Tekiela, uses pictures of birds, along with interesting facts, to teach the ABCs.

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Book SynopsisDevelop a New Appreciation for These Unique Birds When you imagine these graceful, elegant birds, perhaps you picture them in shallow water, standing on one leg, waiting for fish. But there's much more to these cultural touchstones. Award-winning photographer Stan Tekiela takes you into the fascinating world of cranes, herons and egrets. His striking photography captures the birds in action and depicts behaviors that will leave you awestruck. Headings and small blocks of text make for easy yet informative browsing.Discover North America's tallest birds through Stan's personal observations and years of research. Everything about them is interesting, from how they walk to how they fly to how tall they are. These historic birds are ingrained in folklore around the world. Stan has photographed every important aspect of their lives, from first flight and hunting to migration and mating. The result is a one-of-a-kind book that celebrates these wonderful creatures.Table of ContentsThe Splendor of Cranes Graceful Herons and Egrets Remarkable through the Ages History of Bird Feather Fashions Family Distinctions Mysteries of the Common Names Roots of the Scientific Names Sandhill Crane Subspecies Changing Populations Whooper Comeback Keys to Saving the Species Differentiating the Sexes Size Tall, If You Please Long-Lived Birds Fanciful Feathers Rare White Morphs Youthful Plumages Feather Grooming Powder Down Wet and Dry Washing Sunning Time Wing Tip to Wing Tip Takeoff and Staying Aloft Riding the Thermals Hollow Bones for Flight Muscle Power Long, Pointed Bills Weak Sense of Smell Eyes for Hunting Slender, Scaly Legs Extremely Strong Toes Designed to Fish Menu Specials What’s That Sound? The Deafening Calls of Thousands Building the Nest The Neighborhood Pair Bonds at Nesting Sites Plume Shows Spectacular Courtship Dancing Mating Beginnings Eggs in the Nest A Month of Incubation The Chicks Are Hatching! Warmth in the Brood Out and About in a Day Rowdy Begging Matches Sibling Aggression in the Nest Surviving the Perils Growing into Fledglings The First Flight Hunting Skills Gathering into Flocks The Urge to Migrate Winter’s Rest The Race Home Back at the Platte Our Elegant, Tall Birds Featured Cranes, Herons and Egrets About the Author

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Book SynopsisCritter Litter: See what critters leave behind! is a Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient Kids will be crazy about critters after this engaging introduction to wildlife! Award-winning author, naturalist and photographer Stan Tekiela shares fun facts about 12 animals and the “litter” they leave behind. Young readers will learn to tell what’s visited the area by the signs left behind: animal tracks, food and, yes, even scat (poop)! Let kids giggle as they learn to appreciate mammals and the natural world.This entertaining, educational book features: Flaps that children can lift in order to see the scat Fun facts and professional photos of 12 mammals Several different signs per species to look forTrade ReviewCritter Litter: See what critters leave behind! is a Mom's Choice Awards(R) Gold Recipient --Mom's Choice Awards(R) A fun book that masks itself as an educational read with a hidden surprise on each page --Gifts and Dec magazine

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Book SynopsisBird-watching is one of life's simple joys. Seeing a colorful friend flit about your backyard brings feelings of excitement, gladness and contentment. Stan Tekiela understands the thrill of bird-watching. The award-winning author and naturalist has been studying and photographing backyard birds for more than 25 years. Here, he guides you through the wonderful lives of the most popular, most beloved species--like the American Goldfinch, the Northern Cardinal and the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. His incomparable photography captures the birds in action and depicts behaviors that are sure to warm and perhaps even surprise you, while the book's headings and small blocks of text make for easy yet informative browsing. Every important aspect of the birds' lives, from first flight and feeding to migration and mating, is portrayed in this gorgeous book. Your coffee table won't be complete without it.Table of ContentsThe Comfort of Backyard Birds Moving into the New World The Origins of Bird Feeding Families of Birds The Backyard Birds Declining Populations Saving Our Backyard Birds Is It a Male or Female? Flashy Attractions Juvenile Plumages Keen Eyesight Knee and Ankle--or Foot? Toe Arrangements Hitching Down the Tree Specialized Bills Seasonal Feeding Getting to the Nutmeat Bird Feeding Popularity Effects of Bird Feeding Fruit Diet Appearance Insect Diet Natural Music in Backyards Repertoires Two-Song Multitaskers Who's Singing That Song? Songsters with an Accent Pounding Out Drumbeats Singing in Season Adjusting Songs to the Habitat Variety of Nests The No-Fuss Home Cavity Nesting Falcons in the Nest Box Swifts in Chimneys Nesters on Bug Patrol Parasitic Nesting Birds Killdeer Nesting Ruse Blackbird Appreciation Drawing Painted Buntings Indigo Bunting Visits Birds and Plants Birds and Bugs One-Season Pair Bonds Short-Term Partners Long-Term Mates Hummingbird Independence Early and Late Nesting Semi-Colonial Nesters The Amazing Egg Egg Laying, One at a Time The Marvel of Incubation Whose Turn to Incubate? Caution--Babies About to Hatch! Help from the Egg Tooth Helpless or Ready to Go Brooding Warmth Fledglings in the Nest Chicks Out and About The Need to Fly South Hummingbird Migration Weathering the Winter Designed to Survive Instincts Help Them Through Shivering for Warmth Our Backyard Friends About the Author

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Book SynopsisWhen you're out and about, keep this tabbed booklet by Stan Tekiela close at hand. Featuring only shore birds seen in the Southeast and the Gulf States, the booklet is organized by group for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few shore birds at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field. The book features: Pocket-sized format -- easier than laminated foldouts Detailed photographs with key markings More than 70 species found in the Southeast Brief descriptions and size charts to help ensure positive identification

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Book SynopsisAt the cabin, in the park or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela's best-selling wildflower field guides and featuring only Midwest wildflowers of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin, the booklet is organized by color for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by color, and view just a few wildflowers at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field. Wildflowers of the Midwest features: Pocket-sized format--easier than laminated foldouts Detailed photographs with key markings More than 140 species found in the Midwest Easy-to-use information for even casual observers Based on Stan Tekiela's popular field guides

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Book SynopsisLaugh while you learn about baby animals.From fuzzy to feathery, baby animal butts are the silliest sights in nature. This hilarious book is the perfect companion to Whose Butt?, an acclaimed picture book by award-winning wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Readers are shown a baby animal’s behind and asked to guess, “Whose baby butt is this?” Then it’s time to turn the page and discover the answer! Features: Interactive text Sensational photographs Whose Baby Butt? will have kids laughing out loud as they’re introduced to a new variety of North American critters.Trade Review“Though any mention or image of ‘butts’ will reliably get a rise from young audiences, overall this is more about baby animals in general than a specific portion of their anatomy. With the possible exception of the opossum’s unlovely behind, more likely to elicit responses of ‘Cute!’ than ‘Gross!’” —Kirkus Reviews “A fine selection for early animal collections.” —Cynde Suite, School Library JournalTable of ContentsSpecies List Moose Swift Fox Eastern Cottontail Sandhill Crane Virginia Opossum Mountain Goat Brown Bear Black-tailed Prairie Dog Wild Horse Common Loon

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Book SynopsisWith fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching in the Great Lake State! Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Michigan Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Michigan features: 86 of the most common and important birds to know Species organized by color for ease of use Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts, making identification a snap!Table of ContentsIntroduction Cool Birds in Michigan Body Basics of a Bird Amazing Nests Who Built That Nest? Attracting Birds with Feeders How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black & White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Bird Food Fun for the Family Starter Snacks & Fruit Treats Easy Bird Food Recipes Sweet Homemade Nectar Birds-Go-Wild Spread Love-It-Nutty Butter Make Your Own Suet Easy-Peasy Suet Simply Super Suet Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects Birdseed Ornaments Pinecone Birdseed Feeders More Activities for the Bird-Minded Help Birds Build Their Nests Make a Bird Watch List Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts Build Your Very Own Birdhouse Create a Bird-Friendly Yard Take a Birding Trip Practice Good Birding Citizen Science Projects Learning About Birding on the Internet Glossary Checklist/Index by Species About the Author

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Book SynopsisWith fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching in the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Minnesota Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Minnesota features: 85 of the most common and important birds to know Species organized by color for ease of use Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts, making identification a snap!Trade ReviewThis pocket-sized book is the perfect guide for budding bird watchers. Bird expert Stan Tekiela has done a dandy job of boiling down bird identification to short and simple sentences that kids from 8 to 12 years old will easily understand. Each bird is illustrated with a full-page photo. On the opposite page from the photo, Tekiela provides one-sentence identification clues: what to look for, where to find them, what they eat, etc. His final flourish is to end each bird segment with a fun factoid called “Stan’s really cool stuff.” National Outdoor Book AwardsTable of ContentsIntroduction Cool Birds in Minnesota Body Basics of a Bird Amazing Nests Who Built That Nest? Attracting Birds with Feeders How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black & White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Bird Food Fun for the Family Starter Snacks & Fruit Treats Easy Bird Food Recipes Sweet Homemade Nectar Birds-Go-Wild Spread Love-It-Nutty Butter Make Your Own Suet Easy-Peasy Suet Simply Super Suet Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects Birdseed Ornaments Pinecone Birdseed Feeders More Activities for the Bird-Minded Help Birds Build Their Nests Make a Bird Watch List Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts Build Your Very Own Birdhouse Create a Bird-Friendly Yard Take a Birding Trip to Hawk Ridge Practice Good Birding Citizen Science Projects Learning About Birding on the Internet Glossary Checklist/Index by Species About the Author

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Book SynopsisCelebrate North America’s graceful and elegant wildflowers. Wildflowers color our lives. We never tire of experiencing their beauty and charm. They capture our attention, calm us, and create feelings of tranquility. Professional naturalist and award-winning photographer Stan Tekiela has been studying and photographing wildflowers for more than 30 years. In Wildflowers, the award-winning author and naturalist has collected his very best images from throughout the United States and Canada. Stan’s full-color photos are on glorious display and are paired with his observations and expert insights, giving you the details you want in short, easy-to-read blocks of text. Turn to any page of this elegantly designed book, and be amazed by the color, detail, and diversity of our beloved wildflowers. The sturdy softcover-with-flaps format gives the book coffee-table appeal. So bring the allure of wildflowers into your home, and let Stan’s vibrant photography captivate you.Table of ContentsA Note from Stan The Mystery of Wildflowers Flower Parts and Parcels Colors and Fragrances Opening and Closing Growth and Life Cycles The Orchids Spring Wildflowers Summer Wildflowers Late Bloomers Beauty in Form and Function About the Author

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Book SynopsisIncredible, Outrageous, Unbelievable Facts About Birds! You love birds. They’re beautiful. They’re graceful. They’re a wonder to observe. Yet even seasoned bird watchers don’t know everything about our feathered friends. Acclaimed naturalist, author and award-winning wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has taken a deep dive into the magnificent world of birds—and you won’t believe what he’s uncovered! Why do some birds like to cover themselves with ants? Which birds can mimic the sounds of humans? Why don’t woodpeckers get concussions? In Bird Trivia, you’ll discover plenty of amazing tidbits you didn’t know that you wanted to know about birds. Paired with Stan’s famous bird photography, the information provides hours of enjoyment. You’re sure to impress your friends and family with all of the knowledge contained in this book!Table of ContentsThe Magnificent World of Birds Funny Bird Behaviors Wild Adaptations Record Holders Rare and Exceptional Birds Wait, What’s That Bird Called? Birdsong, Calls and More Amazing Anatomy Feats of Flight Migration Hall of Fame All About Nests Babies on the Way! Rearing the Chicks Enjoying the Birds in Your World About the Author

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Book SynopsisCan you find the hidden critters in these photographs? Animals aren’t always easy to spot. Some hide while they hunt. Others hide to avoid being hunted. Many critters don’t need to hide—their colors match their surroundings. Wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela is also good at hiding. He hides from animals to take pictures of them! In Hidden Critters, the award-winning author presents his amazing wildlife images that prove animals are great at hiding. Look closely. Do you see the animals? Study each picture in the book, and try to spot the critter. Then read the clues and guess which animal it is. When you have an answer, turn the page and find out if you’re right! Hidden Critters is an engaging, interactive introduction to North American animals. Finding them is sure to become your family’s favorite game! Features: Full-color photos of real animals Engaging text to interest young readers Fun facts about the natural world Table of ContentsSpecies List Burrowing Owl Gray Wolf Southern Flying Squirrel American Alligator Brown Creeper Short-tailed Weasel American Bullfrog Praying Mantis White-tailed Deer Polar Bear

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Book SynopsisA fascinating look at North America’s famous natural spectacles Bird migration captivates us. Where are the birds going? How far will they fly? How do they know when it’s time to leave—and how will they know when to return? Stan Tekiela has been studying and photographing birds of North America for more than 30 years. Now, the award-winning author and naturalist presents his insightful observations about migration and showcases them with his amazing images in a one-of-a-kind coffee-table book. Stan’s photographs capture the birds as they migrate and depict behaviors that are sure to surprise and delight you, while the text makes for easy yet informative browsing. From the small, night-flying songbirds to the large, day-flying waterfowl and raptors, you’ll develop a new appreciation for our incredible migrators in the United States and Canada. Discover the wonders of birds and their incredible migratory voyages. Turn to any page and be amazed by Stan’s lively and colorful photography of birds along their migratory routes.Table of ContentsThe Mystery of Migration Migration: The Genesis A Winning Strategy for Survival Not All Migration Is the Same Complete Migrators—Birds You Can Count On Short-Distance Migrators Unpredictable Migrators Birds That Stay Put Nomadic Spontaneity Fueling for the Trip External and Internal Cues Migratory Restlessness Hormonal Response Flight by Day or by Night Perks of Flying at Night Making Sense of Navigation Learned Migration Navigation Maps Magnetic Compass Sensitivity More Than One Sense, One Skill Circadian Clock Schedule Using the Stars en Route Migratory Flyways Winds and Drift Flocks vs. Solo Flight Elevation Challenges Flight Speeds Energy in Formations Destinations, Start to Finish Rest Stops and Stopovers Rerouting for Weather Reverse Migration Out of Normal Range Wintering Grounds It’s Not Easy A Rhythm for Life About the Author

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Book SynopsisAnimal photos help your child learn to count the numbers! Watching your kids learn to count is both satisfying and exciting. It is such a wonder to see their minds at work, learning new concepts. Make your child’s exploration of numbers and counting even more rewarding with Can You Count the Critters? Award-winning wildlife photographer and author Stan Tekiela presents this 1-2-3 book that features his amazing images of animals in their natural habitats. From one monarch butterfly to twelve bison, the wildlife shown here will captivate your counter’s attention. Not only does Can You Count the Critters? aid children in recognizing numbers, it also instills an early appreciation for the wild and beautiful creatures of North America. You’ll have fun teaching youngsters numbers with the help of fuzzy, furry little critters. This interactive picture book can help parents teach children to recognize numbers and learn to count. It's a fun introduction to facts about 12 North American animal species. Table of ContentsSpecies List Monarch American Toad Eastern Cottontail Black Bear Black-tailed Prairie Dog Elk Bald Eagle Virginia Opossum Lesser Long-nosed Bat Painted Turtle Mallard American Bison

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Book SynopsisBegin Identifying and Collecting Seven Edible Mushrooms! Since 1993, Start Mushrooming has been the trusted guide for beginners. This second edition introduces seven of the most common, edible wild mushrooms in North America. It features more photographs and expert tips from award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela that make mushroom identification even easier. Start Mushrooming includes the information you need to start foraging with confidence. The focused look at seven wild, edible mushrooms includes a unique checklist-based approach to help you confirm each mushroom’s identity. Plus, details on toxic species and advice from an author with extensive foraging skills help you learn what to watch out for and avoid. As an added bonus, the book includes a generous helping of tasty recipes. Wild mushrooms are beautiful, bountiful, and delicious. This is the easy way to start mushrooming.Table of ContentsEnjoying the Wild Mushrooms Get Ready to Hunt! Before You Begin Mushroom Lingo Mushroom Hunting Strategies Plan Ahead for the Harvest Confronting the Enemy How to Start Mushrooming Identifying the Safe Seven Using the Check-Off Guide Using the Seasonal Quick-Guide Sample Guides The Safe Seven Morel: The Jewel of the Mushroom World Shaggy Mane: The Edible Urban Mushroom Sulfur Shelf: The Chicken of the Woods Oyster: The Seafood of the Forest Giant Puffball: The Giant of Field and Forest Chanterelle: A Popular Mushroom Worldwide Hen-of-the-woods: A Woodland’s Wonder Cooking with Wild Mushrooms Recipes: A Taste of the Wild Recipe Notes Drying, Storing and Rehydrating Mushrooms The World of Wild Mushrooms Bibliography Observation Notes Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisWith fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching in the Sunshine State!Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Florida Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Florida features: 87 of the most common and important birds to know Species organized by color for ease of use Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts, making identification a snap! Table of ContentsSpecies List Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga) Blackbird, Red-winged (Agelaius phoeniceus) Bluebird, Eastern (Sialia sialis) Bunting, Indigo (Passerina cyanea) Bunting, Painted (Passerina ciris) Cardinal, Northern (Cardinalis cardinalis) Catbird, Gray (Dumetella carolinensis) Chickadee, Carolina (Poecile carolinensis) Coot, American (Fulica americana) Cormorant, Double-crested (Phalacrocorax auritus) Cowbird, Brown-headed (Molothrus ater) Crane, Sandhill (Antigone canadensis) Crow, American (Corvus brachyrhynchos) Crow, Fish (Corvus ossifragus) Dove, Common Ground- (Columbina passerina) Dove, Eurasian Collared- (Streptopelia decaocto) Dove, Mourning (Zenaida macroura) Duck, Ring-necked (Aythya collaris) Eagle, Bald (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) Egret, Cattle (Bubulcus ibis) Egret, Great (Ardea alba) Egret, Snowy (Egretta thula) Finch, House (Haemorhous mexicanus) Flicker, Northern (yellow-shafted) (Colaptes auratus) Gallinule, Common (Gallinula galeata) Goldfinch, American (Spinus tristis) Grackle, Boat-tailed (Quiscalus major) Grackle, Common (Quiscalus quiscula) Grebe, Pied-billed (Podilymbus podiceps) Gull, Laughing (Larus atricilla) Gull, Ring-billed (Larus delawarensis) Hawk, Red-shouldered (Florida) (Buteo lineatus) Hawk, Red-tailed (Buteo jamaicensis) Heron, Great Blue (Ardea herodias) Heron, Green (Butorides virescens) Heron, Little Blue (Egretta caerulea) Heron, Tricolored (Egretta tricolor) Hummingbird, Ruby-throated (Archilochus colubris) Ibis, White (Eudocimus albus) Jay, Blue (Cyanocitta cristata) Jay, Florida Scrub- (Aphelocoma coerulescens) Kestrel, American (Falco sparverius) Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) Kingfisher, Belted (Megaceryle alcyon) Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) Meadowlark, Eastern (Sturnella magna) Mockingbird, Northern (Mimus polyglottos) Nuthatch, Brown-headed (Sitta pusilla) Oriole, Baltimore (Icterus galbula) Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) Owl, Barred (Strix varia) Owl, Burrowing (Florida) (Athene cunicularia) Owl, Eastern Screech- (Megascops asio) Owl, Great Horned (Bubo virginianus) Oystercatcher, American (Haematopus palliatus) Parakeet, Monk (Miopsitta monachus) Pelican, American White (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) Pelican, Brown (Pelecanus occidentalis) Pigeon, Rock (Columba livia) Plover, Black-bellied (Pluvialis squatarola) Robin, American (Turdus migratorius) Sanderling (Calidris alba) Sapsucker, Yellow-bellied (Sphyrapicus varius) Shoveler, Northern (Spatula clypeata) Shrike, Loggerhead (Lanius ludovicianus) Sparrow, House (Passer domesticus) Spoonbill, Roseate (Platalea ajaja) Starling, European (Sturnus vulgaris) Stork, Wood (Mycteria americana) Swallow, Tree (Tachycineta bicolor) Teal, Blue-winged (Spatula discors) Thrasher, Brown (Toxostoma rufum) Titmouse, Tufted (Baeolophus bicolor) Towhee, Eastern (white-eyed) (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) Turkey, Wild (Meleagris gallopavo) Turnstone, Ruddy (Arenaria interpres) Vulture, Black (Coragyps atratus) Vulture, Turkey (Cathartes aura) Warbler, Yellow-rumped (Setophaga coronata) Waxwing, Cedar (Bombycilla cedrorum) Willet (Catoptrophorus semipalmatus) Woodpecker, Downy (Dryobates pubescens) Woodpecker, Hairy (Dryobates villosus) Woodpecker, Pileated (Dryocopus pileatus) Woodpecker, Red-bellied (Melanerpes carolinus) Wren, Carolina (Thryothorus ludovicianus) Wren, House (Troglodytes aedon)

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Book SynopsisIntroduce bird watching to a new generation of birders.Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Minnesota Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for decades. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Minnesota features 85 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information—such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts—that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this a must-have beginner’s guide to bird watching in the Land of 10,000 Lakes!Table of ContentsIntroduction Cool Birds in Minnesota Body Basics of a Bird Amazing Nests Who Built That Nest? Attracting Birds with Feeders How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black & White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Bird Food Fun for the Family Starter Snacks & Fruit Treats Easy Bird Food Recipes Sweet Homemade Nectar Birds-Go-Wild Spread Love-It-Nutty Butter Make Your Own Suet Easy-Peasy Suet Simply Super Suet Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects Birdseed Ornaments Pinecone Birdseed Feeders More Activities for the Bird-Minded Help Birds Build Their Nests Make a Bird Watch List Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts Build Your Very Own Birdhouse Create a Bird-Friendly Yard Take a Birding Trip to Hawk Ridge Practice Good Birding Citizen Science Projects Learning About Birding on the Internet Glossary Checklist/Index by Species About the Author

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Wisconsin’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Wisconsin, and make bird-watching 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 your area. This book features 121 species of Wisconsin birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Book Features: 121 species: Only Wisconsin birds Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This new edition includes more species, updated photographs and range maps, revised information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Wisconsin Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.Table of ContentsIntroduction What’s New? Why Watch Birds in Wisconsin? Observation Strategies: Tips to Identify Birds Bird Basics Bird Color Variables Bird Nests Who Builds the Nest? Fledging Why Birds Migrate How Do Birds Migrate? How to Use This Guide Range Maps Sample PagesThe Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Birding on the InternetChecklist/Index by SpeciesObservation NotesMore for the Midwest by Stan TekielaAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisBecome a Wildlife Detective!Spotting animals in the wild is tricky, but they leave plenty of clues behind—especially tracks. Examine the evidence. Study the animal tracks. See if you can guess “Whose track is that?” Then turn the page to discover the answer! This interactive and entertaining picture book features the full-color photography of Stan Tekiela, a professional naturalist and award-winning author. With every reading, children get more familiar with a variety of North American critters. They might soon start seeing animal tracks on every outing!Trade Review“A strong purchase for libraries with good circulation of other Tekiela books. A great addition to school libraries, classroom libraries, and home collections.” —School Library JournalTable of ContentsSpecies List American Black Bear American Robin Bobcat American Bullfrog Canada Goose Domestic Dog Earthworm North American Beaver Northern Raccoon River Otter White-tailed Deer

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Book SynopsisWith fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching in the Peach State!Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Georgia Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children!The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Georgia features: 87 of the most common and important birds to know Species organized by color for ease of use Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan’s cool facts, making identification a snap! Table of ContentsIntroduction Cool Birds in Georgia Body Basics of a Bird Amazing Nests Who Built That Nest? Attracting Birds with Feeders How to Use This Guide Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Bird Food Fun for the Family Starter Snacks and Fruit Treats Easy Bird Food Recipes Sweet Homemade Nectar Birds-Go-Wild Spread Love-It-Nutty Butter Make Your Own Suet Easy-Peasy Suet Simply Super Suet Yummy Bird-Feeding Projects Birdseed Ornaments Pine Cone Birdseed Feeders More Activities for the Bird-Minded Help Birds Build Their Nests Make a Bird Watch List Save the Birds with Hawk Cutouts Build Your Very Own Birdhouse Create a Bird-Friendly Yard Take a Birding Trip Practice Good Birding Citizen Science Projects Learning About Birding on the Internet Glossary Checklist/Index by Species About the Author

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Book SynopsisLearn to identify Michigan trees with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don’t grow in Michigan. Learn about 105 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree’s leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Book Features 105 species: Every native tree plus common non-natives Easy to use: Thumb tabs show leaf type and attachment Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This new edition includes updated photographs; expanded information; a Quick Compare section for leaves, needles, and silhouettes; and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Trees of Michigan Field Guide for your next outing—to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.Table of ContentsIntroduction Sample Page The Trees Single Needles Clustered Needles Scaly Needles Simple, Oppositely Attached Leaves Simple, Alternately Attached Leaves Lobed, Oppositely Attached Leaves Lobed, Alternately Attached Leaves Compound, Oppositely Attached Leaves Compound, Alternately Attached Leaves Twice Compound, Alternately Attached Leaves Palmate Compound, Oppositely Attached Leaves Glossary Checklist/Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisBegin Identifying and Collecting Seven Edible Mushrooms! Since 1993, Start Mushrooming has been the trusted guide for beginners. This second edition introduces seven of the most common, edible wild mushrooms in North America. It features more photographs and expert tips from award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela that make mushroom identification even easier. Start Mushrooming includes the information you need to start foraging with confidence. The focused look at seven wild, edible mushrooms includes a unique checklist-based approach to help you confirm each mushroom’s identity. Plus, details on toxic species and advice from an author with extensive foraging skills help you learn what to watch out for and avoid. As an added bonus, the book includes a generous helping of tasty recipes. Wild mushrooms are beautiful, bountiful, and delicious. This is the easy way to start mushrooming.Table of ContentsEnjoying the Wild Mushrooms Get Ready to Hunt! Before You Begin Mushroom Lingo Mushroom Hunting Strategies Plan Ahead for the Harvest Confronting the Enemy How to Start Mushrooming Identifying the Safe Seven Using the Check-Off Guide Using the Seasonal Quick-Guide Sample Guides The Safe Seven Morel: The Jewel of the Mushroom World Shaggy Mane: The Edible Urban Mushroom Sulfur Shelf: The Chicken of the Woods Oyster: The Seafood of the Forest Giant Puffball: The Giant of Field and Forest Chanterelle: A Popular Mushroom Worldwide Hen-of-the-woods: A Woodland’s Wonder Cooking with Wild Mushrooms Recipes: A Taste of the Wild Recipe Notes Drying, Storing and Rehydrating Mushrooms The World of Wild Mushrooms Bibliography Observation Notes Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisYour Quick Guide to Birds of the South At the cabin, in the garden, or on a hike, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Stan Tekiela’s best-selling bird field guides, the booklet features 124 birds of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and east Texas. Species are organized by color for quick and easy bird identification. Narrow your choices by color, and view detailed photographs of just a few birds at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field. Book Features Pocket-sized format—easier than laminated foldouts Tear-resistant durability Professional photos showing key markings Bird feeder icons and feeding guide Silhouettes and sizes for quick comparison Based on Stan Tekiela’s best-selling bird field guides Table of ContentsAdventure Quick Guides About the Author Mostly Red Mostly Orange Mostly Yellow Mostly Green Mostly Blue Mostly Gray Mostly Black & White Mostly Black Mostly Brown Bird Feeding Guide

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Book SynopsisYour Bird-Watching Companion for Idaho, Oregon, and Washington Peaceful, relaxing, and inspiring—birding can yield a lifetime of satisfaction. For some, simple observation of birds is enough to fill them with joy. Others prefer to make it more interactive, striving to see a variety of species and learning to identify them. If you’re among the latter, the Pacific Northwest Birding Companion is just for you. Written by award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela (known throughout the region for his best-selling bird identification guides), the Pacific Northwest Birding Companion is part how-to book, part field guide, and part journal. Read Stan’s tips for identifying birds, and learn about everything from reporting a rare bird to dealing with injured birds. The field guide section organizes 145 species by color. When you see a yellow bird, go to the yellow section to discover what it is. There, you can also find range maps, as well as such information as nest descriptions, migration habits, and tips for attracting the species to your feeder. At the bottom of every page, there’s room to log information about when and where you saw that species. You can also keep track of your birding life list on the book’s closing pages—so you’ll always have a running total of the different birds you’ve seen. Use your birding companion on its own, or pair it with Stan’s bird identification guides. It will enhance your birding experience and bring even more enjoyment to the hobby that you love.Table of ContentsIntroduction Why Watch Birds in the Northwest? Observe with a Strategy; Tips for Identifying Birds Bird Basics Bird Color Variables Bird Nests Who Builds the Nest? Fledging Why Birds Migrate How Do Birds Migrate? How to Use This Guide Range Maps Pacific Northwest Birding Hotspots Pacific Northwest Birding at a Glance Pacific Northwest Birding Calendar Sample Page The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Helpful Resources Report a Rare Bird Citizen Science Birding Resources Web Pages If You Find an Injured Bird Checklist/Index About the Author Life List

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Texas’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Texas, and make bird-watching 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 your area. This book features 176 species of Texas birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Book Features: 176 species: Only Texas birds Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This new edition includes more species, updated photographs and range maps, revised information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Texas Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.Table of ContentsIntroduction What’s New? Why Watch Birds in Texas? Observation Strategies: Tips to Identify Birds Bird Basics Bird Color Variables Bird Nests Who Builds the Nest? Fledging Why Birds Migrate How Do Birds Migrate? How to Use This Guide Range Maps Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Birding on the Internet Checklist/Index by Species Observation Notes More for the South by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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Book SynopsisGet the New Edition of Florida’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Florida, and make bird-watching 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 your area. This book features 146 species of Florida birds organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don’t know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Book Features: 146 species: Only Florida birds Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Compare feature: Decide between look-alikes Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images This new edition includes more species, updated photographs and range maps, revised information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab Birds of Florida Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.Table of ContentsIntroduction What’s New? Why Watch Birds in Florida? Observation Strategies: Tips to Identify Birds Bird Basics Bird Color Variables Bird Nests Who Builds the Nest? Fledging Why Birds Migrate How Do Birds Migrate? How to Use This Guide Range Maps Sample Pages The Birds Black Black and White Blue Brown Gray Green Orange Red White Yellow Birding on the Internet Checklist/Index by Species Observation Notes More for the South by Stan Tekiela About the Author

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