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Learn to identify all the turtles, snakes, lizards, salamanders, frogs, and toads in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan.Get to know the amphibians and reptiles of the Upper Midwest! With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of species that don’t live in your area. This book features 68 species—all the turtles, snakes, lizards, salamanders, frogs, and toads in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Do you see a turtle and don’t know what it is? Go to the turtle section to find out.Book Features: 68 species—all the turtles, snakes, lizards, salamanders, frogs, and toads in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan Crisp, professional images that include color variations, bellies, scales, juveniles, and more Detailed Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan range maps Information that’s easily used by beginners and the experienced alike, complete with frog and toad croaking charts and status classifications Stan’s Notes with interesting facts and natural history information not found in other field guides Grab this handy book for your next outdoors adventure to help ensure that you positively identify the amphibians and reptiles you see.

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Identify Oklahoma birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make birdwatching in Oklahoma even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous bird guides, field identification is simple and informative. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. The Birds of Oklahoma Field Guide features 123 species of Oklahoma birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you’ll see them in nature, and a “compare” feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Inside you’ll find: 123 species: Only Oklahoma birds! Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This seco

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Identify Maryland and Delaware birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make bird-watching in Maryland and Delaware even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous bird guide, field 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 handy book features 148 species of Maryland and Delaware birds—including Washington, D.C., and the Chesapeake Bay—organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you’ll see them in nature, and a “compare” feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Inside you’ll find: 148 species: Only Maryland and Delaware birds! Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes eight new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab the Birds of Maryland & Delaware Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

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Identify Maine birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make bird-watching in Maine even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous bird guide, field 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 handy book features 125 species of Maine birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you’ll see them in nature, and a “compare” feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Inside you’ll find: 125 species: Only Maine birds! Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab the Birds of Maine Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

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Get the children’s field guide to 88 bird species in Pennsylvania, organized by color to help kids identify them. Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania features 88 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 the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Keystone State! Inside You’ll Find 88 of the most common and important Pennsylvania birds to know Species organized by color for quick and easy identification Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan’s cool facts, and more BONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy

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Get the children’s field guide to 86 bird species in North Carolina and South Carolina, organized by color to help kids identify them. Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of the Carolinas 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 the Carolinas features 86 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 the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the South Atlantic! Inside You’ll Find 86 of the most common and important Carolina birds to know Species organized by color for quick and easy identification Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan’s cool facts and more BONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy

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Get the New Edition of Louisiana & Mississippi’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Louisiana & Mississippi, 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 Louisiana & Mississippi 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 Louisiana & Mississippi 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 Louisiana & Mississippi Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

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Get the children’s field guide to 86 bird species in Missouri, organized by color to help kids identify them. Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Missouri 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 Missouri features 86 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 the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Show-Me State! Inside You’ll Find 86 of the most common and important Missouri birds to know Species organized by color for quick and easy identification Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan’s cool facts and more BONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy

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Learn to identify New York 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 New York. Learn about 118 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 118 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 New York Field Guide for your next outing—to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.

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Get the New Edition of Oregon’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Oregon, 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 137 species of Oregon 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: 137 species: Only Oregon 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 Oregon Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

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Find Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities—especially in California, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire you. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has written the best-selling bird identification guides for almost every state. In Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: California, he provides the information you need to become a skilled birder in the Golden State. The first section of the book presents “how to” information. Learn the basics of bird feeders. Get to know your birdseed. Create a bird-friendly yard—and even make your own bird food with do-it-yourself recipes. The book’s second section is an identification guide, featuring 63 California birds that are most likely to be seen at your backyard feeder or near your home. The species are organized by color, making it simple to identify what you see. If you spot a yellow bird, go to the yellow section to discover what it is. Each bird gets a full-page photograph with notations about key field marks, or identification characteristics. The full-color photos are paired with information ranging from the bird’s nest and eggs to favorite foods, as well as Stan’s fascinating naturalist notes. Give birding a try, and get started with the guidance of an expert. You’ll be amazed by how much joy birds can bring, and you’ll have a lifetime to enjoy them.

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Find Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities—especially in the Northeast, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire you. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has written best-selling bird identification guides for almost every Northeastern state. In Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Northeast, he provides the information you need to become a skilled birder in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The first section of the book presents “how to” information. Learn the basics of bird feeders. Get to know your birdseed. Create a bird-friendly yard—and even make your own bird food with do-it-yourself recipes. The book’s second section is an identification guide, featuring 54 Northeastern birds that are most likely to be seen at your backyard feeder or near your home. The species are organized by color, making it simple to identify what you see. If you spot a yellow bird, go to the yellow section to discover what it is. Each bird gets a full-page photograph with notations about key field marks, or identification characteristics. The full-color photos are paired with information ranging from the bird’s nest and eggs to favorite foods, as well as Stan’s fascinating naturalist notes. Give birding a try, and get started with the guidance of an expert. You’ll be amazed by how much joy birds can bring, and you’ll have a lifetime to enjoy them.

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Learn to identify wildflowers in Ohio with this handy field guide, organized by color. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don’t grow in Ohio. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They’re organized by color and then by size for ease of use. 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 200 species: Only Ohio wildflowers! Simple color guide: See a purple flower? Go to the purple section Fact-filled information and stunning professional photographs Icons that make visual identification quick and easy Stan’s Notes, including naturalist tidbits and facts This new edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. Grab Wildflowers of Ohio Field Guide for your next outing—to help you positively identify the wildflowers that you see.

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Learn to identify wildflowers in Michigan with this handy field guide, organized by color. With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don’t grow in Michigan. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They’re organized by color and then by size for ease of use. 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 200 species: Only Michigan wildflowers! Simple color guide: See a purple flower? Go to the purple section Fact-filled information and stunning professional photographs Icons that make visual identification quick and easy Stan’s Notes, including naturalist tidbits and facts Plants typical of the Upper Peninsula and Lower Michigan This new edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. Grab Wildflowers of Michigan Field Guide for your next outing—to help you positively identify the wildflowers that you see.

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Get the New Edition of Missouri’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Missouri, 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 Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

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Your 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

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Play Cards and Learn About Bears!Anyone who enjoys wildlife and nature will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s famous Bears photography book, this gorgeous deck features full-color photographs of North America’s three bear species: black bears, grizzly bears (brown bears), and polar bears. Play card games while learning about bears. The deck is a fun and thoughtful gift.

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Playing cards that feature beautiful hummingbird photographyThis gorgeous deck of playing cards, put together by award-winning nature photographer Stan Tekiela, features 54 striking photographs of North America's hummingbirds, including the Ruby-throated, Black-chinned and Rufous hummingbirds. Anyone who appreciates birds will love having these cards for playing their favorite games.

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Appreciate 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.

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This gorgeous deck of cards features real photos of 52 of the most common and interesting trees of the Northeastern states. Trees are all around us in this region of grasslands, forests and shorelines, and you can enjoy learning their names while playing your favorite card games.

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Play Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Northwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Northwestern states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and also Northern California. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Lion, Pronghorn, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable mammal species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Northwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

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Learn to identify Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin. Learn about 101 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 101 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 Wisconsin Field Guide for your next outing—to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.

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Play Cards and Learn to Identify Birds in the Rocky Mountain States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Bird Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features stylized photographs of 54 of the most fascinating bird species in the Rocky Mountain states of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. Each card depicts stylized photographs of such birds as the American Goldfinch, Bald Eagle, Mountain Bluebird, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable bird species Stylized photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about birding. Get Birds of the Rocky Mountains Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

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Play Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Southwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Southwestern states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Utah, as well as southern California and western Texas. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the American Bison, Feral Horse, Ocelot, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable mammal species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Southwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

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Play Cards and Learn to Identify Trees in the Southwestern United States!Anyone who enjoys nature, plants, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Tree Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable tree species in the Southwestern states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, as well as Southern California and Western Texas. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such trees as the American Holly, Ponderosa Pine, Quaking Aspen, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable tree species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about trees. Get Trees of the Southwest Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

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Identify Texas mammals with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by family and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Whether you happen upon an animal track or actually see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Texas. With Stan Tekiela’s famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Texas Field Guide features all 157 species found in the state, organized by family and then by size. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics and then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is! Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-color photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. Inside you’ll find: All 157 of Texas’s mammals, from mice to mountain lions Facts about size, habitat, food, young, and more Times each animal is most likely to be active and signs it might leave behind Professional photos, range maps, and track patterns Stan’s naturalist notes and fascinating facts Grab this second edition of the Mammals of Texas Field Guide for your next outing to help ensure that you positively identify the wildlife you see.

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Identify Nebraska birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make bird-watching in Nebraska even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela’s famous bird guide, field 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 handy book features 127 species of Nebraska birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you’ll see them in nature, and a “compare” feature helps you to decide between look-alikes. Inside you’ll find: 127 species: Only Nebraska birds! Simple color guide: See a yellow bird? Go to the yellow section Stan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and facts Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes 10 new species, updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan’s expert insights. So grab the Birds of Nebraska Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

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Introduce children to 10 common animals—and their babies—that live in the mountains with this wildlife-themed board book. Board books put images and words in the hands of young children who are eager to learn. Feed their curiosity and jump-start their education with the Mamas and Babies series of board books. Let Mountain Mamas & Babies capture the interest of your family’s youngest nature lovers, ages 0-5. The board book introduces 10 baby critters (and their moms!) commonly found in the Rocky Mountain region. Written by award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela, the children’s book utilizes full-color photography and short, simple text to present a few facts about each animal. Read it aloud or put the sturdy book in small hands. Then let the fun begin. The colorful, beautiful design—along with adorable pictures of baby animals—captivate kids and will have them paging through M

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Introduce children to 10 common animals—and their babies—that live on the prairie with this wildlife-themed board book. Board books put images and words in the hands of young children who are eager to learn. Feed their curiosity and jump-start their education with the Mamas and Babies series of board books. Let Prairie Mamas & Babies capture the interest of your family’s youngest nature lovers, ages 0-5. The board book introduces 10 baby critters (and their moms!) commonly found on grasslands across North America. Written by award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela, the children’s book utilizes full-color photography and short, simple text to present a few facts about each animal. Read it aloud or put the sturdy book in small hands. Then let the fun begin. The colorful, beautiful design—along with adorable pictures of baby animals—captivate kids and will have them paging through <

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Get the New Edition of Alabama’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Alabama, 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 Alabama 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 Alabama 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 Alabama Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

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Learn to identify Colorado 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 Colorado. Learn about 71 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 71 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 Colorado Field Guide for your next outing—to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.

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Learn to Identify Trees in Pennsylvania! 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 Pennsylvania. Learn about 117 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 117 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 Pennsylvania Field Guide for your next outing—to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.

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The Must-Have Beginner’s Guide to Bird-Watching Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of California 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 California features 86 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 the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Golden State! Inside You’ll Find 86 of the most common and important California birds to know Species organized by color for quick and easy identification Full-color photographs and a full page of information for each bird Field marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan’s cool facts and more BONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy

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Find Joy in the Beauty and Wonder of Birds Birding is among the most popular outdoor activities—especially in the Pacific Northwest, where hundreds of different bird species can be seen and observed. Now is the perfect time to join the fun and let our feathered friends astonish and inspire you. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela has written best-selling bird identification guides for almost every state. In Stan Tekiela’s Birding for Beginners: Pacific Northwest, he provides the information you need to become a skilled birder in Oregon and Washington. The first section of the book presents “how to” information. Learn the basics of bird feeders. Get to know your birdseed. Create a bird-friendly yard—and even make your own bird food with do-it-yourself recipes. The book’s second section is an identification guide, featuring 57 Northwestern birds that are most likely to be seen at your backyard feeder or near your home. The species are organized by color, making it simple to identify what you see. If you spot a yellow bird, go to the yellow section to discover what it is. Each bird gets a full-page photograph with notations about key field marks, or identification characteristics. The full-color photos are paired with information ranging from the bird’s nest and eggs to favorite foods, as well as Stan’s fascinating naturalist notes. Give birding a try, and get started with the guidance of an expert. You’ll be amazed by how much joy birds can bring, and you’ll have a lifetime to enjoy them.

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Get the New Edition of New York’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in New York, 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 126 species of New York 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: 126 species: Only New York 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 New York Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

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Learn About Nature’s Amazing Animal Architects! Beaver dams, bird nests, spider webs—the animal kingdom is filled with expert builders that construct spectacular homes. How much do you know about them? Can you identify a critter based on where it lives? Find out in this fun and interactive picture book by award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Study a photo of an animal’s house, and examine a clue about the creature that built it. Analyze the information, and formulate a guess as to “Whose house is that?” Then turn the page to discover the answer. You’ll learn facts about the innovative birds, bugs, mammals, and more that build nature’s most astonishing homes. Whose House Is That? features Stan’s stunning wildlife photography and expert information that children, adults, and educators will appreciate. The book is an entertaining introduction to a variety of animal species found in North America. With every reading, kids will become more familiar with animals and the natural world.

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Get the New Edition of Michigan’s Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Michigan, 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 118 species of Michigan 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: 118 species: Only Michigan 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 Michigan Field Guide for your next birding adventure—to help ensure that you positively identify the birds that you see.

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Play Cards and Learn to Identify Mammals in the Rocky Mountain States!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Stan Tekiela’s popular Mammal Identification Guides, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features professional photographs of 54 of the most notable mammal species in the Western states of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. Each card depicts full-color photographs of such animals as the Grizzly Bear, Mountain Lion, Pronghorn, and more—so you can begin to learn what 54 different species look like.Card Features 54 of the most notable mammal species Beautiful photograph on every card Ideal for card games or as flash cards Play games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about wildlife. Get Mammals of the Rocky Mountains Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

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Butts are funny—especially to kids. Award-winning wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela takes advantage of this giggle-worthy topic, using it as an educational bridge to introduce children to facts about animals. Readers are shown an animal’s behind and asked to guess, “Whose butt?” Then it’s time to turn the page and discover the answer! Regardless of your age, you’re sure to laugh while you learn, so get to the bottom of animal butts with this wonderful picture book.

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Enjoy this virtual walk in the woods with an hour of continuous play.Whether you want to relax, retreat from stress, meditate or just listen to something soothing in the car, this smooth listening experience will immediately transport you into nature. No dialogue, no music, no track breaks; just pure, natural Northwoods sounds.Digitally recorded in the Northwoods, the ambient sounds include: many bird songs wind in the trees distant thunderstorm running stream frogs and rain crickets and more (THE BIRDS ON THIS CD ARE COMMON TO MINNESOTA, WISCONSIN, MICHIGAN, NEW YORK, VERMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT AND RHODE ISLAND.)Want to identify the birds in your backyard or on your walks? Look for Adventure’s state-by-state field guides and the Audio Companions to the books, also by Stan Tekiela.

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Laugh 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.

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The wonderful pageantry of the most extraordinary birds of North America With more than 900 different kinds of birds in the United States and Canada, bird watchers bear witness to some incredible species. From the world’s smallest owl to the fastest of all animals, our bird population is both impressive and diverse. Stan Tekiela has been studying and photographing these birds for more than 30 years. Here, the award-winning author and naturalist showcases 28 of the most astonishing species in North America. His incomparable photography captures the birds in action and depicts behaviors that are sure to surprise and delight, while the book’s headings and small blocks of text make for easy yet informative browsing. Discover North America’s most interesting birds. Inside this coffee-table book, you’ll find remarkable, unusual birds stunningly photographed in natural settings. Turn to any page and you’ll be amazed by the colors, stop-action detail, and diversity of our feathered friends. Fast or slow, large or small, the birds and their behaviors are sure to surprise and delight. You’ll develop a new appreciation for their wild and wonderful world.

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When 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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Stunningly 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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The 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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