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Bird Enthusiasts spend millions of dollars each year in their efforts to help sustain birds with the placement of bird feeders and food in their backyards. This guide helps teach users how to select feeders and food, including information on feeder placement, the importance of grit and how to provide it, and the necessity of water sources. Also provided are tips on discouraging unwanted feeder visitors.

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The tiny winged gems we know as hummingbirds occur in the Americas and nowhere else. This guide presents familiar species of North and South America together with basic information on their color patterns, field marks and geographical ranges. Each species description includes information on its habitat and behavior. Also included are tips for using feeders to attract hummingbirds. The Merlin Bird ID app download comes free with guide purchase.

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This guide focuses on the 20 most common and useful wild medicinal plants that are found in the eastern woodlands of the United States. Each plant profile includes key field marks, the habitat they are found in, how to harvest the plant and their medicinal uses. Also included is information on how to prepare and administer infusions, poultices and fomentations and a section that sorts each plant by the ailments they help treat and their effect. It also highlights the most dangerous noxious plants that are most commonly encountered. Printed on waterproof paper for durability, this one ounce pocket guide provides simplified, essential information for hikers and campers of all ages on how to treat common backcountry maladies with wild plants. Made in the USA.

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Co-authored by experts Dr. Sean Rogers and Matthew J. Morris, this guide highlights 54 fish species that are native to Alberta and 16 species that have been introduced to the province. This beautifully illustrated guide provides descriptions on fish anatomy, a key to identifying field marks of each fish, a watershed map and notes on conservation status. It also features a QR code for more information on the status of each species. Printed on waterproof paper for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.

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The Rocky Mountain National Park Adventure Set consists of a Pocket Naturalist Guide and National Geographic map. These lightweight references are ideal to take hiking or driving while exploring this spectacular region. Waterford's folding pocket-sized Rocky Mountain Wildlife guide is a beautifully illustrated reference to over 140 familiar and unique species of animals and includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. National Geographic's Rocky Mountain National Park Trails Illustrated Map is a waterproof, tear-resistant map that features detailed topographic information of the region, useful traveling tips, plus up-to-date information on trails, roads, and points of interest.

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The Yellowstone National Park Adventure Set consists of a Pocket Naturalist Guide and National Geographic map, ideal, lightweight references to take hiking or driving while exploring this spectacular region. Waterford's folding pocket-sized, Yellowstone Wildlife guide is a beautifully illustrated reference to over 140 familiar and unique species of animals and includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. National Geographic's Yellowstone National Park Trails Illustrated Map is a waterproof, tear-resistant map that features detailed topographic information of the region, useful traveling tips, plus up-to-date information on trails, roads, and points of interest.

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The Great Canadian Rockies Adventure Set consists of a Pocket Naturalist Guide and National Geographic map, ideal, lightweight references to take hiking or driving while exploring this spectacular region. Waterford's folding pocket-sized Rocky Mountain Wildlife guide is a beautifully illustrated reference to over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. National Geographic's Great Canadian Rockies Destination Map is a waterproof, tear-resistant map that features touring maps to the region and information on the top destinations, historic sites, cultural and other attractions in the region.

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The Big Sur Adventure Set consists of a Pocket Naturalist Guide and National Geographic map; ideal, lightweight references to take hiking or driving through this spectacular region. Waterford's folding, pocket-sized Big Sur Wildlife guide is a beautifully illustrated reference to over 140 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, seashore creatures and butterflies/insects. National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Big Sur/Ventana Wilderness - Los Padres National Forest is a waterproof, tear-resistant map that features detailed topographic information of the region, plus up-to-date information on trails, roads, and points of interest.

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Basic Tracking is the essential guide to take on your next wilderness adventure. Having knowledge of the surrounding terrain and basic animal behavior allows trackers to save valuable time by predicting the animal's movements. Basic Tracking also provides instructions on how to track them through landscape usage. This compact and waterproof folding guide will highlight the seven types of signs that point to which animals passed by, what they did, where they went, and much more. Developed in collaboration with noted survival expert and woodsman Dave Canterbury, this is one of a 10-part series on survival skills. Made in the USA.

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Education is a critical part of safety - and not getting lost, or knowing how to get found if you do, is one of the most important lessons. Simple techniques to navigate out of dangerous situations are the focus of this handy waterproof reference guide, along with basic compass use and travelling by simple bearings. Contents also cover navigation skills around obstacles, pacing beads, aiming off, and dead reckoning. Developed by noted survival expert and woodsman Dave Canterbury, this is one of a 10-part series on survival skills. Made in the USA.

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The British Columbia Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for this scenic Canadian province. Our three popular Pocket Naturalist Guides to British Columbia – Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife – are attractively packaged and value-priced for savings when purchased as a set. Highlighting over 300 species of animals and plants, these beautifully illustrated guides include ecoregion maps that feature prominent wildlife-viewing areas and botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, Pocket Naturalist Guides are lightweight, pocket-sized sources of information and ideal for field use by natural science and outdoor recreation professionals, nature lovers, and visitors to British Columbia.

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Birders use many kinds of information to identify birds, including size and shape, color pattern, markings, behavior, habitat and calls. This handy guide puts basic birding skills at your fingertips, explaining simple techniques that allow you to sort birds into categories for easier ID. It also discusses equipment needs, resources and tools for the beginning birder, as well as tips for attracting birds to your backyard.

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The Washington Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for The Evergreen State. The set includes three Pocket Naturalist Guides to Washington -- Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife -- and is attractively packaged in a cellophane bag. The beautifully illustrated folding guides highlight well over 300 familiar and unique species and include ecoregion maps featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas and botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, Pocket Naturalist Guides are lightweight, pocket-sized sources of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA.

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The Montana Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for The Treasure State. The set includes three Pocket Naturalist Guides to Montana -- Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife -- and is attractively packaged in a cellophane bag. The beautifully illustrated folding guides highlight well over 300 familiar and unique species and include ecoregion maps featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas and botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, Pocket Naturalist Guides are lightweight, pocket-sized sources of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA.

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The Utah Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for The Beehive State. The set includes three Pocket Naturalist Guides to Utah -- Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife -- and is attractively packaged in a cellophane bag. The beautifully illustrated folding guides highlight well over 300 familiar and unique species and include ecoregion maps featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas and botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, Pocket Naturalist Guides are lightweight, pocket-sized sources of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA.

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The Missouri Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for The Show-Me State. The set includes three Pocket Naturalist Guides to Missouri -- Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife -- and is attractively packaged in a cellophane bag. The beautifully illustrated folding guides highlight well over 300 familiar and unique species and include ecoregion maps featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas and botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, Pocket Naturalist Guides are lightweight, pocket-sized sources of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA.

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The New York Nature Set offers the best in wildlife and plant identification for The Empire State. The set includes three Pocket Naturalist Guides to New York -- Trees & Wildflowers, Birds, and Wildlife -- and is attractively packaged in a cellophane bag. The beautifully illustrated folding guides highlight well over 300 familiar and unique species and include ecoregion maps featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas and botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, Pocket Naturalist Guides are lightweight, pocket-sized sources of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA.

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Brazil has one of the richest bird diversities in the world, with a total of 1,901 species, 270 of which are endemic. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike.

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The unique, dinosaur-like, tuatara is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout New Zealand, many endemic to the islands. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects and includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.

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Spawned from powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes can cause fatalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds. With more than 1,200 tornadoes striking the US each year, they cause billions of dollars worth of damage. Based on international protocols, Tornado Survival focuses on what people can do before, during and after a Tornado to protect themselves and their property. Also included in each guide are smartphone QR codes that link to the websites of various emergency services agencies. Laminated for durability, this portable guide is an ideal source of quick and accurate information. Made in the USA.

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This beautifully illustrated, BILINGUAL reference highlights over 140 of the 432 species of permanent or migratory species of birds in Quebec and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent bird-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Enfin, un guide de reference portable et BILINGUE presentant les plus communes des 432 especes d'oiseaux du Quebec! Les oiseaux du Quebec est la reference de poche ideale pour les passionnes des oiseaux et les amoureux de la nature. Ce guide magnifiquement illustre presente plus de 140 especes communes, des strigides aux oiseaux de rivage, et comprend une carte indiquant les meilleurs sites d'observation des oiseaux dans la province. Plastifie pour en garantir la durabilite, ce guide pratique est une excellente source d'information portable et est l'outil ideal sur le terrain pour les visiteurs et les residents de la ville de Quebec.

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The jewels of the bird world, hummingbirds are one of America's most popular bird species. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights the males and females of 20 U.S. and Canadian species, their distribution maps and a few exotics from Mexico and Central America. Also includes information on their anatomy, diet, vocalizations, hummingbird mimics and how to attract them to your yard. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an indispensable source of portable information and ideal for field use by nature lovers of all ages. Made in the USA.

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An 840-acre natural oasis in a concrete jungle, New York's Central Park home is a magnet for wildlife, including over 200 species of birds. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies, pond invertebrates and includes an park map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Researched with the assistance of the Central Park Conservancy, a portion of the proceeds go to support the important work of this organization.

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The state mammals -- the red fox and white-tailed deer -- are two of the thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout Mississippi. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, seashore creatures and butterflies/insects and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.

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Chesapeake Bay supports more than 3,600 species of plants, fish and animals, including 348 species of fin fish and 173 species of shellfish. The familiar blue crab is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects, seashore creatures, trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Also includes a regional map, information on the history of the region and how to protect and restore the bay habitats. It was developed in collaboration with the Chesapeake Bay Gateways & Water Trails Network. A portion of the proceeds are returned to the Network to further its important activities. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.

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The Great Plains Trail in Oklahoma is a road-based wildlife viewing trail that covers an incredible 1,777 miles and includes 33 counties. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.

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The state insect -- the ladybug -- is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the Bay State. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, seashore creatures and butterflies/insects and includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.

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The state insect -- the praying mantis -- is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout Connecticut. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies, seashore creatures and includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.

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The state "wildlife" animal -- the white-tailed deer -- is one of many species of mammals you'll find in the Badger State. Wisconsin Wildlife is a beautifully illustrated guide that highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies/insects, and fishes. It also includes an ecoregion map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. 140 familiar species. Made in the USA.

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The state fish -- the walleye -- is one of thousands of species of animals inhabiting the diverse ecosystems found throughout the North Star State. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects and includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.

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Waterford Press understands the importance of teaching our children well. We also know that learning can be enhanced when information is presented in an entertaining format. Designed to complement the curriculum grades 3-5, our Seashore Wildlife Nature Activity Book features dozens of nature-related games, quizzes and classroom activities that encourage interest and engage children in nature and the natural sciences.

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Waterford Press understands the importance of teaching our children well. We also know that learning can be enhanced when information is presented in an entertaining format. Designed to complement the curriculum for grades 3-5, our Great Lakes Wildlife Nature Activity Book features dozens of nature-related games, quizzes and classroom activities that encourage interest and engage children in nature and the natural sciences.

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West Virginia is home to more than 57 species of amphibians and reptiles; 70 wild mammals; 178 species of fish and nearly 300 species of birds. West Virginia Wildlife is the ideal pocket-sized, folding reference for the nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and butterflies/insects. Includes a map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA.

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The provincial flower, the wild rose, is one of thousands of species of plants growing in the diverse ecosystems found throughout Alberta. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of trees, shrubs and wildflowers and also includes a map featuring prominent botanical sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike.

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