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Country Wisdom & Know-How
Author: The Editors of Storey Publishing's Country Wisdom Boards
ISBN-10: 1579123686
ISBN-13: 9781579123680
Published: 2004-09-01
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
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Book Description:
Reminiscent in both spirit and design of the beloved Whole Earth Catalog, Country Wisdom&Know-How is an unprecedented collection of information on nearly 200 individual topics of country and self-sustained living. Compiled from the information in Storey Publishing's landmark series of "Country Wisdom Bulletins," this book is the most thorough and reliable volume of its kind. Organized by general topic including animals, cooking, crafts, gardening, health and well-being, and home, it is further broken down to cover dozens of specifics from "Building Chicken Coops" to "Making Cheese, Butter, and Yogurt" to "Improving Your Soil" to "Restoring Hardwood Floors." Nearly 1,000 black-and-white illustrations and photographs run throughout and fascinating projects and trusted advice crowd every page.
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Cape Cod
Author: Henry David Thoreau
ISBN-10: 1420927124
ISBN-13: 9781420927122
Published: 2006-01-01
Publisher: Digireads.com
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Book Description:
Based on several trips to the Cape and originally published as a series of articles, Henry David Thoreau's "Cape Cod" is a remarkable work that depicts the natural beauty of Cape Cod and the nature that surrounds it. Thoreau, a consummate lover of the outdoors and nature is right at home in the Cape and he details his excitement of the area with naturalist portraits of the indigenous species and animals. Any lover of nature or of Cape Cod in general will delight in this captivating depiction of the area in the early to mid 1800s.
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Tree Finder: A Manual for Identification of Trees by their Leaves (Eastern US) (Nature Study Guides)
Author: May Theilgaard Watts
ISBN-10: 0912550015
ISBN-13: 9780912550015
Published: 1991-01-01
Publisher: Nature Study Guild Publishers
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Book Description:
Guide to identifying native (and some widely introduced) trees of U.S. and Canada east of the Rocky Mountains. Organized as a dichotomous key, the book leads the user through a series of simple questions about the shape or appearance of different parts of a tree. Includes 161 species. Illustrated with line drawings. The small (6" by 4") format fits in pocket or pack to take along on a hike.
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Keeping a Nature Journal: Discover a Whole New Way of Seeing the World Around You
Author: Clare Walker Leslie
ISBN-10: 1580174930
ISBN-13: 9781580174930
Published: 2003-09-01
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
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Book Description:
Reconnect with nature through sketching and writing with these simple methods for capturing the living beauty of each season. Clare Walker Leslie and co-author Charles E. Roth offer easy techniques, exercises, and prompts for all ages.
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Fairy Houses . . . Everywhere! (The Fairy Houses Series)
Author: Tracy Kane
ISBN-10: 097081044X
ISBN-13: 9780970810441
Published: 2006-06-01
Publisher: Light Beams Publishing
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From rustic dwellings to fairy mansions, this whimsical collection of photographs depicts fairy habitats in various places—from woods and parks to backyard gardens and the beach—and encourages children to explore nature using creativity and imagination.
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Peterson Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes, Second Edition (Peterson Field Guides)
Author: Lawrence M. Page
ISBN-10: 0547242069
ISBN-13: 9780547242064
Published: 2011-04-21
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
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Book Description:
There are nearly 1,000 species of freshwater fishes in North America alone, and identifying them can sometimes be a daunting task. In fact, in just the twenty years since publication of the first edition of the Peterson Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes, the number of species has risen by almost 150, including 19 marine invaders and 16 newly established nonnative species. This second edition incorporates all of these new species, plus all-new maps and a collection of new and revised plates. Some of the species can be told apart only by minute differences in coloration or shape, and these beautifully illustrated plates reveal exactly how to distinguish each species. The guide includes detailed maps and information showing where to locate each species of fish—whether that species can be found in miles-long stretches of river or small pools that cover only dozens of square feet. The ichthyologic world of the twenty-first century is not the same as it was in the twentieth, and this brand-new edition of the definitive field guide to freshwater fishes reflects these many changes.
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Birds of North America: A Guide to Field Identification (Golden Field Guide)
Author: Chandler S. Robbins
ISBN-10: 0307636607
ISBN-13: 9780307636607
Published: 1984-09
Publisher: Goldencraft
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Book Description:
Brief descriptions and illustrations help to identify 650 species of birds in North America, with information on characteristics, range maps, and song patterns.
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Plants Of The Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska
Author: Jim Pojar
ISBN-10: 1551055309
ISBN-13: 9781551055305
Published: 2004-11-30
Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing
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Book Description:
This easy-to-use field guide features 794 species of plants commonly found along the Pacific coast from Oregon to Alaska, including trees, shrubs, wildflowers, aquatic plants, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens. PLANTS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST COAST covers the coastal region from shoreline to alpine, including the western Cascades. Includes:* 1100 color photographs* More than 1000 line drawings and silhouettes* Clear species descriptions and keys to groups* Descriptions of each plant's habitat and range* 794 new color range maps.Rich and engaging notes on each species describe aboriginal and other local uses of plants for food, medicine and implements, along with unique characteristics of the plants and the origins of their names. For both amateurs and professionals, this is the best, most accessible, most up-to-date guide of its kind.
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The Secret Lives of Hummingbirds
Author: David Wentworth Lazaroff
ISBN-10: 1886679002
ISBN-13: 9781886679009
Published: 1995-04-01
Publisher: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Press
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Book Description:
There is a sense of mystery that surrounds hummingbirds: Why are they so small? What makes it possible for them to hover? Why are they so colorful? Do they ever rest? This book gives the often amazing answers. The Secret Lives of Hummingbirds takes the reader into the high-energy world of North America's smallest bird. Hearts that beat 500 to more than 1200 times per minute. Wings that buzz at as much as 52 beats per second. And respiration that can clock in at up to 600 breaths per minute. But their energetic lifestyle is only one facet of the secret lives of hummingbirds. Illustrated with twenty-nine full-color photographs, The Secret Lives of Hummingbirds is a treat for birders, naturalists, or anyone else who can't resist the allure of these eye-catching, pugnacious miniature birds. The book also includes a close-up look at the Desert Museum's famous hummingbird aviary as well as tips on how to enjoy and attract wild hummingbirds. It's no wonder that The Secret Lives of Hummingbirds is our most popular publication!
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The Safari Companion: A Guide to Watching African Mammals
Author: Richard D. Estes
ISBN-10: 1890132446
ISBN-13: 9781890132446
Published: 1999-12-01
Publisher: Chelsea Green
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Book Description:
Since its original publication in 1993, The Safari Companion has been the best field guide to observing and understanding the behavior of African mammals. An indispensable tool for naturalists traveling to Africa, this new edition has been revised to acknowledge the enthusiasm to those watching these magnificent animals at zoos and wildlife parks, and on film.The Safari Companion enables readers to recognize and interpret visible behavioral activities, such as courtship rituals, territorial marking, aggression, and care of young. Each account of over 80 species includes a behavioral table in which the unique actions of the hoofed mammals, carnivores, and primates are described for easy reference. In addition, useful maps show the major national boundaries, vegetation zones, and game parks relevant to the guide. The book includes an extensive glossary, as well as tips on wildlife photography, a list of organizations working to protect African wildlife, and advice on where and when to see the animals.
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