Books & Field Guides

Being able to identify a bird's song is a skill that brings joy and fosters an appreciation of nature. Learning how to differentiate between the songs of a house finch and a goldfinch, however, is not easy. That is where this enchanting book comes into...

Stars offers a straightforward guide to what we know and how we know it - from the Big Bang to star nurseries and to the beginnings of life on planet Earth. Find out why you can't draw a diagram of the solar system to scale, discover how gravity holds...

This basic beginner's field guide provides spot-on descriptive information, authoritative photography and illustrations, and key facts in a handy, pleasant-to-hold, easy-to-reference volume. More robust than other beginning field guides, this book...

This basic beginner's field guide to favorite animals that slither and swim is the latest in the growing National Geographic® Pocket Guide series. Spot-on descriptive information and key facts about reptiles and amphibians are conveyed in a handy,...

This basic beginner's field guide to North American geology helps anyone identify common rocks, minerals, gems, fossils and land formations. In a logical, user-friendly, highly visual format, this pocket guide offers key facts about dozens of rocks and...

From the creator of Big Bear Hug comes the comic-adventure story of a mild-mannered moose who learns how to take life by the antlers. This moose may live in the wild, but he doesn't act it - he watches from the sidelines as his friends have fun. Every...

This field guide for Northeast coastal birds is a fun, easy way to identify those birds playing in the ocean breezes. Bring it along to the beach or on a coastal hike. The tough, lightweight laminated card is waterproof. Durable, inexpensive, fun to...

Wilderness guide Cliff Jacobson created the map and compass curriculum for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and here he shows easy-to-follow steps on choosing a compass, reading contour lines and other map features, using them in concert...

Edible wild plants, mushrooms, fruits and nuts grow along roadsides, amid country fields, and in urban parks. All manner of leafy greens, mushrooms and herbs that command hefty prices at the market are bountiful outdoors and free for the taking. But to...

Spanning from southern Connecticut up to the top of the mighty Katahdin, Best Hikes of the Appalachian Trail: New England, by local author Lafe Low, is a thorough reference to 45 day hikes on the Appalachian Trail in New England. This is the only guide...

Let them go outside and play! More parents are heeding the advice of specialists who urge them to do just that. By playing outside with friends, kids learn valuable interpersonal and negotiation skills and how to make decisions. Outdoor play teaches...

Foraging for wild food is growing more and more popular as people become increasingly interested in eating not only organic but also local fresh food - for free. Most of these foods are within easy reach - however, you've got to know what you're looking...

Other Appalachian Trail guidebooks tell you about notable scenery, trail history, or changes in terrain. This one tells you exactly what you need to know to prepare for and complete a long-distance hike on the A.T. From determining a budget, preparing an...

This field guide for marine mammals can be taped onto the deck of your kayak, slipped into your pack, or stashed in the car. Tough and waterproof, Mac's Field Guides are the perfect wildlife identification tool for the amateur naturalist, covering a wide...

This is a facsimile reprint of the very first Boy Scouts Handbook, complete with the wonderful vintage advertisements that accompanied the original 1911 edition, now in full color. Over 40 million copies of this book have been distributed since its first...

The experts at New England’s iconic Yankee magazine have distilled nearly a century of experience and knowledge into the guide you have been waiting for. Yankee’s New England Adventures is the go-to source for in-depth travel information,...

This featherweight little book will keep you out of trouble in the wilds by helping you make decisions like a veteran wilderness traveler. It will help you get the most from the food and gear you carry on your back, making your trip safer, more...

Among the most dangerous mountains in the world, Mount Washington has challenged adventurers for centuries with its severe weather. From the days when gentlefolk ascended the heights in hoop skirts and wool suits to today's high-tech assaults on wintry...

For twelve years, Andrea Lankford lived in the biggest, most impressive national parks in the world, working a job she loved. She chaperoned baby sea turtles on their journey to sea. She pursued bad guys on her galloping patrol horse. She jumped into...

Practical advice for the on-the-go outdoorsman, this field-friendly guide is essential for anyone interested in first-aid preparation and care. Here is advice useful on a hike or for any fishing trip, including step-by-step instructions on dealing with...