Nature Guides

Are you looking for some nature books or guides that are a bit beyond the ordinary field guide? Perhaps something engaging for every age level?

I recommend you head over to Stackpole Books. Their nature section is full of great titles (many of which are also available on Amazon)! I am very fond of the Discover Nature series. This series is not all-encompassing but each title is full of detailed information, diagrams, charts and easy to understand explanations on a variety of topics. I currently have my on a book about star gazing with binoculars (a far cheaper introduction for the kids than a telescope) and another about nighttime sounds in North America (this volume comes with a CD). If I were going camping I think I would have to purchase the nightime sounds book and get the CD onto my iPod for reference. What a great way to take the fear out of those noises and what a great help for us city dwellers when we head into the wild. There are books on bones, tracks, tracks and trails in winter, plants...the list goes on and on.

Stacpole Books has an easy to navigate site and the ability to bookmark some favorites to return to later. Enjoy!