{"title":"Storey Publishing","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGuided by a mission to provide practical information that encourages personal independence in harmony with the environment, Storey books teach and encourage readers of all ages to enrich their lives through hands-on activities and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe company’s roots date back to 1983, when founders John and Martha Storey bought the publishing arm of Garden Way, a business long known for its rototillers and garden carts. What began as Storey Communications grew into Storey Publishing, which has become a trusted authority for books on gardening, home reference, crafts, cooking, beer and wine, nature, animals, horses, building, farming, homesteading, and mind\/body\/spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStorey joined the Workman Publishing family in 2000. 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Beginning with an explanation of the natural processes governing forest development, the authors present active steps you can take to guide your woodland toward a state of health and beauty and sustainably produce one of the world's greatest renewable resources -- wood.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nThe steps of stewardship include:\u003cbr\u003e*Assessing your forest type, soils, terrain, and climate\u003cbr\u003e*Determining what trees and wildlife will do best on your land\u003cbr\u003e*Working with a forester and a logger to create and implement a sustainable, long-term plan\u003cbr\u003e*Developing wildlife habitat and trail systems\u003cbr\u003e*Pruning and thinning trees to improve health and growth rate.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nThe authors -- a landowner, a logger, and a forester -- all manage their own woodlands using sustainable practices. Their advice and insights will help your forest provide income while remaining healthy, productive, and beautiful for future generations to enjoy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eIntroduction\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n1. Why Manage Your Woods?\u003cbr\u003eA Quick Look Back * Where We Are Now * Where We Go from Here\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n2. How Forests Grow\u003cbr\u003eTree Strategy * Tree Anatomy * Forest Succession: Sprinters vs. Marathoners * Tree Ranges * Local Forest Conditions * Forest Health\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n3. Taking a Woodland Inventory\u003cbr\u003eFiguring Out What You Have * Identifying Forest Flora * Identifying Soil Type * Identifying Wildlife * Identifying Terrain and Special Features * Finding Property Lines * Pulling All the Information Together * When to Hire a Forester\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n4. Establishing Goals\u003cbr\u003eDetermining Woodland Goals * Management Options * Timber-Stand Improvement Projects * Timber-Harvest Methods * Guarding against Disaster * Keeping the Most Important Goal in Mind\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n5. Working with a Forester\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is a Forester? * Writing the Management Plan\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n6. Working in the Woods: Landowner Projects\u003cbr\u003eSafety First * Equipment * Making and Maintaining Trails * Controlling Invasive Species * Encouraging Wildlife * Other Woodland Harvests * Planting Trees * Woodlands and Kids\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n7. The Logging Industry\u003cbr\u003eHow a Logger Makes a Living * Classes and Values of Timber * Logging Equipment * Sorting and Milling * Types of Loggers * Market Pressures in the Timber Industry\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n8. Harvesting Timber\u003cbr\u003ePlanning for a Cut * Setting Up a Timber Sale * The Walk-Through * Monitoring the Cut * After the Cut\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n9. Finances and Legacies\u003cbr\u003eEvaluating a Forest Purchase * Taxes * Insurance * Federal and State Grant Programs * Carbon Sequestration * Legacies\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nGlossary\u003cbr\u003eResources\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteve and Ann Larkin Hansen\u003c\/strong\u003e, authors of Maintaining Small-Farm Equipment, have run a family farm in Wisconsin for the last 20 years. 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Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world. Explore the anatomy of a jellyfish, the inside of a volcano, monarch butterfly migration, how sunsets work, and much more. Rothman's whimsical illustrations are paired with interactive activities that encourage curiosity and inspire you to look more closely at the world all around you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eChapter 1\u003cbr\u003eCommon Ground\u003cbr\u003eReally Moving - Layers of the Earth - Minerals - The Rock Cycle - Fossils - Landforms - Mountains - North American Landscapes - Field Succession - Loose Landscape Painting\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nChapter 2\u003cbr\u003eWhat's Up?\u003cbr\u003eUp in the Atmosphere - Predicting Weather - The Water Cycle - Storms - Why Are All The Snowflakes Different? - Rainbows - Sunsets - Phases of the Moon - Constellations\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nChapter 3\u003cbr\u003eCome Close\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Flower - Anatomy of a Bee - Anatomy of a Butterfly - Metamorphosis - Plants That Attract Butterflies - Beautiful Butterflies - Colorful Moths - Sedges, Rushes, Grasses - Grazing Edibles - Incredible Insects and Bugs Abounding - Spectacular Spiders - Anatomy of an Ant\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nChapter 4\u003cbr\u003eTake a Hike\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Deciduous Tree - Anatomy of a Trunk - Leaf Identification - North American Trees - Beautiful Bark - Some Flowers, Cones, Seeds, and Fruits of Trees - Printing Patterns - Anatomy of a Fern - Pretty, Pretty Lichen - Mysterious Mosses - Waterbears - Mycelium - Anatomy of a Mushroom - Marvelous Mushrooms - Rotting Log - Foraging in the Forest\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nChapter 5\u003cbr\u003eCreature Feature\u003cbr\u003eAnimals in the Neighborhood - Anatomy of a Bat - Common North American Bats - Tree Squirrels - Ground Squirrels - The Lyme Bacteria Cycle - Grizzly Bear vs. Black Bear - The Animal Underground - Snakes - Lizards - Wild Cats - Wild Dogs - Animals with Antlers...and Horns - Aquatic Mammals - Outstanding Adaptations - Marine Mammals\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nChapter 6\u003cbr\u003eA Little Bird Told Me\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Bird - A Bevy of Birds - Kinds of Feathers - Birdcalls - A Variety of Nests - Extraordinary Eggs - Intriguing Bird Behavior - Birds of Prey - Owls - Big Birds - A Variety of Beaks - Water Birds\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nChapter 7\u003cbr\u003eHead Above Water\u003cbr\u003eWater Bodies - Ecosystem of a Pond - A Few Freshwater Fish - Life Cycle of a Salmon - Water Bugs - Toad vs. Frog - Life Cycle of a Frog - Tidal Zone Ecosystem - Fantastic Saltwater Fish - Anatomy of a Jellyfish - On the Sand - Seashells by the Seashore - Some Seaweed - Harvesting, Processing, and Eating Seaweed\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nA Note about Conservation\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Julia Rothman\" href=\"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/collections\/julia-rothman\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Rothman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is an illustrator, pattern designer, and author. Her illustrated column, Scratch, is featured biweekly in the Business section of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sunday edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to working for clients such as City Target, the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and MTA Arts \u0026amp; Design, she has her own lines of wallpaper, stationery, fabric, and dishware. Rothman has authored, coauthored, and illustrated twelve books including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOcean Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFarm Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Her step-by-step technique tutorials for drawing a flower, a dragonfly, a robin, and much more, along with blank sketchbook pages, will inspire nature lovers and art enthusiasts of all ages to take up their own colored pencils or favorite pens and create their own unique \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature Anatomy Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/collections\/julia-rothman\" title=\"Julia Rothman\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Rothman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is an illustrator, pattern designer, and author. Her illustrated column, Scratch, is featured biweekly in the Business section of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Sunday edition\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eIn addition to working for clients such as City Target, the\u003ci\u003e Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and MTA Arts \u0026amp; Design, she has her own lines of wallpaper, stationery, fabric, and dishware. Rothman has authored, coauthored, and illustrated twelve books including \u003ci\u003eOcean Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNature Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFood Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFarm Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e. 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Wheelwright, Bernd Heinrich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreate an Enduring Record of Nature's Rhythms, Year after Year\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the first songbird of spring to the first frost of winter, track the ever-changing world around you to create a personal 5-year record of your place on the planet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBecome a more attentive observer and deepen your appreciation for the natural world. The unique five-year calendar format of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Naturalist's Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e helps you create a long-term record and point of comparison for memorable events, such as the first songbird you hear in spring, your first monarch butterfly sighting of summer, or the appearance of the northern lights. Biologist Nathaniel T. Wheelwright and best-selling author Bernd Heinrich teach nature lovers of all ages what to look for outdoors no matter where you live, using Heinrich's classic illustrations as inspiration. As you jot down one observation a day, year after year, your collected field notes will serve as a valuable record of your piece of the planet. This deluxe book, with a three-piece case, gilt edges, a burgundy ribbon bookmark, and a belly band with gold foil stamping, is a perfect gift for all nature lovers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"How often do you literally stop and smell the roses? According to \u003ci\u003eThe Naturalist's Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e, probably not often enough. With this as your guide, you'll develop the resources to be in tune with nature year after year. Co-authors Nathaniel T. 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Wheelwright and Heinrich have created a unique and practical tool that will deepen anyone's connection to nature -- and underscore the urgency of the actions we all can take to protect it.\" -- Mark R. Tercek, president and CEO of The Nature Conservancy and author of \u003ci\u003eNature's Fortune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"There is so much around us, but seeing is a skill. It takes practice and a little devotion. A mentor helps as a guide to assist in framing your observational skills. In this book, two of the best possible mentors have given us just such a guide. Pay attention and use this book. You'll have terrific fun with it.\" -- Carl Safina, author of \u003ci\u003eBeyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"This wonderful book is really about the power of curiosity and passion; two expert naturalists sharing their inspiration and guidance to turn simple observations into a deeper understanding of the world around us.\" -- David Allen Sibley, author and illustrator, \u003ci\u003eThe Sibley Guide to Birds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePreface by Nathaniel T. Wheelwright: Noticing Nature Every Day\u003cbr\u003ePreface by Bernd Heinrich: A Naturalist's Journal\u003cbr\u003e1 Being Attentive\u003cbr\u003e2 How to Become an Observant Naturalist I\u003cbr\u003e3 How to Become an Observant Naturalist II\u003cbr\u003e4 A Naturalist's Toolbox\u003cbr\u003e5 Simple Experiments as a Way of Learning\u003cbr\u003e6 Knowing Nature Where You Are\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue: Bird by Bird\u003cbr\u003e5-Year Calendar-Journal\u003cbr\u003ePersonal Glossary for Abbreviations and Symbols\u003cbr\u003eUseful Books\u003cbr\u003eMetric Conversion\u003cbr\u003eTimelines for Species and Events You Follow\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNathaniel T. Wheelwright\u003c\/strong\u003e is coauthor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Naturalist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003etebook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with Bernd Heinrich. He is the Bass Professor of Natural Sciences at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. The 2015 winner of the Ecological Society of America's Odum Award for Excellence in Ecology Education, he is also the author of numerous scientific publications and co-editor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonteverde: Ecology and Conservation of a Tropical Cloud Forest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBernd Heinrich\u003c\/strong\u003e is coauthor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Naturalist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003es Notebook\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith Nathaniel T. Wheelwright and author of more than 20 books on nature, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMind of the Raven\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinter World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne Wild Bird at a Time,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhich are illustrated with his own pen-and-ink drawings and watercolor. Heinrich is Emeritus Professor of Biology at the University of Vermont and is the winner of the PEN New England Book Award for nonfiction and the John Burroughs Medal for Nature Writing. He lives in Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorey Publishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePub Date: October 17, 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.9\" H x 8.6\" L x 8.2\" W \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e208 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Workman Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37655880237242,"sku":"9781612128894","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/products\/TheNaturalist_sNotebook.jpg?v=1675313063"},{"product_id":"farm-anatomy-the-curious-parts-and-pieces-of-country-life","title":"Farm Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of Country Life by Julia Rothman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn the difference between a farrow and a barrow, and what distinguishes a weanling from a yearling. Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman's charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living. Dissecting everything from the shapes of squash varieties to how a barn is constructed and what makes up a beehive to crop rotation patterns, Rothman gives a richly entertaining tour of the quirky details of country life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in this series: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook, Ocean Anatomy,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood Anatomy.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eChapter 1: Breaking Ground\u003cbr\u003eLayers of the Soil * Topsoil Chart * The Texture Triangle * Mineral Nutrients * Crop Rotation * Contour Farming and Terracing * Windbreaks * Predicting Weather * Composting * An Acre Is...\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nChapter 2: Raised in a Barn\u003cbr\u003eBarn Styles * Timber Construction * Trusses * Barn Doors, Bracing, and Hardware * Barn Cupolas * Barn Birds * Farm Buildings * Animal Housing * Feeders * Fencing\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nChapter 3: Tools of the Trade\u003cbr\u003eTractors * Tractor Implements * How to Plow a Field * Inside a Combine * Other Machines * Felling, Bucking, Splitting and Stacking * In the Toolshed\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nChapter 4: Plant a Seed\u003cbr\u003eAverage Frost Dates * Vegetable Anatomy * Squash Varieties * Build a Bean Teepee * Dry Bean Varieties * Pepper Varieties * Tater Tower * 4 Ways to Grow Tomatoes * Tomato Varieties * How to Can Tomatoes * Herb Chart * Growing Grains * Planting an Orchard * Apple Varieties * Good Bugs * Bad Bugs\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nChapter 5: Separating the Sheep from the Goats\u003cbr\u003eAnimal Terms * Parts of a Rooster * Comb Styles * Chicken Breeds * Fresh Eggs * Duck and Goose Breeds * Heritage Turkeys * Parts of a Beef Animal * How a Cow's Stomach Works * Cow Breeds * How to Milk a Cow * Parts of a Goat * Goat Breeds * Hoof Trimming * Knots * Parts of a Horse * Horse Markings and Tail Styles * Parts of a Hoof * Draft Horse Breeds * Draft Harness * Mules * Parts of a Pig * Pig Breeds * Livestock Water Consumption * Parts of a Sheep * Sheep Breeds * Shearing Sheep * Parts of a Rabbit * Rabbit Breeds * Rabbit Coat Types * Parts of a Bee * Anatomy of a Beehive\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nChapter 6: Country Wining and Dining\u003cbr\u003eIn an Old-Fashioned Country Kitchen * Wine-Making Equipment * Edible Flowers * The Basics of Breadmaking * Dairy Terms * The Basic Steps in Making Cheese * Butchering Knives * How to Cut Up a Chicken * Prime Cuts of Beef * Build a Barrel Smokehouse * Prime Cuts of Pork * Dry Curing * Prime Cuts of Lamb * Freezing Meat * Pressure Canning * Root Cellaring * Making Maple Syrup\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nChapter 7: Spinning a Yarn\u003cbr\u003eCarding and Spinning Yarn * Natural Dyes * How to Make a Flower Press * How to Make a Cornhusk Doll * Making Rag Rugs * Making Candles * Quilt Patterns\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Julia Rothman\" href=\"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/collections\/julia-rothman\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Rothman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is an illustrator, pattern designer, and author. Her illustrated column, Scratch, is featured biweekly in the Business section of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sunday edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to working for clients such as City Target, the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and MTA Arts \u0026amp; Design, she has her own lines of wallpaper, stationery, fabric, and dishware. Rothman has authored, coauthored, and illustrated twelve books including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOcean Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFarm Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorey Publishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePub Date: October 01, 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN: 9781603429818\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.9\" H x 8.9\" L x 6.5\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e224 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37695282675898,"sku":"9781603429818","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/products\/FarmAnatomy8.jpg?v=1660282065"},{"product_id":"ocean-anatomy-the-curious-parts-pieces-of-the-world-under-the-sea-by-julia-rothman","title":"Ocean Anatomy: The Curious Parts \u0026 Pieces of the World Under the Sea by Julia Rothman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJulia Rothman's best-selling illustrated Anatomy series takes a deep dive into the wonders of the sea with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOcean Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Follow Rothman's inquisitive mind and perceptive eye along shorelines, across the open ocean, and below the waves for an artistic exploration of the watery universe. Through her drawings, discover how the world's oceans formed, why the sea is salty, and the forces behind oceanic phenomena such as rogue waves. Colorful anatomical profiles of sea creatures from crustacean to cetacean, surveys of seafaring vessels and lighthouses, and the impact of plastic and warming water temperatures are just part of this compendium of curiosities that will entertain and educate readers of all ages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available in this series: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature Anatomy, Farm Anatomy, Food Anatomy,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature Anatomy Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 A Drop in the Ocean\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Earth Is Ocean-Unique\u003cbr\u003eWorld Ocean\u003cbr\u003eWhy Is the Ocean Salty?\u003cbr\u003eSpeed of Sound\u003cbr\u003ePangea\u003cbr\u003eTrade Winds\u003cbr\u003eFeatures of the Ocean Floor\u003cbr\u003eTides\u003cbr\u003eOcean Currents\u003cbr\u003eWaves\u003cbr\u003eRogue Waves\u003cbr\u003eOcean Depth Waves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Plenty of Fish in the Sea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOcean Food Chain\u003cbr\u003eSun-Lit Producers\u003cbr\u003eBioluminescence\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Fish\u003cbr\u003eFish Facts\u003cbr\u003eSchooling Fish\u003cbr\u003ePredatory Fish\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Shark\u003cbr\u003eSharks by Size\u003cbr\u003eSharks\u003cbr\u003eRays\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Jellyfish\u003cbr\u003eJellyfish Facts\u003cbr\u003eLifecycle of a Jellyfish\u003cbr\u003eDeep Sea Creatures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 A Whale of a Time\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAnatomy of a Whale\u003cbr\u003eWhales by Size\u003cbr\u003eBubble-Net Feeding\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Dolphin\u003cbr\u003eDolphin vs. Porpoise\u003cbr\u003eEcholocation\u003cbr\u003eDolphin Species\u003cbr\u003eOrcas\u003cbr\u003eThreatened Whales\u003cbr\u003eManatees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Life's a Beach\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSand\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Beach\u003cbr\u003eTide Pools\u003cbr\u003eTidal Zone Ecosystem\u003cbr\u003eShell Shapes\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Shell\u003cbr\u003eSo Many Shells\u003cbr\u003eSeaweed\u003cbr\u003eKelp Forest\u003cbr\u003eBarnacles\u003cbr\u003eRazor Clams\u003cbr\u003eShore Birds\u003cbr\u003eOcean Birds\u003cbr\u003eInshore Fish\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Crab\u003cbr\u003eTiny \u0026amp; Giant Crabs\u003cbr\u003eHermit Crabs\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Snail\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Scallop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Dive In!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ocean Floor\u003cbr\u003eSea Cucumber\u003cbr\u003eTripod Fish\u003cbr\u003eHunting Together: Grouper and Moray Eels\u003cbr\u003eBasket Starfish\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of an Octopus\u003cbr\u003eInside an Octopus\u003cbr\u003eSquid vs. Cuttlefish\u003cbr\u003eSquid\u003cbr\u003eCuttlefish\u003cbr\u003eNautilus\u003cbr\u003ePearls\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Lobster\u003cbr\u003eLobsters\u003cbr\u003eShrimps \u0026amp; Prawns\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Shrimp\u003cbr\u003eStarfish\u003cbr\u003eAnemones\u003cbr\u003eSea Turtle Identification\u003cbr\u003eSea Turtles\u003cbr\u003eGreat Migrations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Reef Madness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoral Reefs\u003cbr\u003eReef Zones\u003cbr\u003eCoral Polyps\u003cbr\u003eCoral\u003cbr\u003eFish in Coral Reefs\u003cbr\u003eThe Great Barrier Reef\u003cbr\u003eAnatomy of a Sea Horse\u003cbr\u003eSponges\u003cbr\u003eSea Grass\u003cbr\u003eNudibranch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Chill Out\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSea Ice\u003cbr\u003eLife under the Ice\u003cbr\u003eGlaciers\u003cbr\u003eIcebergs\u003cbr\u003eSea Lion vs. Seal\u003cbr\u003eNarwhals\u003cbr\u003ePenguins\u003cbr\u003ePenguin Size Comparison\u003cbr\u003ePolar Bears\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 From Sea to Shining Sea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow-Impact Fishing\u003cbr\u003eHigh-Impact Fishing\u003cbr\u003eLighthouses\u003cbr\u003eMoving Cape Hatteras Lighthouse\u003cbr\u003eStudying the Ocean\u003cbr\u003eStudying the Sea with Alvin\u003cbr\u003eCommerce on the Seas\u003cbr\u003eOur Imperial Oceans\u003cbr\u003eClimate Change in Numbers\u003cbr\u003eSome Good News\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eRecommended Reading\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"Timely, important, and serious information does not have to be tough to digest. The latest book in Rothman's illustrated Anatomy series, is a spectacularly appealing overview of everything to do with the ocean that presents information with beauty and charm...This lovely book will appeal to readers of all ages, whether they want to sit and read or just dip their toes in. It should be in every library's circulating collection.\" --\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"As usual, the book did not disappoint: beautifully done illustrations about the ocean and everything living in it.\" --\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook Riot\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eThe writing is clear, lively, and informative. Each spread is filled with a variety of colorful, appealing, and scientifically accurate drawings... A fact-filled, browsable title with strong visual appeal.\" --\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/collections\/julia-rothman\" title=\"Julia Rothman\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Rothman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is an illustrator, pattern designer, and author. Her illustrated column, Scratch, is featured biweekly in the Business section of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sunday edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to working for clients such as City Target, the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and MTA Arts \u0026amp; Design, she has her own lines of wallpaper, stationery, fabric, and dishware. Rothman has authored, coauthored, and illustrated twelve books including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOcean Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFarm Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Mr. Franklin provides young readers with questions and insights that help them sharpen their senses and encourage them to explore their surroundings, opening their eyes to the beauty around them and providing positive exposure to the outdoors.\" -- David Hartness, director of FLOC Outdoor Education Center\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePut On Your Owl Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a great resource for helping children connect with nature! Devin presents outdoor activities that will inspire kids to discover deeper connections with the plants and animals of their backyard and local parks.\" -- Jason Knight, director, Alderleaf Wilderness College\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eYour Wild Backyard\u003cbr\u003e1 Discovering a New Backyard\u003cbr\u003eExploration 1: Sit Spot\u003cbr\u003eExploration 2: Wandering\u003cbr\u003eExploration 3: Mapping\u003cbr\u003e2 Your Backyard Trees\u003cbr\u003eExploration 4: Expanding the Senses\u003cbr\u003eExploration 5: Exploring Field Guides\u003cbr\u003eExploration 6: Mind's Eye Imagining\u003cbr\u003e3 Your Backyard Mammals\u003cbr\u003eExploration 7: Fox Feet\u003cbr\u003eExploration 8: Questioning\u003cbr\u003eExploration 9: Tracking\u003cbr\u003e4 Your Backyard Birds\u003cbr\u003eExploration 10: Owl Eyes\u003cbr\u003eExploration 11: Deer Ears\u003cbr\u003eExploration 12: Bird Language\u003cbr\u003e5 Your Backyard Community\u003cbr\u003eExploration 13: Journaling\u003cbr\u003eExploration 14: Story of the Day\u003cbr\u003eExploration 15: Giving Thanks\u003cbr\u003eYour Backyard Journey Continues\u003cbr\u003eOwl Eyes Certification\u003cbr\u003eSpeaking Metric\u003cbr\u003eConnections\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevin Franklin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePut On Your Owl Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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In this lively reference book, Laura Erickson addresses hundreds of real-life questions sent in to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the world's foremost authority on birds. With expert advice on bird watching techniques and equipment, feeding and housing birds, protecting habitats, and much more, Erickson guides you through the intricacies of the avian world with a contagious passion for our feathered friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"text\"\u003ePart One For the Birds: Feeding, Watching, and Protecting Our Feathered Friends\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? The Art of Bird Feeding\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. Birding for Fun and Science: The Sport of Bird-Watching\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. Living with Our Feathered Friends: Solving Bird Problems\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4. Looking to the Future: Protecting Bird Populations\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nPart Two Bird Brains: Avian Behavior and Intelligence\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5. Actions Speak Louder in Birds: Bird Behavior\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6. Singin' in the Rain: Bird Vocalizations\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7. Do You Know the Way to San Jose? Bird Migration\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8. The Birds and the Bees: How Birds Reproduce\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nPart Three All About Birds, Inside and Out\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9. The Inside Story: How Birds Work\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10. Of Eagle Eyes and Ultrasound: How Birds Perceive the World\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e11. On Angels' Wings: Fascinating Feathers\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12. Those Magnificent Flying Machines: How Birds Fly\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLaura Erickson\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of several bird books, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Love Lives of Birds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Bird Watching Answer Book,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand is coauthor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInto the Nest\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. A recipient of the American Birding Association's Roger Tory Peterson award, she has served as science editor at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, an editor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBird Scope\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e magazine, and a columnist and contributing editor for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBirdwatching\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e magazine. She produces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor the Birds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, a long-running public radio program and podcast, and lives in Duluth, Minnesota. Find her online at lauraerickson.com.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStorey Publishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePub Date: November 01, 2009\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.03\" H x 6.24\" L x 4.75\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e388 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Workman Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37813512798394,"sku":"9781603424523","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/products\/TheBirdWatchingAnswerBook.jpg?v=1665702191"},{"product_id":"the-nature-connection-an-outdoor-workbook-for-kids-families-and-classrooms-by-clare-walker-leslie","title":"The Nature Connection: An Outdoor Workbook for Kids, Families, and Classrooms by Clare Walker Leslie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClare Walker Leslie shows kids how to experience nature with all five senses, whether they live in the countryside, a major city, or somewhere in between. Guiding children through inspiring activities like sketching wildlife, observing constellations, collecting leaves, keeping a weather journal, and watching bird migrations, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nature Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e encourages kids to engage with the world outside and promotes a lifelong love of nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eNature Detectives Wanted!\u003cbr\u003eStep outside and look around! You'll notice many curious things you never knew were happening, no matter where you live. Full of fun ideas for what to look for and do every month of the year and with plenty of room to record what you find, The Nature Connection is your guide to exploring and discovering the wonders of the natural world all around you.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nIn a time when most kids know more about the Amazon rain forest than their own backyards, Clare Walker Leslie's terrific new book will open a whole new world. -- Richard Louv, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLast Child in the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nWhat better way to go through the year than looking at and wondering about nature with your kids! A great activity book for budding naturalists. -- Elizabeth Kolbert, author,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eField Notes from a Catastrophe\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nIf I could choose one person to be my child's Rachel Carson-esque grandmother, then I'd choose Clare Walker Leslie. But if Clare wasn't available in person, then I'd want my grandchildren to have this book. -- David Sobel, Director, Teacher Certification, Antioch University\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/collections\/clare-walker-leslie\" title=\"Clare Walker Leslie\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClare Walker Leslie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a nationally known wildlife artist, author, and educator. For more than 30 years, she has been connecting people of all ages to nature using drawing, writing, and observation of the outdoors. Her books include the bestsellers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeeping a Nature Journal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nature Connection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Curious Nature Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature Journal,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrawn to Nature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Delightfully amusing and deeply passionate by turns, this compilation will inspire you to connect with nature, wherever you live.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDrawn to Nature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom Storey Publishing ($14) features a selection of author Clare Walker Leslie's journal pages that encourages its readers to slow down and look around. The beauty of nature, she says, is in the small details of watching birds before a storm or a squirrel before winter. And it can happen just outside your door in the backyard.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003ci\u003eThe Tennessean\u003c\/i\u003e (Nashville, TN)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It can be inspiring to look at...\u003ci\u003eDrawn to Nature\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Clare Walker Leslie. After a few months of keeping track of nature, you will be able to look back on your own journals and notice not only how the natural world changes around you, but also how you have changed over time. Now that's worth taking note.\" \u003cstrong\u003e- Island Ad-Vantages (Stonington, ME)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca data-href=\"#contributor_201883\" href=\"https:\/\/ipage.ingramcontent.com\/ipage\/servlet\/ibg.common.titledetail.pd1000?actionType=selList\u0026amp;productType=All\u0026amp;selUrl=%2Fipage%2Fcustomer%2Fselectionlist%2For2000Display.action%3FsearchBy%3D%26searchTerm%3D%26listType%3D11%26sortBy%3Dsel_list_nm%26morepages%3DY%26activeFolderName%3Dactive%26pageNumber%3D1\u0026amp;dNo=8\u0026amp;selection=Hardcover\u0026amp;R=7135489\u0026amp;SelectView=SV\u0026amp;detailsellist=Y\u0026amp;sortedOrder=TTL\u0026amp;productType=All\u0026amp;listID=14094207#contributor_201883\" class=\"doContributorSearch\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Clare Walker Leslie\" href=\"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/collections\/clare-walker-leslie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClare Walker Leslie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a nationally known wildlife artist, author, and educator. For more than 30 years, she has been connecting people of all ages to nature using drawing, writing, and observation of the outdoors. Her books include the bestsellers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeeping a Nature Journal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nature Connection\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Curious Nature Guide\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature Journal,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrawn to Nature\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her husband and family in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Granville, Vermont.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003eStorey Publishing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003ePub Date: \u003cspan\u003eSeptember 01, 2005\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9781580176149\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.58\" H x 7.88\" L x 6.62\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e176 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37886928126138,"sku":"9781580176149","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/products\/DrawntoNature.jpg?v=1668450499"},{"product_id":"keeping-a-nature-journal-3rd-ed","title":"Keeping a Nature Journal 3rd edition by Clare Walker Leslie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis revised edition of the classic guide \u003ci\u003eKeeping a Nature Journal\u003c\/i\u003e has a fresh look, with full-color art and expanded sections on journaling styles, drawing techniques, and how nature journaling can be a valuable means of self-expression and a tool for fostering mindfulness and connection with the natural world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally published in 2000 with endorsements from E.O. 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With an emphasis on learning to see and observe, Leslie shows how drawing nature doesn't require special skills, artistic ability, or even nature knowledge, and it is a tool everyone can use to record observations and experience the benefits of a stronger connection to the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Deepen your connection to the natural world with Leslie's easy journaling techniques. Be inspired, healed, and filled with joy as you start your own nature journal!\" -- Jessica Bussmann, Director of Education at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\"A keystone book for anyone developing their nature journaling skills. The insights of one of the best and wisest teachers fill every page.\" \u003cstrong\u003e-- John Muir Laws, artist, naturalist, author, and educator\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"Leslie's captivating journal pages ease you into the practice of keeping a nature journal. Now, more than ever, this practice is needed for solace, learning, connecting, and caring.\" \u003cstrong\u003e-- Sandy McDermott, artist and teacher\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"Using Leslie's easy-to-apply techniques, my students were joyful, engaged, thinking on higher levels, and motivated to learn.\" \u003cstrong\u003e-- Stephen L. Houser, Jr., elementary school teacher, Recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, and American Geological Institute's US Earth Science Teacher of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This new edition of Clare Walker Leslie's classic book provides pleasure for hand and eye, while offering an alluring pathway toward greater attentiveness to the beauty and mystery of the world. She explores both the \"why?\" and \"how?\" of nature journaling, in an engaging, encouraging, and accessible approach. Naturalists of all skill levels and backgrounds can benefit from this offering.\" \u003cstrong\u003e-- Thomas Lowe Fleischner, Ph.D. Executive Director, Natural History Institute; Editor: \u003ci\u003eNature, Love, Medicine: Essays on Wildness and Wellness\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Way of Natural History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Having known Clare Walker Leslie for over 45 years, I have been privileged to observe her development of this very personal, detailed and practical approach to nature journaling. It is just delightful to see this talented artist and teacher present us with her most comprehensive \"how to\" publication to date. Clare is not just entertaining us with her unique, keenly observed illustrations and text; she is instructing us (and imploring us) to develop our own techniques for recording the amazing natural world around us.\" \u003cstrong\u003e-- Trevor L. Lloyd-Evans, Director, Landbird Conservation, Manomet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/collections\/clare-walker-leslie\" title=\"Clare Walker Leslie\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClare Walker Leslie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a nationally known wildlife artist, author, and educator. For more than 30 years, she has been connecting people of all ages to nature using drawing, writing, and observation of the outdoors. 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As populations of monarchs decline dramatically due to habitat loss and climate change, interest in and enthusiasm for protecting these beloved pollinators has skyrocketed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eWith easy-to-read text and colorful, engaging illustrations,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonarch Butterflies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epresents young readers with rich, detailed information about the monarchs' life cycle, anatomy, and the wonders of their signature migration, as well as how to raise monarchs at home and the cultural significance of monarchs in Day of the Dead celebrations. As the book considers how human behavior has harmed monarchs, it offers substantive ways kids can help make a positive difference. Children will learn how to turn lawns into native plant gardens, become involved in citizen science efforts such as tagging migrating monarchs and participating in population counts, and support organizations that work to conserve butterflies.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnn Hobbie\u003c\/strong\u003e is the chair of the board of directors at the Monarch Joint Venture, a national partnership of federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, businesses, and academic programs working together to conserve the monarch butterfly migration. She has more than 20 years of experience teaching children, training teachers, and writing curriculum related to monarchs, schoolyard ecology, and schoolyard gardening. Hobbie holds an MA in curriculum and instruction. 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Laura C. Martin offers 65 art projects that kids can make with materials found right in their backyard. There's no limit to the imaginative possibilities as children mix paints from colorful flower blossoms, dig clay for molding elf-sized furniture, and craft functional twig baskets. 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Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Youngsters will see nature through the eyes of an artist and learn how to be stewards of the Earth.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndianapolis Star\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...the author encourages kids to see artistic potential in a handful of twigs, pinecones and more.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe projects display a respect for nature and art, and a simple, subtle beauty...Martin's unusual volume will be a great resource for crafters of all ages and abilities. -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...the book emphasizes seeing the world as an artist's palate, there are also lessons on being kind to nature and how to collect items.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSt. Paul Pioneer Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura C. 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Her lectures and workshops on crafts and gardening delight audiences across the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorey Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: June 3, 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.6\" H x 10.81\" L x 8.5\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e192 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Workman Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39766562963642,"sku":"9781580174909","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/products\/nature_sartbox.jpg?v=1674968357"},{"product_id":"the-curious-nature-guide-explore-the-natural-wonders-all-around-you","title":"The Curious Nature Guide: Explore the Natural Wonders All Around You by Clare Walker Leslie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith dozens of simple prompts and exercises, best-selling author, naturalist, and artist Clare Walker Leslie invites you to step outside for just a few minutes a day, reignite your sense of wonder about the natural world, and discover the peace and grounding that come from connecting with nature. Using stunning photography as well as the author's own original illustrations, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Curious Nature Guide\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill inspire you to use all of your senses to notice the colors, sounds, smells, and textures of the trees, plants, animals, birds, insects, clouds, and other features that can be seen right outside your home, no matter where you live. Sketch or write about one exceptional nature image each day; learn to identify cloud types and the weather they bring; or create a record of what you see each day as you walk your dog. Easy, enjoyable, and enlightening, these simple exercises will transform your view of the world and your place within it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRediscover Wonder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you noticed the moon lately? Followed an insect's trek across your driveway? Let artist and naturalist Clare Walker Leslie lead you out your back door and into the the natural world beyond. Whether you live on a city block, in a suburban neighborhood, or in the country, myriad wonders are taking place all around you. All you have to do is open your eyes and ears and let them in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery page of this book is an invitation, a stunning offering of illustrations, watercolors, photographs, intriguing facts, and thoughtul moments. Take a deep breath: It's time to reconnect.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"Fascinating, inspirational, and beautifully illustrated,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Curious Nature Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an essential book for anyone looking to deepen their connection with the natural world.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Richard Louv, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLast Child in the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nature Principle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Curious Nature Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a gift to anyone who is trying to reinvigorate their relationship with the natural world -- or who is just starting out on that path.\"--Chip Blake, editor-in-chief,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOrion\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBegin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFirst, pause. Wherever you are, open your senses to the unfolding world of nature all around you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiscover:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhat awakens your curiosity? Take a closer look at the clouds, the night sky, the plants and animals, rivers and rocks of your home landscape.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConnect:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eStay engaged. Start a journal, a meditation practice, or a new tradition. Find a way to share your experiences.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"toggleBox\" id=\"reviewsBox\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" align=\"center\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/collections\/clare-walker-leslie\" title=\"Clare Walker Leslie\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClare Walker Leslie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a nationally known wildlife artist, author, and educator. For more than 30 years, she has been connecting people of all ages to nature using drawing, writing, and observation of the outdoors. Her books include the bestsellers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeeping a Nature Journal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nature Connection\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Curious Nature Guide\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature Journal,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrawn to Nature\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her husband and family in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Granville, Vermont.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorey Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: \u003cspan\u003eSeptember 08, 2015\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9781612125091\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.7\" H x 8.4\" L x 6.5\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e144 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epaperback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39766593503418,"sku":"9781612125091","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/products\/TheCuriousNatureGuide.jpg?v=1668464879"},{"product_id":"bird-brainteasers-puzzles-games-avian-trivia","title":"Bird Brainteasers: Puzzles, Games \u0026 Avian Trivia by Patrick Merrell","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eBird-watchers and puzzle fans alike will delight in this collection of word games, conundrums, and avian amusements by noted puzzler Patrick Merrell. Packed with bird-themed crosswords, visual puzzles, and the first-ever Birdoku challenges,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBird Brainteasers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso features fascinating bird facts, trivia, and lore. Merrell engages the whole family with kid-friendly games that invite bird enthusiasts of all ages to get in on the fun. Full of whimsy and bursting with heart, this pocket puzzle book will bring a smile to the face of every bird-lover.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Merrell\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cartoonist, puzzle maker, and author whose work has appeared in hundreds of publications. He is a regular contributor to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecrossword, the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, and the World Puzzle Championship. His other books include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBird Brainteasers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCoffee Time\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. He lives in Mt. 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Dramatic images of the 19 owl species of North America nesting, flying, hunting, and catching prey are accompanied by information about the birds' silent flight, remarkable eyes and ears, haunting calls, and fascinating night life. Kids will learn how to spot owls; identify their calls, plumage, and pellets; and even carry on a hooting conversation with a nearby owl.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"Owls are incredible birds and Mark Wilson's book does a wonderful job introducing these fascinating creatures to the next generation.\" -- David Mizejewski, Naturalist and TV Host, National Wildlife Federation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"A delightful and educational introduction to the world of owls and owling that is sure to engage the interest of young readers.\" \u003cstrong\u003e-- Deane Lewis, founder of owlpages.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"Mysterious owls are no longer a mystery! Kids -- and adults -- will love this book.\" \u003cstrong\u003e-- Gary Clayton, president, Mass Audubon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"Owling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the perfect introduction to the mysterious world of owls for curious kids (and their parents).\" \u003cstrong\u003e-- Scott Weidensaul, author and cofounder of Project SNOWstorm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eChapter 1: All About Owls\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Introducing the Owls\u003cbr\u003eOwls of North America\u003cbr\u003eBarn Owl\u003cbr\u003eFlammulated Owl\u003cbr\u003eWestern Screech-Owl\u003cbr\u003eEastern Screech-Owl\u003cbr\u003eWhiskered Screech-Owl\u003cbr\u003eGreat Horned Owl\u003cbr\u003eSnowy Owl\u003cbr\u003eNorthern Hawk Owl\u003cbr\u003eNorthern Pygmy-Owl\u003cbr\u003eFerruginous Pygmy-Owl\u003cbr\u003eElf Owl\u003cbr\u003eBurrowing Owl\u003cbr\u003eSpotted Owl\u003cbr\u003eBarred Owl\u003cbr\u003eGreat Gray Owl\u003cbr\u003eLong-eared Owl\u003cbr\u003eShort-eared Owl\u003cbr\u003eBoreal Owl\u003cbr\u003eNorthern Saw-Whet Owl\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: How to Find Owls\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Working with Owls\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003ePlaces to See Owls in Captivity\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003eMetric Conversion Chart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOwling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. He is an award-winning wildlife photojournalist who has written about and photographed birds for more than 35 years. He and his wife run Eyes On Owls, an educational program that brings live owls to schools and groups. He lives in Dunstable, Massachusetts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Age: 8-11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorey Publishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePub Date: March 19, 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5\" H x 11.1\" L x 11.2\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39769730121914,"sku":"9781612129624","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/owling.jpg?v=1683398741"},{"product_id":"ocean-anatomy-puzzle-500-piece","title":"Ocean Anatomy Puzzle (500 piece)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eEmbark on a journey of discovery, piece by piece. 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Since her well-being is linked to the well-being of the entire colony, the ability to find her among the residents of the hive is an essential beekeeping skill. In\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eQueenSpotting\u003c\/i\u003e, experienced beekeeper and professional \"swarm catcher\" Hilary Kearney challenges readers to \"spot the queen\" with 48 fold-out visual puzzles -- vivid up-close photos of the queen hidden among her many subjects.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eQueenSpotting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecelebrates the unique, fascinating life of the queen bee and chronicles royal hive happenings such as The Virgin Death Match, The Nuptual Flight -- when the queen mates with a cloud of male drones high in the air -- and the dramatic Exodus of the Swarm from the hive. Readers will thrill at Kearney's adventures in capturing these swarms from the strange places they settle, including a Jet Ski, a couch, a speed boat, and an owl's nesting box. Fascinating, fun, and instructive, backyard beekeepers and nature lovers alike will find reason to return to the pages again and again.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eAt the Center of Every Beehive Is the Queen Bee\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nThough she rarely leaves the hive, the queen bee's days are marked by dramatic events, from battles for dominance in the virgin death match to aerial romance in a cloud of drones. Follow urban beekeeper and swarm catcher Hilary Kearney on a trip deep inside the golden, fragrant, buzzing hive for a vivid exploration of the queen bee's fascinating life and domain.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nTake the Queenspotting Challenge. Can you find the Queen?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"Few will be able to resist beekeeper Kearney's master class in beekeeping, a delightful mixture of how-to tips, popular science trivia, and interactive challenges... [A] spellbinding study of one of the world's most important insects, and one with appeal for kids as well as adults.\" --\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e(starred review)\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\"A unique contribution to the vast sea of books on bees and beekeeping, and super useful for beekeepers hoping to hone their queen-finding skills. A brilliant little book!\" -- Thomas D. Seeley, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lives of Hives, Honeybee Democracy,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Wisdom of the Hive\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\"Entertaining and educational. A great read for bee lovers and new-bees alike!\" -- Melissa Hayes, MinuteEarth\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\"What a trip! Delightfully written and technically accurate, Queenspotting peeks into the queen's domain. With fresh prose and charming stories from the field, Kearney leads you through the intricacies of hive life and royal behavior. But more than that, the book is just plain fun. I couldn't rest until I spotted every wily monarch!\" -- Rusty Burlew, HoneyBeeSuite.com\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\"Hilary Kearney writes lyrically, specifically, and succinctly, in a way that communicates her fascination and wonder while being factually accurate. Anyone interested in bees will enjoy this book.\" -- Michael Bush, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Practical Beekeeper\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eIt is rare that a single book can appeal to such a variety of readers: curious non-beekeepers who will appreciate the good science writing and enjoy the puzzles; beginning beekeepers who want to increase their knowledge and queen-spotting skills; and experienced beekeepers will find their sense of wonder about bees rekindled and be able to congratulate themselves on having developed really good 'queen eyes.'\"-- Better Bee\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003ePreface: Flash of Splendor\u003cbr\u003eHow to Use This Book\u003cbr\u003eWhy Find the Queen?\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInside a Honey Bee Colony\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQueenspotting Puzzles: Easy\u003cbr\u003eQueenspotting Puzzles: Intermediate\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Life of a Queen Bee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQueenspotting Puzzles: Intermediate\u003cbr\u003eQueenspotting Puzzles: Advanced\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow to Spot the Queen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQueenspotted! (Answer Key)\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nGlossary\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003eMetric Conversion Chart\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHilary Kearney\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eQueenSpotting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the creator of Girl Next Door Honey, a beekeeping business that offers educational opportunities to hundreds of new beekeepers each year. She maintains the blog \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeekeeping Like A Girl\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and her writing on bees has appeared in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eModern Farmer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e magazines. Her work has been the subject of features in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMother Earth News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and other outlets. She rescues wild bee colonies and manages around 90 hives in her hometown of San Diego, California.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorey Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: \u003cspan\u003eApril 30, 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9781635860375\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.7\" H x 8.1\" L x 7.2\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e128 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39769845661882,"sku":"9781635860375","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/QueenSpotting.jpg?v=1686870108"},{"product_id":"100-plants-to-feed-the-bees-provide-a-healthy-habitat-to-help-pollinators-thrive","title":"100 Plants to Feed the Bees: Provide a Healthy Habitat to Help Pollinators Thrive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe international bee crisis is threatening our global food supply, but this user-friendly field guide shows what you can do to help protect our pollinators. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation offers browsable profiles of 100 common flowers, herbs, shrubs, and trees that support bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. The recommendations are simple: pick the right plants for pollinators, protect them from pesticides, and provide abundant blooms throughout the growing season by mixing perennials with herbs and annuals! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e100 Plants to Feed the Bees\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewill empower homeowners, landscapers, apartment dwellers -- anyone with a scrap of yard or a window box -- to protect our pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003ePlant for Pollinators\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nThe first simple step toward protecting our pollinators is to provide the flowers they need, using no pesticides. With abundant native wildflowers, your task is even simpler: don't mow them down! This field guide identifies the plants that honey bees and native bees - as well as butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds - find most nutritious, including flowers, trees, shrubs, herbs, and pasture plants. With guidance from the Xerces Society, the global authority on insects and other invertebrates, you can turn your backyard, farm, or commumity into a thriving pollinator habitat.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nEach plant profile includes which pollinators visit the plant, the quality of honey the nectar produces, when it blooms, how best to use it in the landscape, planting tips, and spectacular photography.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2017 GWA Media Awards Silver Medal winner\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\"A wonderful and much-needed book that will inspire and inform the creation of bee-friendly wildflower gardens. Perhaps we can turn our gardens, neighborhoods, towns, and cities into vast, colorful havens for bees, butterflies, and other vital insects!\"\u003cbr\u003e-- Dave Goulson, biologist, founder of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, and author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Sting in the Tale\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\"If you're ready to help save the bees, this is a great place to start. No matter where you live, this well-organized companion shows you the best plants to use.\"\u003cbr\u003e-- Joe Lamp'l, creator, executive producer, and host of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrowing a Greener World(R)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\"The ever-helpful Xerces Society shows us how to bring back our threatened species, one gorgeous garden at a time. Everybody wins!\"\u003cbr\u003e-- Dar Williams, singer, songwriter, and environmental activist\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003ePreface: What's Old Is New\u003cbr\u003ePlants and Pollinators: An Overview\u003cbr\u003ePollinators and Pesticides\u003cbr\u003eIcon Key\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Native Wildflowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnise Hyssop, Giant Hyssop\u003cbr\u003eAster\u003cbr\u003eBeebalm\u003cbr\u003eBlack-Eyed Susan\u003cbr\u003eBlanketflower\u003cbr\u003eBlazing Star\u003cbr\u003eBlue Curls\u003cbr\u003eBlue Vervain\u003cbr\u003eCalifornia Poppy\u003cbr\u003eClarkia\u003cbr\u003eCoreopsis\u003cbr\u003eCulver's Root\u003cbr\u003eCup Plant, Compass Plant, Rosinweed\u003cbr\u003eFigwort\u003cbr\u003eFireweed\u003cbr\u003eGlobe Gilia\u003cbr\u003eGoldenrod\u003cbr\u003eGumweed\u003cbr\u003eIronweed\u003cbr\u003eJoe-Pye Weed, Boneset\u003cbr\u003eLobelia\u003cbr\u003eLupine\u003cbr\u003eMeadowfoam\u003cbr\u003eMilkweed\u003cbr\u003eMountainmint\u003cbr\u003eNative Thistle\u003cbr\u003ePenstemon\u003cbr\u003ePhacelia\u003cbr\u003ePrairie Clover\u003cbr\u003ePurple Coneflower\u003cbr\u003eRattlesnake Master, Eryngo\u003cbr\u003eRocky Mountain Bee Plant\u003cbr\u003eSalvia\u003cbr\u003eSelfheal\u003cbr\u003eSneezeweed\u003cbr\u003eSpiderwort\u003cbr\u003eSunflower\u003cbr\u003eWaterleaf\u003cbr\u003eWild Buckwheat\u003cbr\u003eWild Geranium\u003cbr\u003eWild Indigo\u003cbr\u003eWingstem\u003cbr\u003eWood Mint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Native Trees and Shrubs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcacia\u003cbr\u003eBasswood\u003cbr\u003eBlackberry, Raspberry\u003cbr\u003eBlack Locust\u003cbr\u003eBlueberry\u003cbr\u003eBuckwheat Tree\u003cbr\u003eButtonbush\u003cbr\u003eChamise\u003cbr\u003eCoyotebrush\u003cbr\u003eFalse Indigo, Leadplant\u003cbr\u003eGolden Currant\u003cbr\u003eInkberry\u003cbr\u003eMadrone\u003cbr\u003eMagnolia\u003cbr\u003eManzanita\u003cbr\u003eMesquite\u003cbr\u003eOcean Spray\u003cbr\u003eOregon Grape\u003cbr\u003eRabbitbrush\u003cbr\u003eRedbud\u003cbr\u003eRhododendron\u003cbr\u003eRose\u003cbr\u003eSaw Palmetto\u003cbr\u003eServiceberry\u003cbr\u003eSourwood\u003cbr\u003eSteeplebush, Meadowsweet\u003cbr\u003eToyon\u003cbr\u003eTulip Tree\u003cbr\u003eTupelo\u003cbr\u003eWild Lilac\u003cbr\u003eWillow\u003cbr\u003eYerba Santa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Introduced Trees and Shrubs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrange\u003cbr\u003ePlum, Cherry, Almond, Peach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Introduced Herbs and Ornamentals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBasil\u003cbr\u003eBorage\u003cbr\u003eCatnip\u003cbr\u003eCoriander\u003cbr\u003eCosmos\u003cbr\u003eHyssop\u003cbr\u003eLavender\u003cbr\u003eMint\u003cbr\u003eOregano\u003cbr\u003eRosemary\u003cbr\u003eRussian Sage\u003cbr\u003eThyme\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Native and Nonnative Bee Pasture Plants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlfalfa\u003cbr\u003eBuckwheat\u003cbr\u003eClover\u003cbr\u003eCowpea\u003cbr\u003eMustard\u003cbr\u003ePartridge Pea\u003cbr\u003eRadish\u003cbr\u003eSainfoin\u003cbr\u003eScarlet Runner Bean\u003cbr\u003eSweetclover\u003cbr\u003eVetch\u003cbr\u003eAverage Number of Flower and Herb Seeds per Pound\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"toggleBox\" id=\"reviewsBox\"\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" align=\"center\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Xerces Society\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. Established in 1971, the Society is at the forefront of invertebrate protection worldwide, harnessing the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of citizens to implement conservation programs. They are the authors of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e100 Plants to Feed the Bees\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFarming with Native Beneficial Insects\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAttracting Native Pollinators\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorey Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e November 29, 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.6\" H x 7.9\" L x 5.9\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e240 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39769982632122,"sku":"9781612127019","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/products\/100PlantstoFeedtheBees.jpg?v=1681832046"},{"product_id":"storeys-guide-to-keeping-honey-bees-2nd-edition-honey-production-pollination-health","title":"Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees, 2nd Edition: Honey Production, Pollination, Health","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis trusted handbook is a must-have for novice and seasoned beekeepers alike. Now totally redesigned and featuring color photos and graphics, the second edition also includes up-to-date information on honey bee health. The go-to reference presents comprehensive yet accessible information on everything from planning hives and installing a colony to preventing disease and managing productive hives that will bear bountiful honey harvests year after year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"An excellent introduction to beekeeping.\" -- Kirsten Traynor, Editor in Chief,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Bee Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"Confused by all the different opinions on how best to keep bees? This guide will provide a bright light on your beekeeping journey.\" -- Marla Spivak, McKnight Distinguished Professor in Entomology, University of Minnesota\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"An excellent introduction to both honey bees and beekeeping. It's well-written, practical, and exceptionally well-illustrated, making it the perfect book to jump-start the adventure of beekeeping or use as a reference for established beekeepers.\" -- Dr. Mark L. Winston, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBee Time: Lessons from the Hive\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"This is one of the few beekeeping books written by a beekeeper and an extension apiculturist which bridges the gap between practical beekeeping and science of beekeeping.\" -- Dr. Medhat Nasr, Alberta Provincial Apiculturist, Albert Agriculture and Forestry and Past President of Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStorey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a thorough treatment of beekeeping for anyone looking to practice the craft. It spans the range of topics from beginning to advanced beekeeping, while including a suite of personal testimonies that humanize the art. It will be an important resource for years to come.\" -- Jamie Ellis, PhD, Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory, University of Florida\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"Written in a readable style, this book blends sound scientific information about honey bees with practical information about beekeeping and is suitable reference for beginner to serious beekeeper. It has been selected as the text book for the University of Montana's Online Beekeeping Certificate, Apprentice Level Course.\" -- J.J. Bromenshenk, Bee Alert\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"This book belongs in every beekeeper's library. The authors have successfully blended the science and art of beekeeping in a book suitable for beginning and experienced beekeepers.\" -- Hachiro Shimanuki, retired Laboratory Director of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Service\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"A must-have book for all types of beekeepers who want good information.\" -- Dr. James E. Tew, State Extension Specialist, Alabama Cooperative Extension System\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"A well-balanced and extremely thorough guide for new beekeepers.\" -- Hilary Kearney, Girl Next Door Honey\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"In this well-written guide, Dr. Sanford utilizes his years of experience to give straightforward, practical advice for the beginning beekeeper.\" -- Randy Oliver, ScientificBeekeeping.com\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003ePreface\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1 Beginning Beekeeping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeven Basic Tips for Getting Started - Dimensions of Beekeeping - The Beekeeper's Commitment - Financial Considerations - Stings - Legal Considerations - Finding Resources\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2 Origin and History of Beekeeping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoney Bee Evolution - History of Beekeeping\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e3 A Bee's Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is a Honey Bee? - Inside the Colony - The Queen - The Worker - The Drone - The Varroa Mite - Activities and Behavior - Patterns of Behavior\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4 Choosing Hive Location\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Colony and Your Community - Weather Issues - Forage Availability\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5 Getting Equipped\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHive Design and Dimensions - Hive Materials - Supers - Frames and Foundation - Bottom Board - Queen Excluder - Covers - Hive Stand - Hive Scale - Feeders - Pollen Trap - Tools of the Trade - Beekeeper Garb\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e6 Enter the Bees\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmoker Basics - Package Bees - Installing a Nucleus Colony - Starting with an Established Colony - Swarm! - A Wild or Feral Colony\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e7 Managing Honey Bee Colonies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking a Colony - The Beekeeper as Manager - A Colony's Yearly Life Cycle - Population Cycle - The Apicultural Calendar - Late-Season Management - Requeening - Managing Nutrition - Cooking for the Bees\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e8 Taking the Crop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Honey Crop - Harvesting the Crop - Processing the Crop - Storing the Crop - Chunk and Comb Honey - Other Bee Products\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e9 Pollination\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnique Challenges - Small-Scale Pollination - Is Pollination for You?\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e10 Diseases and Pests of the Honey Bee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInnate Defense Mechanisms - Brood Diseases - Adult Diseases - Parasitic Mites - Integrated Pest Management - Tolerant or Resistant Stock - Colony Collapse Disorder - Wax Moth - Small Hive Beetle - Black Bears - For More Information\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e11 Additional Strategies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeehive Design - Alternative Management Practices - Toward a Honey Bee\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003eFriendly Future\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nGlossary\u003cbr\u003eModel Beekeeping Ordinance\u003cbr\u003eSample Pollination Contract\u003cbr\u003eResources\u003cbr\u003eA Sampling of U.S. Beekeeping Supply Houses - Sources of Beekeeping Information\u003cbr\u003eMetric Conversion Charts\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Malcolm T. Sanford\u003c\/strong\u003e is professor emeritus at the University of Florida. He has been published extensively in the apiculture press including the journals\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBee Culture\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Bee Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. He has been the author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Apis Newsletter\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003efor more than 20 years at Ohio State University and the University of Florida, writing on beekeeping management, and is the coordinator of the Apis Information Resource Center. He has been a beekeeping management consultant in Egypt, Italy, France, Chile, Ecuador, Iraq, and Mexico. He lives in Gainesville, Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eVeteran beekeeper \u003cstrong\u003eRichard E. Bonney\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHive Management,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeekeeping,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand co-author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eStorey\u003c\/i\u003e'\u003ci\u003es Guide to Keeping Honey Bees\u003c\/i\u003e, was the longtime owner of Charlemont Apiaries in Charlemont, Massachusetts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorey Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: \u003cspan\u003eJuly 10, 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9781612129785\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.6\" H x 9.2\" L x 6.8\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e224 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39770024280250,"sku":"9781612129785","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/products\/storey_sguidetokeepinghoneybees.gif?v=1621955251"},{"product_id":"the-life-cycles-of-butterflies-from-egg-to-maturity-a-visual-guide-to-23-common-garden-butterflies","title":"The Life Cycles of Butterflies: From Egg to Maturity, a Visual Guide to 23 Common Garden Butterflies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning photographic guide will have butterfly enthusiasts of all ages aflutter. Judy Burris and Wayne Richards include more than 400 full-color, up-close images that present the life cycles of 23 common North American butterflies in amazing detail. Watch caterpillars hatch from eggs, eat and grow, form into chrysalides, emerge as colorful butterflies, and fly through the air. You'll also learn which plants butterflies avoid and which native species they're attracted to, so you can create your own backyard butterfly haven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"The dazzling, close-up photos and compelling writing make this easily accessible to young readers...\"\u003cbr\u003e--Cecilia Goodnow, San Antonio Express-News\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 The Butterfly from Start to Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow a Butterfly Lays Its Eggs * How a Caterpillar Grows * How a Chrysalis Is Formed * Continuing the Cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Butterfly Life Cycles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEastern Black Swallowtail * Giant Swallowtail * Pipevine Swallowtail * Spicebush Swallowtail * Tiger Swallowtail * Zebra Swallowtail * Gulf Fritillary * Variegated Fritillary * Zebra Longwing * Question Mark * Eastern Comma * Common Buckeye * American Lady * Painted Lady * Red Admiral * Silvery Checkerspot * Red-spotted Purple * Viceroy * Monarch * Queen * Cabbage White * Clouded Sulphur * Pearl Crescent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 Butterfly Habitat Gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHost Plants * Our Top Nectar Flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 Other Garden Visitors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssorted Butterflies * Assorted Skippers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReferences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy Comparison Guides: Eggs, Caterpillars, Chrysalises\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudy Burris\u003c\/strong\u003e is the co-author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Lives of Backyard Bugs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Life Cycles of Butterflies\u003c\/i\u003e. She and her brother and co-author, Wayne Richards, have spent many years observing, raising, and photographing the amazing lives of insects in their own backyards in Erlanger, Kentucky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorey Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApril 01, 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5\" H x 7.5\" L x 9.7\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e151 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39770118324410,"sku":"9781580176170","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/products\/TheLifeCyclesofButterflies1.jpg?v=1660278029"},{"product_id":"wilderness-adventure-camp-essential-outdoor-survival-skills-for-kids","title":"Wilderness Adventure Camp: Essential Outdoor Survival Skills for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether in the rugged backcountry or a suburban backyard, kids can experience the sense of personal independence and self-confidence that come from outdoor proficiency, while also developing a deeper connection to and understanding of the natural world. With this skills-based book, kids learn essential safety and survival tips and bushcraft that they need to have a safe wilderness experience. Led by outdoor leader Frank Grindrod of Earthwork Programs, every turn of the page takes kids on another stage of the journey. They learn how to pack for the outdoors, navigate using a map and a compass, choose and set up a campsite, handle and use a knife properly, build a fire, tie different types of knots, make a lean-to out of sticks and leaves, and cook over an open fire. This guide teaches more than just outdoor know-how; it fosters appreciation for the natural world and pride in knowing how to use its resources as a tool for survival and adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAre You Ready for Adventure?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nSharpen your survival skills so you can experience the thrills of wilderness exploration! Whether you're hiking for a day or camping for a weekend, this book has everything you need to know to be comfortable, confident, safe, and self-sufficient in the great outdoors.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nLearn how to:\u003cbr\u003e- Make your own survival kit\u003cbr\u003e- Dress for the weather\u003cbr\u003e- Build a shelter\u003cbr\u003e- Start a fire for warmth and cooking\u003cbr\u003e- Use a knife\u003cbr\u003e- And so much more!\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nBe prepared for anything and everything with this practical, activity-packed guide.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"For young people and the rest of us, here's a hands-on antidote for nature-deficit disorder.\" --\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Louv, author of \u003ci\u003eOur Wild Calling\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLast Child in the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\"Frank Grindrod, one of the great outdoor guides of our generation, distills a lifetime of wilderness knowledge into a best-of-class guide to help kids of all ages adventure safely and confidently into the wild places. 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He has led trips in Alaska, the Rocky Mountains, and the Florida Everglades. He has also been an adjunct faculty member at Smith College and the University of Georgia, where he taught wilderness survival courses. 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More productive than one might think! Colin McCrate and Brad Halm, former CSA growers and current owners of the Seattle Urban Farm Company, help readers boost their garden productivity by teaching them how to plan carefully, maximize production in every bed, get the most out of every plant, scale up systems to maximize efficiency, and expand the harvest season with succession planting, intercropping, and season extension.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nAlong with chapters devoted to the Five Tenets of a Productive Gardener (Plan Well to Get the Most from Your Garden; Maximize Production in Each Bed; Get the Most out of Every Plant; Scale up Tools and Systems for Efficiency; and Expand and Extend the Harvest), the book contains interactive tools that home gardeners can use to assist them in determining how, when, and what to plant; evaluating crop health; and planning and storing the harvest. 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data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Portable Sawmill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nChapter 3: Animals in the Forest: From Stumps to Greener Pastures\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilvopasture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Closed-Loop Silvopasture Sequence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePork Power for Stumps and Soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTaking Stock of Livestock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMultispecies Grazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nChapter 4: The Coppice Forest: Fauna, Fodder, Fuel and Furniture\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Brief History of Coppice Forestry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEstablishing a Coppice Woodlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCreative Woodlot Tending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoppice with Standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFauna in Your Forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoppicing for Fodder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoppicing for Charcoal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForest Furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nChapter 5: Woodland Structures: From Living Fence to Living Barn\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFencing Psychology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Short History of Living Fences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLiving Fence for the Homestead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInosculation Hedges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Living Fencepost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormerly Living Fenceposts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuilding with Stumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShelterbelts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Living Barn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChapter 6: Giving Trees: Fruit, Honey, and Syrup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Homestead Orchard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeciding What to Grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Multipurpose Forest Micro-Orchard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Art of Planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResurrecting the Woodland Orchard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBees in the Woodland Homestead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCellar and Cider: Enjoying the Harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Homestead Sugarbush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nChapter 7: Farming The Forest Floo: Nuts, Berries, Mushrooms, and More\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHugelkulter: A Whole-Tree Composting System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCultivating Forest Edibles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEdibles, Medicinals, and Miscellany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBaskets, Burls, and Birch Bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nA Typical Woodland Homestead Calendar\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResources\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndex\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrett McLeod\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican 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Before becoming a forestry professor and coach of the woodsmen's team at Paul Smith's College in the Adirondack Park, he was a professional competitive lumberjack in the Stihl Ironjack Series and competed in the Stihl Timbersports Collegiate Series. 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Small-scale, self-contained worm bins can be kept indoors, in a basement, or even under the kitchen sink in an apartment -- making vermicomposting a great option for city dwellers and anyone who doesn't want or can't have an outdoor compost pile. The fully revised 35th anniversary edition features the original's same friendly tone, with up-to-date information on the entire process, from building or purchasing a bin (readily available at garden supply stores) to maintaining the worms and harvesting the finished compost.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"Mary Appelhof's prescription for saving the world -- in your own backyard. ... 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It is full of great photographs, diagrams, and activities that will engage any budding explorer.\" -- iheartliteracy.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca class=\"doContributorSearch\" data-href=\"#contributor_10169863\" href=\"https:\/\/ipage.ingramcontent.com\/ipage\/servlet\/ibg.common.titledetail.pd1000?queryString=H4sIAAAAAAAAAB3LvQrCQBAE4Fc5pr4iabeUiIVolUIIQU6zwZAje9xt8A_f3dVi4ZsZ9o0ygMYQC3sUEZDm1ZgUhI3I7HfTqLCivEB1VZmiTdtT2-D3YW4Ox78TqOtqD_Oen3fJw7mdNLLlS7jOyc7xI0XJnMnJ4vTGbgm6Zkbff77rzw8MiwAAAA\u0026amp;R=60426703\u0026amp;dNo=0#contributor_10169863\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorey Publishing\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in North Adams, Massachusetts, specializes in books on natural health and wellness, farming, sustainability, food, gardening, crafts, nature, and children's activities.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget Age: 4-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorey Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: \u003cspan\u003eNovember 27, 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9781635861976\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.4\" H x 9.2\" L x 7.2\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehardcover\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41008634167482,"sku":"9781635861976","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/products\/naturetrail.jpg?v=1660275097"},{"product_id":"the-chicken-health-handbook-a-complete-guide-to-maximizing-flock-health-and-dealing-with-disease","title":"The Chicken Health Handbook: A Complete Guide to Maximizing Flock Health and Dealing with Disease","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eHealthy chickens are happy chickens. This one-of-a-kind reference book covers the health problems that plague chickens of all breeds and ages. Practical charts identify common symptoms and causes of infection, while an alphabetic listing of diseases provides advice on treatment. You'll find helpful descriptions of troublesome ailments of all types, from poor egg production to crooked toe syndrome. Practical remedies and gentle preventative care measures will help your beloved flock stay happy, healthy, and safe.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\"Twenty years ago, I got my first hen and turned to The Chicken Health Handbook for answers. Today, Damerow's work continues to provide sound counsel. 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She starts with an illustrated history of food and ends with a global tour of street eats. Along the way, Rothman serves up a hilarious primer on short-order egg lingo and a mouthwatering menu of how people around the planet serve fried potatoes -- and what we dip them in. Award-winning food journalist Rachel Wharton lends her expertise to this light-hearted exploration of everything food that bursts with little-known facts and delightful drawings. Everyday diners and seasoned foodies alike are sure to eat it up.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nAlso available in this series:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature Anatomy, Nature Anatomy Notebook, Ocean Anatomy,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFarm Anatomy.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eThe food encyclopedia meets the graphic novel in this knowledgeable basic introduction to all things edible.\u003cstrong\u003e - \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eIt's a beautiful thing when food and art come together. Julia Rothman is definitely familiar with this notion. In the third book of her Anatomy series, Rothman enlists the help of James Beard Award-winning journalist Rachel Wharton and illustrates nearly everything there is to know about food. Not only is Food Anatomy easy on the eyes; it's also educational. Within its pages readers can find the percentage of butterfat in different dairy products, how popcorn pops, how to make tofu, short order lingo for egg orders and more.\u003cstrong\u003e - \u003ci\u003eFood Republic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eIn 1686, the croissant was invented in Austria. That's a fun fact I'd probably never had known or maybe don't even really need to know, but now I do, thanks to Julia Rothman's Food Anatomy: The Curious Parts \u0026amp; Pieces of Our Edible World. Rothman has an entire series of illustrated Anatomy books, including Nature and Farm, packed with infographics, quirky facts, and maps that you can get lost in for hours--in a fun way, not in a boring textbook way.\u003cstrong\u003e - \u003ci\u003eBon Appetit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eRothman's illustrations are beautiful, hand-made, and informative, from the multitude of grains to the plentitude of street food; from a how-to on making cheese to the edible parts of flowering plants. Her delicious drawings and descriptions of the universality of food are a joyful reminder that food is love. \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003ci\u003eCivil Eats\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eFood books by culinary professionals aren't exactly hard to come by, which is what makes this one by a charming illustrator so special. Learn your peppers, beans, pasta shapes and more via adorable (and accurate!) drawings and helpful explanations. There are recipes scattered throughout, but you'll learn something beyond how to make Real Deal Buttermilk Pancakes. Like what exactly is a \"wrecked and crying\" or a \"cluck and grunt\"? Simply refer to the short-order egg lingo page to find out. \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003ci\u003eTasting Table\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eKnown for her charming and elemental line drawings, Julia takes on the art of infographics for this series, presenting trivia and need-to-know guides in her trademark style. \u003cstrong\u003e- \u003ci\u003eFront + Main: A Blog from West Elm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eRothman's delightful trio makes the perfect gift this year for everyone on your list with a curious spirit and adventurous palette. Maybe they'll inspire you to pick up a pencil and explore the world around you, or at least what's on your plate.\u003cstrong\u003e - \u003ci\u003eMind Body Green\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Food for Thought\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Brief History of Food - A Few Tasty Words to Know - Place Settings - Kinds of Forks - Kinds of Spoons - In the (International) Cupboard - Traditional Ovens - A Century of Stoves - The Ice Age of Refrigeration - Fermentation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Eat Your Fruits and Veggies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDining on the Plant Family - Fruit Facts - How a Flower Becomes a Fruit - The Parents of Produce - All in the Family - Sundry Celeries - Obscure Beauties - Tropical Fruits - Berry Basics - Little Known Terms for Common Tree Fruit -\u003cbr\u003eGo Bananas - Citrus - Surprising Salad Greens - Famous Fungi - The Truffle Hunter - Yam vs. Sweet Potato - Beans - Shell Games - Feeling Nutty - Peanut Powered - Cracking Up - How to Make Tofu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 A Grain of Truth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood Grains - Corn - Kinds of Rice - Growing Rice - Bread - Rolling the Dough - Baking - Traditional Finnish Rye Bread - Sumptuous Sandwiches - Some Pasta Shapes - Making Pasta - Making Noodles - Asian Noodle Dishes -\u003cbr\u003eJane's Noodle Pudding - Delectable Dumplings - Pancakes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Meat of the Matter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrime Cuts - How Meat Cooks - On the Charcuterie Plate - Sausage Blends - Butchery Tools - Meaty Dishes - Five Fabulous Food Fish - How to Fillet a Fish - Regal Roe - Other Edible Sea Creatures - The Fishmonger's Lexicon -\u003cbr\u003eSeafood Cookery Tools - Fresh Fish - Commonly Eaten Clams - Kinds of Sushi - On the Sushi Menu - Eating the Whole Chicken - The Incredible Egg - Short Order Egg Lingo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Dairy Queens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMilk Maid Math - Terms of the Trade - Delicious Dairy - How to Make Butter - Real Deal Buttermilk Pancakes - Cut the Cheese - Cheese Anatomy - The Basic Steps in Making Cheese - Types of Cheese - American Cheese - Curd Nerdisms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Street Food\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSerious Snacks with Funny Names - With Your Fries - Hot Dawg - Five Styles of Meat on a Stick - Anatomy of a Food Truck - On the Streets - Pizza, Pizza - Taqueria Terminology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Season to Taste\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix Superb Spice Blends - That's Hot - A Little Something Sweet - In the Sugar House - Creamy Maple Mocha Pudding - Olive Oil Argot - Mustard - How to Make Vinegar - Salt - Pepper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Drink Up!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoffee - Espresso Guide - A Spot of Tea - What's Brewing? - Tea Time - When Life Gives You Lemons - Shikanjvi for Two - Fizzy Sips - The Equations of Fermented Beverages - The Basic Steps in Making Wine - Wine Tasting - Distillation -\u003cbr\u003eGlassware - The Cocktail Maker's Toolkit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Sweet Tooth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Cakes - Cake-Making Terms - We All Scream for Ice Cream - Sundae Anatomy - Cookies - How Chocolate Is Made - Wordly Treats - A Spoonful of Sugar - Homemade Butterscotch Sauce - Candy - In an Old-Fashioned Candy\u003cbr\u003eShop - Pastries - Pastry Tools - Soft Sweets - American Pie - Donuts - The Fortune Cookie\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/collections\/julia-rothman\" title=\"Julia Rothman\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Rothman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an illustrator, pattern designer, and author. Her illustrated column, Scratch, is featured biweekly in the Sunday\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eClients include Target, the\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, MTA Arts \u0026amp; Design, and more. Rothman has authored, coauthored, and illustrated twelve books, including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eOcean Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNature Anatomy, Farm Anatomy,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood Anatomy, and Nature Anatomy Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRachel Wharton\u003c\/strong\u003e is a James Beard Foundation award-winning journalist based in Brooklyn, New York, and is the co-author of several books on food, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFood Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. She holds an MA in food studies from New York University and has 20 years of experience as a writer, reporter, and editor for print, TV, and radio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorey Publishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: \u003cspan\u003eNovember 15, 2016\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9781612123394\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.9\" H x 8.9\" L x 6.5\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e224 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41008728277178,"sku":"9781612123394","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/foodanatomy.jpg?v=1686864879"},{"product_id":"grow-your-soil-harness-the-power-of-the-soil-food-web-to-create-your-best-garden-ever","title":"Grow Your Soil!: Harness the Power of the Soil Food Web to Create Your Best Garden Ever","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"p\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\"\u003eGrowing awareness of the importance of soil health means that microbes are on the minds of even the most casual gardeners. After all, anyone who has ever attempted to plant a thriving patch of flowers or vegetables knows that what you grow is only as good as the soil you grow it in. It is possible to create and maintain rich, dark, crumbly soil that's teeming with life, using very few inputs and a no-till, no-fertilizer approach. Certified permaculture designer and lifelong gardener Diane Miessler presents the science of soil health in an engaging, entertaining voice geared for the backyard grower. She shares the techniques she has used -- including cover crops, constant mulching, and a simple-but-supercharged recipe for compost tea -- to transform her own landscape from a roadside dump for broken asphalt to a garden that stops traffic, starting from the ground up.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eForeword by Elaine R. 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