Field Guides - Audubon, Peterson & Much More




Collins Wild Guides
Handy, portable introductory guides.  Concise descriptions, fact files, and a color photograph for each entry.  Easy-to-use format.  Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institute. 3-7/8 x 6-3/4, 192p, color photos, 2007.

TREES: EAST
Steve Cafferty.  Covers 163 species of trees and shrubs commonly found in eastern North America.
T0630 paperback ..........US $12.95 CAN $16.50

TREES: WEST
Steve Cafferty.  Covers 170 species of trees and shrubs commonly found in western North America.
T9819 paperback ...........US $12.95 CAN $16.50



Finder Series
Accurate, pocket-sized identification guides.  Easy-to-use format.  Organized as dichotomous keys.  Highly illustrated with line drawings that highlight important features of species being identified.  Each guide: 4 x 6, 64p, line drawings.

BERRY FINDER: A Guide to Native Plants with Fleshy Fruits of Eastern North America
Dorcas Miller.  Identifies plants by their life shapes, leaf arrangement, berries, and other clues.  Includes some cultivated species that have escaped to the wild.  Identifies many native shrubs and vines in late summer and fall when berries are present.  Not a guide to edible berries.
B0228 paperback ..........US $5.95 CAN $7.95

TREE FINDER: A Manual for the Identification of Trees by Their Leaves
May T. Watts.  The classic key to identifying trees by their leaves and needles.  Includes 161 native and common introduced trees found east of the Rockies.  Shows range and habitat of each species.  A handy, pocket-sized field guide filled with information.  Originally published as Master Tree Finder. 4 x 6, 64p, b&w line drawings, 1998.
T0015 paperback..........US $5.95 CAN $7.95

WINTER WEED FINDER: A Guide to Dry Plants in Winter
Dorcas Miller.  Identifies wildflowers and other non-woody plants in winter by their dry structure, such as seedpods, capsules, dried flowers, and burrs.  Includes common native and naturalized herbs and native ferns.  Grasses and sedges are not included.
W0171 paperback ..........US $5.95 CAN $7.95

Other titles available in the "Finder" series (US $5.95 CAN $7.95)
DESERT TREE FINDER (D0074); 
FERN FINDER (F0224); 
PACIFIC COAST FERN FINDER (P0139); 
PACIFIC COAST TREE FINDER (P0066); 
ROCKY MOUNTAIN TREE FINDER (R0058); 
TRACK FINDER (T0120);
WINTER TREE FINDER (W0031).



Golden Guides

WILDFLOWERS OF NORTH AMERICA: A guide to field identification (Golden Guide)
Sorry, this title has gone out of print and is no longer available
GW1275
paperback ..........US $14.95 CAN $19.95

INSECTS: A guide to familiar American insects (Golden Guide)
Herbert S. Zim, Clarence Cottam.  A handy guide to the most common, important, and showy North American insects.  Includes: a key to insect groups; how insects grow and develop and what they eat, and; how to find and observe them.  Great for beginners at any age. 4 x 6, 160p, color illustrations, range maps, 2001.
GI1291 paperback ..........US $6.95 CAN $9.95

BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS: A guide to the more common American species (Golden Guide)
Robert Mitchell, Herbert Zim.  Illustrates 423 of the most common, widespread, important, or unusual North American species of Lepidoptera.   Includes information on how to identify butterflies and moths.  A classic guide for all ages. 4 x 6, 160p, color illustrations, range maps, 1992.
GB1364 paperback ..........US $6.95 CAN $9.95

TREES OF NORTH AMERICA: A guide to field identification (Golden Field Guide)
C. Frank Brockman.  This premier field guide features all characteristics - tree shape, bark, leaf flower, fruit, and twig - for quick identification.  Features all the trees of North America north of Mexico - 730+ native and important introduced species.  Ideal for the home, field, and classroom. 4-1/2 x 7-1/2, 280p, color illustrations, range maps, 2001.
GT0929 paperback ..........US $15.95 CAN $19.95



Peterson Guides

PETERSON FIELD GUIDES
The unique Peterson Identification System sets Peterson Field Guides apart from the rest.  Roger Tory Peterson's innovative format uses accurate, detailed drawings to pinpoint key field marks for quick recognition of species and easy comparison of confusing lookalikes. 4-1/2 x 7-1/4, up to 400p, color and b&w illustrations, softcover:
P4552 EASTERN TREES ......................................US $20.00 CAN $26.95
P370X EASTERN TREES & SHRUBS ................US $19.00 CAN $25.95
P8958 EASTERN FORESTS .................................US $20.00 CAN $26.95
P8974 ROCKY MTN & SW FORESTS................US $19.00 CAN $25.95
P4544 WESTERN TREES. ....................................US $20.00 CAN $26.95
P8966 CA & PAC. NW FORESTS .......................US $20.00 CAN $26.95
P743X ANIMAL TRACKS ...................................US $19.95 CAN $26.95

Other guides available on request:
ADVANCED BIRDING (P500X), 
BIRDS EAST (P0460), 
BIRDS WESTERN (P218X),
INSECTS (P1702), 
MAMMALS (P0986), 
EDIBLE EAST WILD PLANTS (P622X), 
MUSHROOMS (P0900), 
FERNS (P5123), 
MEDICINAL PLANTS EAST & CENTRAL (P8144), 
MEDICINAL PLANTS WEST (P8061), 
WILDFLOWERS (P1729), & MORE.

PETERSON FLASH GUIDES
Portable and weatherproof.  Covers 50 to 100 species, with brief surveys of habit and habitat.  Opens to 2 rows with 12-full-color, laminated panels on each side.  A fast and easy reference.

TREES
100+ species - all the trees most commonly found across the United States and Canada.  Includes map of eco-regions, leaf types and patterns, and fall foliage.
Sorry, this title has gone out of print, limited stock availability. 
PFL9984 ..........US $8.95 CAN $11.95

ANIMAL TRACKS
Over 100 species - all of the tracks most commonly seen across the United States and Canada.  Arranged primarily by typical trail pattern.
Sorry, this title has gone out of print, limited stock availability. 
  PFL9976 ...........US $8.95 CAN $11.95

Other guides available on request:
ATLANTIC COASTAL BIRDS, BIRDS OF THE MIDWEST, EASTERN TRAILSIDE BIRDS, BACKYARD BIRDS, WESTERN TRAILSIDE BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, & ROADSIDE WILDFLOWERS.

PETERSON FIRST GUIDES
The first books that the beginning naturalist needs, whether young or old.  Simplified versions of the Field Guides that make it easy to get started in the field and features all the natural life you are likely to see. 3-3/4 x 7-1/4, 128p, color and b&w illus., ages 10+.
FG1834 FIRST GUIDE TREES ..........US $6.95 CAN $8.95
FG1977 FIRST GUIDE FORESTS ..........US $6.95 CAN $8.95

Other guides available on request:
Astronomy, Birds, Insects, Mammals, Rocks & Minerals, Urban Wildlife, Wildflowers, etc.- each US $6.95 CAN $8.95



Audubon Society Guides

AUDUBON SOCIETY NORTH AMERICAN FIELD GUIDES
Organized in a unique all-color, all-photographic format.  Combines high quality close-up photos with concise, descriptive text.  Photos are organized according to appearance, making them easy to use in the field. Approx. 4 x 8, up to 900p, color photos, b&w illustrations, vinyl covers.
Sorry, "Trees East" has gone out of print, limited stock availability. 
AFG7606 TREES EAST ..........US $19.95 CAN $26.95
AFG7614 TREES WEST..........US $19.95 CAN $26.95

Other guides available on request:
Birds, Insects, Mushrooms, Rocks, Night Sky, etc.

AUDUBON SOCIETY NORTH AMERICAN POCKET GUIDES
Simplified versions of the field guides.  An ideal introduction to the subjects covered and small enough to fit easily into a pocket. 6 x 4, color photographs, paperback.
APG8514 FAMILIAR TREES EAST ..........US $10.95 CAN $12.95
APG8522 FAMILIAR TREES WEST..........US $10.95 CAN $12.95

Other pocket guides available on request:
Birds, Animal Tracks, Mushrooms, etc.



Instant Guides
INSTANT GUIDES SERIES
Portable pocket guides that are good, handy, quick references.  Each guide: 4 x 6-1/2, 128p, color illustrations, 1999.

INSTANT GUIDE TO TREES
Covers nearly 200 of the most common North American trees.  Detailed illustrations of leaves, shape of tree, fruits and flowers, combined with concise text.
Sorry, this title has gone out of print, limited stock availability. 
A8921 hardcover ..........US $3.99 CAN $5.98

INSTANT GUIDE TO INSECTS
Compact i.d. guide to the most familiar insects of North America, from bugs to butterflies, from moths to mosquitoes, and others seen in the home, garden, city, and countryside.  Concise descriptions combine with detailed illustrations and distribution maps.
Sorry, this title has gone out of print, limited stock availability. 
A547X hardcover .........US $3.99 CAN $5.98

INSTANT GUIDE TO EDIBLE PLANTS
Sorry, this title has gone out of print and is no longer available. 
A2175 hardcover ..........US $3.99 CAN $5.98

INSTANT GUIDE TO WILDFLOWERS
Includes the most familiar species of North American wildflowers found around cities, roadsides, woods, and open areas.  Detailed illustrations of flowers, leaves, and shape of plant.
Sorry, this title has gone out of print, limited stock availability. 
A6750 hardcover ..........US $3.99 CAN $5.98



National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Guides

NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION FIELD GUIDE TO WILDFLOWERS OF NORTH AMERICA
David Brandenburg.  A highly visual guide dedicated to the wide diversity of wildflowers of North America.  Includes 2,200+ species, arranged by genus and include genus descriptions and range maps.  Features 4,019 stunning color photographs, including details of flowers, leaves, and fruits.  Captions highlight important field marks, contain information on season and habitat for each species, and range maps showing U.S. distribution.  Includes a section on species introduced into North America, a quick-identification key arranged by color and shape, a detailed, visual glossary of flower parts and leaf types, and more.  A comprehensive, "up-to-date all-photographic field guide." 7-3/4 x 4-3/4, 672p, 4,000+ color photos, 2010. OVERSIZE.
Sorry, this title has gone out of print - limited copies available. 

N1545 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $22.95

NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION FIELD GUIDE TO INSECTS AND SPIDERS & RELATED SPECIES OF NORTH AMERICA
Arthur Evans.  A photographic field guide to help identify over 940 species quickly and accurately.  Concise descriptions, including range, habitat, life cycle, and behavior, combine with color photos revealing each creature's distinguishing field marks.  Contains details on starting a collection, planting an arthropod garden, keeping insects & spiders in captivity, and more.  A waterproof cover makes it ideal for use outdoors.  An up-to-date, portable field guide for both amateur and expert naturalists. 4-3/4 x 7-3/4, 496p, 2,000+ color photos, 2007.
N1537 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $22.95

NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION FIELD GUIDE TO TREES OF NORTH AMERICA
Bruce Kershner, Daniel Matthews, Gil Nelson, Richard Spellenberg.  Includes over 700 tree species and varieties, with special emphasis on their leaves, bark, fruits, and flowers.  Features include: a unique identification tip for each tree; range maps; "How to Identify a Tree" section; a detailed glossary of tree parts and leaf, fruit, flower, and bark types; essays on ecology, conservation, and North America's important forest types, and; more.  A waterproof cover makes it ideal for use in the field.  "An up-to-date, all-photographic field guide to North American trees." 4-3/4 x 7-3/4, 528p, 2,000+ color photos, 2008.
N8757 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN $22.95



Falcon Guides

A FIELD GUIDE TO TICKS: Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease and other Ailments Caused by Ticks, Scorpions, Spiders, and Mites (Falcon Guide)
Susan Carol Hauser.  Provides all the information you need to know about deer ticks, black widow spiders, brown recluse spiders, scorpions, chiggers, and other poisonous arachnids that cause numerous ailments, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.  Contains: how to identify ticks, scorpions, and mites; ailment warning signs and their treatment; how to avoid contact and getting bitten, and; more.  Clearly written and illustrated.  "A complete handbook for preventing and treating ailments from dangerous bites." 4-1/4 x 7, 128p, b&w photos + illustrations, 2008.
F7405 paperback..........US $14.95 CAN $19.95

A FIELD GUIDE TO POISON IVY, POISON OAK, AND POISON SUMAC: Prevention and Remedies (Falcon Guide)
Susan Carol Hauser.  Contains everything you need to know to recognize these common weeds and to prevent and treat the irritations caused by contact with them.  Color photographs show the plants in every season.  Includes: the lore and natural history of the toxic trio; how to prevent exposure; useful versus ineffective home remedies, and; how to control the spread of these noxious plants.  A practical field guide for homeowners, gardeners, parents, hikers, and anyone else who enjoys the outdoors. 4-1/4 x 7, 112p, 10 color photos + b&w illustrations, 2008.
F7412 paperback..........US $14.95 CAN $19.95



Miscellaneous Guides

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FIELD GUIDE TO THE TREES OF NORTH AMERICA
Keith Rushforth, Charles Hollis.  A reference to identify any tree commonly encountered between the Canadian Arctic and Mexico and from the Atlantic to the Pacific - 350+ species in all.  Layout and methodical approach enables quick and reliable identification.  Concise descriptions accompanied by illustrations depicting the height, shape, foliage, buds and seed of each species.  Includes details on key features/species traits, habitat, history, hardiness and distribution, and more.  A comprehensive, authoritative field identification guide. 4-1/2 x 8-1/2, 272p, 1,000+ color, illustrations, map, 2006.
N3108 paperback ..........US $17.95 CAN $25.95

WHAT TREE IS THAT?: A guide to the more common trees found in North America
Arbor Tree Foundation.  A helpful field guide to identify 250+ of the most common trees by their leaves found in the United States and Canada (cultivars, uncommon species and palm trees excluded).  In some cases, fruiting bodies, seeds or other parts are included to help in proper identification.  Utilizes a user-friendly, step-by-step approach (answers to a series of questions lead to identification).  Includes common and scientific names, full-color botanical illustrations, and describes measurements in inches and centimeters.  A handy, educational tree booklet. 8-1/2 x 4, 164p, color illustrations, 2009.
W5759 paperback..........US $14.95 CAN $18.95

THE FIELD GUIDE TO FIELDS: Hidden Treasurers of Meadows, Prairies, and Pastures (National Geographic)
Bill Laws.  A "one-of-a-kind resource celebrates fields - our rural treasures - and paints a vivid picture of the many roles they have played in natural and human history."  Explains how different landscapes, climates, and cultures produced a variety of field types.  Within these types, explores their characteristic flora and fauna, including detailed identification guides cataloging a wealth of plant and animal life.  "Combines science, folklore, botany, food and travel in fine storytelling style."  An authoritative, informal nature guide to the role played by fields in the modern landscape - their history, natural history, and folklore. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 224p, color photos & illustrations, 2010.
F5082 paperback..........US $21.95 CAN $26.95



Pocket Naturalist Guides
Pocket-sized guides highlight up to 150 familiar species.  Quick field references with the novice in mind.  Each guide: 3-1/2 x 8-1/2 folded, panels, color illustrations, 2000.

TREES: An Introduction to Familiar North American Species
James Kavanagh.  Highlights the most familiar, distinctive and widespread North American trees.  The majority of 100+ trees, deciduous and conifers, are native species. 2002.
PN1786 laminated ..........US $6.95 CAN $9.50

GREAT LAKES TREES & WILDFLOWERS: An Introduction to Familiar Species
James Kavanagh.  Highlights 120+ familiar trees, shrubs and wildflower species found in nearshore habitats throughout the Great Lakes region.
PN1263 laminated ..........US $6.95 CAN $9.50

NEW ENGLAND TREES & WILDFLOWERS: An Introduction to Familiar Species
James Kavanagh.  Highlights more than 120 familiar trees, shrubs and wildflower species found throughout the New England states.
PN1743 laminated ..........US $6.95 CAN $9.50

ANIMAL TRACKS: An Introduction to the Tracks and Signs of Familiar North American Species
James Kavanagh.  Identifies familiar animal tracks, fore print groupings with 2-5 toes, animal signs, scat, and tracks of familiar birds.
PN0720 laminated..........US $6.95 CAN $9.50

BEETLES: An Introduction to Familiar Species
James Kavanagh.  A simplified introduction to over 100 of the most common and
fascinating North American species.  Sorted by habitat, this easy-to-use reference guide is ideal for novices and experts. 
PN6399 laminated..........US $6.95 CAN $9.50

ONTARIO BIRDS: An Introduction to Familiar Species
James Kavanagh.  Highlights over 140 familiar species and includes a map featuring prominent province-wide birding hotspots.  Ideal for field use by any bird lover and/or nature enthusiast.
Sorry, copies of this title are not available at this time.
PN2820 laminated..........US $6.95 CAN $9.50

INVASIVE WEEDS OF NORTH AMERICA: An Introduction to Problematic Species
James Kavanagh.  An identification guide to invasive and noxious plants that can cause economic and ecological damage to crops, range, forests, and wildlands throughout North America.  Most of these plants are non-natives that now grow in locations beyond their known historic range.
PN4777 laminated..........US $6.95 CAN $9.50

EDIBLE WILD PLANTS: An Introduction to Familiar North American Species
James Kavanagh.  Highlights primarily widespread edible plants that lack poisonous mimics - nuts and seeds; fruits and berries; leaves, stems and bark; roots and tubers; seashore plants; desert and tropical plants.
PN1271 laminated ..........US $6.95 CAN $9.50

MEDICINAL PLANTS: An Introduction to Familiar Widespread Species
James Kavanagh.  Intended to help wilderness travelers respond to some of the most common ailments.  Color illustrations accompanied by short description, habitat, and remedy. 2002.
PN1905 laminated ..........US $6.95 CAN $9.50



Pocketguide to Nature Series
Jeffrey Domm.  From bugs to birds, trees to reptiles, these pocket-size guides provide key information on the creatures and plants found in parks, woodlands and wilderness areas of these regions.  A perfect companion for nature lovers of all ages who are curious to know more about the environment and the wildlife and plants of their area. 4-1/4 x 6-1/4, 96p, 100+ color illustrations, 2005.

ANIMALS, PLANTS & BIRDS IN NEW BRUNSWICK, NOVA SCOTIA & PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
Sorry, copies of this title are not available at this time.
N6600 paperback ..........US $9.95 CAN $9.95

ANIMALS, PLANTS & BIRDS IN SOUTHWEST ONTARIO FROM TORONTO TO WINDSOR
Sorry, copies of this title are not available at this time.
N6619 paperback ...........US $9.95 CAN $9.95



Fandex Family Field Guides
Portable, highly visual field guides.  Each contains a nifty deck of 50 individually die-cut cards hinged together by a plastic bolt.  Ideal or the whole family.  Package: 4-3/4 x 10-3/4, full-color photographs & illustrations, 1999-2000.

TREES
Steven Aronson.  Includes four keys - leaf, bark pattern, flower, nut or seed, and photo of the full tree.  The keys, plus descriptions of habitat and more, combine to give a complete picture of North America's forest and backyard trees. 
F2049 die-cut cards ..........US $12.95 CAN $17.95

WILDFLOWERS
Large, bright die-cuts - often as big as the flower or even bigger - and true-to-life colors make this a foolproof way to identify 47 of North America's wildflowers. 
F4645 die-cut cards ..........US $10.95 CAN $14.95

BIRDS
Michael Robbins.  Introduces 47 species of North America's birds of prey, songbirds, backyard and shore birds, covering their habitat, range, diet, nests, eggs, and conservation status.
F3975 die-cut cards ..........US $10.95 CAN $14.95
 

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