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
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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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