NATURAL HISTORY Field Guide Bags & Golden Guides

FIELD GUIDES

FIELD GUIDE COLLECTION: Local field identification manuals are an essential component of every outdoor enthusiast’s reference
collection. Acorn Naturalists carries the latest versions of Audubon, Peterson, Golden, Nature Finder, National Geographic, Sibley, Kaufman,
Newcomb, Pocket Naturalist, and many other informative guides. We also offer satchels to protect your field guides while you are out on the trail.
BULK DISCOUNTS ON FIELD GUIDES: If you need classroom sets or bulk quantities of any ofthe 300+ field guide titles that we offer, take
advantage of our bulk pricing: purchase 20 or more of any one title and receive an automatic 20% discount off of the listed price!

PAJARO® FIELD BAGS. Features a full-size zipper

pocket on the backside to store trail maps or notes, a clever
secret inside flap sealed with Velcro (for driver’s license, credit
cards or other items), a large main pocket (6-1/2” x 9” x 2-1/2”)
for binoculars, field guides, travel books or a small snack, an
open front pocket for field guides or note pad, a zippered,
expandable front pocket for compact binoculars, and a flap
that secures everything with a snap strap. Made in the US of
durable materials. Forest green. $35.95 each.
WAIST STRAP STYLE
(comes with fully adjustable waist band). #T-8201.
SHOULDER STRAP STYLE
(comes with fully adjustable shoulder strap). #T-8203.
PAJARO GRANDE FIELD BAG. This extra-roomy US-made black field bag features
a main pocket that zips shut for waterproof protection for several field guides,
including Sibley guides. Also features unique side-zippered
pocket that holds full-sized binoculars. Four additional
pockets can house maps, checklists, personal items, valuables
and pens. Elasticized side pocket holds a water bottle, cell
phone, or sunglasses. These handsome black field bags are
available as a shoulder bag (with a belt loop) or a waist pack.
Bag measures 7.5” x 10” x 3”. $45.95 each.
WAIST STRAP STYLE
(comes with fully adjustable waist band). #T-11142.
SHOULDER STRAP STYLE
(comes with fully adjustable shoulder strap). #T-11141.
PAJARITO SHOULDER BAG. Durable, lightweight bag that's
ideal for young people. This bag features a large main pocket for
book and/or notebook, front zippered pocket for small items to
observe nature (magnifier, bug box, etc.) or personal items and
a pocket for a pen, pencil, or small flashlight. Measures 6.5" x
9" x 2". Navy blue, made in USA of durable 1000-denier cordura
and nylon ripstop. #T-19201. $21.95.
RED LED FLASHLIGHT. This convenient 3-1/2"
long red LED flashlight on a keychain is perfect for
looking at star maps or field guides
in limited light without disturbing others or losing your
night vision. Uses two button cell batteries (included).
#T-19023. $5.95 each. 12 or more,$5.45 each.
GOLDEN GUIDES. These guides have inspired millions of
individuals to explore nature. Revised and updated, Golden Guides
offer detailed information and vivid illustrations. $6.95 each.
BATS. #FG-7336. POND LIFE. #FG-2402.
BIRD LIFE. #FG-2388. REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS.
BIRDS. #FG-2389. #FG-2403.
BUTTERFLIES & MOTHS. #FG-2390. ROCKS & MINERALS. #FG-2404.
DINOSAURS. #FG-2391. SEASHELLS. #FG-2405.
ENDANGERED ANIMALS. SEASHORES. #FG-2406.
#FG-4270. SHARKS. #FG-11143.
FISHES. #FG-2393. SKY GUIDE. #FG-2407.
FISHING. #FG-2394. SNAKES. #FG-11144.
FOSSILS. #FG-2396. SPIDERS AND THEIR KIN.
GOLDEN FIELD GUIDES. These colorful guides offer readers FROGS AND TOADS. #FG-12236. #FG-2408.
a fine introduction to common North American plants, animals GEOLOGY. #FG-2397. STARS. #FG-2409.
and minerals. INSECTS. #FG-2398. TREES. #FG-2410.
BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA. #FG-6253. $15.95. MAMMALS. #FG-2399. WEATHER. #FG-2413.
REPTILES OF NORTH AMERICA. #FG-6254. $14.95. NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS. WEEDS. #FG-2414.
ROCKS AND MINERALS. #FG-6255. $14.95. #FG-2400. WHALES AND SEA MAMMALS.
SEASHELLS OF NORTH AMERICA. #FG-6256. $14.95 PLANETS. #FG-2401. #FG-2415.
TREES OF NORTH AMERICA. #FG-6258. $14.95. POISONOUS ANIMALS. #FG-14031. WILDFLOWERS. #FG-2395.
SET OF FIVE GOLDEN FIELD GUIDES. #FG-20158. $75.75. $68.95. SET OF ALL 31 GOLDEN GUIDES. #FG-20159. $215.45. $194.95.

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FIELD GUIDES

PETERSON FIELD GUIDES. For over 60

years, the Peterson Field Guides have set the standard
for field guide excellence. The unique Peterson
identification system is widely respected for its ease
of use and accuracy. This is one of the most complete
series of field guides in the world. Peterson Field
Guides are bound with a tough, but lightweight cover.

PETERSON FIRST GUIDES. As their

title suggests, these guides are perfect for
individuals who are just getting started in the
field. Simplified versions of the famous Peterson Field
Guides, the First Guides focus on the animals, plants
and physical features you are most likely to encounter. ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDFLOWERS. #FG-2336. $20.95.
They make it easy for all, ages 7-adult, to get started SHELLS OF THE ATLANTIC. #FG-3121. $18.95.
using field guides. $5.95 each. SOUTHEASTERN & CARIBBEAN SEASHORES.
ASTRONOMY. #FG-2348. #FG-2338. $22.95.
BIRDS. #FG-2349. SOUTHWEST AND TEXAS WILDFLOWERS.
BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. #FG-3120. #FG-2339. $21.95.
CATERPILLARS. #FG-2350. STARS AND PLANETS. #FG-2340. $18.95.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER. #FG-2351. TREES AND SHRUBS OF NORTHEAST AND
ANIMAL TRACKS. #FG-2307. $19.95.
FISHES. #FG-2353. NORTH CENTRAL US AND SOUTHEAST
FORESTS. #FG-5292. ATLANTIC COAST FISHES. #FG-2308. $19.95.
ATLANTIC SEASHORE. #FG-2309. $20.95. & SOUTH CENTRAL CANADA. #FG-2341. $18.95.
INSECTS. #FG-2354.
BEETLES. #FG-2311. $21.95. VENOMOUS ANIMALS & PLANTS. #FG-3122. $20.95.
MAMMALS. #FG-2355.
BIRDS OF BRITAIN & EUROPE. FG-2314. $24.95. WARBLERS. #FG-6213. $20.95.
REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS. #FG-2356.
BIRDS OF EASTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH WESTERN BIRDS. #FG-19202. $19.95.
ROCKS AND MINERALS. #FG-2357.
SEASHORES. #FG-2358. AMERICA. #FG-11147. $19.95. WESTERN BIRDS’ NESTS. #FG-2343. $19.95.
SHELLS. #FG-2359. BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA. FG-20292. $25.95. WESTERN REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS.
TREES. #FG-2361. BIRDS OF TEXAS. #FG-2315. $22.95. #FG-2345. $21.95.
URBAN WILDLIFE. #FG-2819. EASTERN BIRDS’ NESTS. #FG-2313. $19.95. WESTERN TREES. #FG-2346. $19.95.
WILDFLOWERS. #FG-2362. EASTERN BUTTERFLIES. #FG-2317. $22.95. WILDFLOWERS, NORTHEASTERN AND
EASTERN FORESTS. #FG-2318. $19.95. NORTH CENTRAL. #FG-2347. $19.95.
SET OF ALL 16 PETERSON FIRST GUIDES.
#FG-20160. $95.20. $89.95. EASTERN GEOLOGY. #FG-4271. $21.95. WESTERN NATURALIST PETERSON FIELD
EASTERN REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS. GUIDE COLLEC TION. Includes Western
#FG-2334. $20.95. Birds, Western Birds' Nests, Western Reptiles &
EASTERN TREES. #FG-2320. $19.95. Amphibians, and Western Trees.
EDIBLE WILD PLANTS - EAST & CENTRAL. #FG-20162. $81.80. $75.95.
#FG-2322. $18.95.
FEEDER BIRDS OF EASTERN NORTH AMERICA. EASTERN NATURALIST PETERSON FIELD
#FG-9176. $9.95. GUIDE COLLECTION. Includes Birds of Eastern/
FERNS OF NE AND CENTRAL NORTH AMERICA. Central North America, Eastern Butterflies, Eastern
#FG-2323. $19.95. Birds' Nests, Eastern Geology, Eastern Forests, Eastern
FRESHWATER FISHES OF NORTH AMERICA Reptiles & Amphibians and Eastern Trees.
NORTH OF MEXICO. #FG-20027. $20.95. #FG-20163. $145.65. $133.95.
PETERSON FIELD GUIDES FOR HAWKS. #FG-2325. $21.95.
YOUNG NATURALISTS. Beginner HUMMINGBIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA.
series incorporates both color photographs #FG-10241. $21.95.
and line drawings with key field marks. Complete INSECTS OF NORTH AMERICA. #FG-2326. $18.95.
descriptions of each species’ habitat, food preferences MAMMALS. #FG-2327. $19.95.
and behaviors. Ages 7-12. MEDICINAL PLANTS - EASTERN AND
BACKYARD BIRDS. #FG-8205. $5.95. CENTRAL. #FG-2328. $18.95.
BIRDS OF PREY. #FG-8206. $5.95. MEDICINAL PLANTS - WESTERN. #FG-11148. $21.95.
BUTTERFLIES. #FG-8482. $6.95. MUSHROOMS. #FG-2330. $20.95.
CATERPILLARS. #FG-8483. 5.95. PACIFIC STATES FLOWERS. #FG-2333. $18.95.
SONGBIRDS. #FG-8484. $6.95.
PRAIRIE (North American). #FG-12429. $19.95.
ALL FIVE PETERSON FIELD GUIDES FOR YOUNG ROCKS & MINERALS. #FG-2335. $19.95.
NATURALISTS. #FG-20161. $31.75. $27.95. ROCKY MOUNTAIN/SW FORESTS. #FG-7174. $19.95.

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 NATURAL HISTORY Audubon & UC Press Field Guides
FIELD GUIDES

THE AUDUBON SOCIETY POCKET GUIDES. Beautifully illustrated field guides featuring 80
full-color photographs. Convenient 4” x 6” size slips easily into a pocket or backpack. Each guide discusses
identification methods along with range, habitat and seasonal variations. Because of their light weight and small
size, these field guides are very popular with hikers and backpackers. $10.95 each.
ANIMAL TRACKS. #FG-2668. SEASHELLS. #FG-485.
BUTTERFLIES. #FG-7337. SONGBIRDS AND FAMILIAR BACKYARD
CLOUDS AND STORMS. #FG-5103. BIRDS/EAST. #FG-3127.
CONSTELLATIONS. #FG-14463. WATERFOWL. #FG-5401.
WESTERN BIRDS. #FG-533.
EASTERN BIRDS. #FG-542.
WESTERN FLOWERS. #FG-651.
EASTERN FLOWERS. #FG-652.
WESTERN TREES. #FG-655.
EASTERN TREES. #FG-654.
WESTERN AUDUBON POCKET FIELD GUIDE COLLECTION. Includes Western
MAMMALS. #FG-575. Birds, Western Flowers, Western Trees, Animal Tracks, Butterflies, Mammals, Birds of
MUSHROOMS. #FG-7338. Prey, Waterfowl, and Reptiles & Amphibians. #FG-20165. $98.55. $93.95.
NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS OF PREY. #FG-3124.
EASTERN AUDUBON POCKET FIELD GUIDE COLLECTION. Includes Eastern Birds,
REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS. #FG-513. Eastern Flowers, Eastern Trees, Birds of Prey, Animal Tracks, Butterflies, Mammals,
ROCKS AND MINERALS. #FG-443. Waterfowl, and Reptiles & Amphibians. #FG-20166. $98.55. $93.95.

BULK DISCOUNTS ON NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY FIELD GUIDES. This series nicely complements
FIELD GUIDES: If you other field guides, featuring full-color glossy photographs that arrange animals by similar appearance
need classroom rather than by strict family grouping. This system is particularly useful when identifying birds in
the field, where several unrelated species may share similar field markings.
sets or bulk
quantities of any BIRDS, EASTERN. #FG-2363. $19.95. NORTH AMERICAN WEATHER.
ofthe 300+ field guide BIRDS, WESTERN. #FG-2364. $19.95. #FG-2372. $19.95.
BUTTERFLIES. #FG-2365. $21.95. REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS.
titles that we offer, take FISHES. #FG-15265. $21.95. #FG-2373. $19.95.
advantage of our bulk FOSSILS. #FG-2367. $20.95. ROCKS AND MINERALS. #FG-2374. $19.95.
pricing: purchase 20 or INSECTS AND SPIDERS. #FG-2368. SEASHELLS. #FG-2375. $19.95.
more of any one title and $19.95. TREES, EASTERN. #FG-2377. $19.95.
receive an automatic 20% MAMMALS. #FG-2369. $19.95. TREES, WESTERN. #FG-2378. $19.95.
discount off the listed MUSHROOMS. #FG-2370. $20.95. WILDFLOWERS, EASTERN. #FG-2379. $19.95.
price of the title! NIGHT SKY. #FG-2371. $19.95. WILDFLOWERS, WESTERN. #FG-2380. $19.95.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA FIELD GUIDES. Both classic and new guides

NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
REGIONAL FIELD GUIDE SERIES.
These resources provide readers with a compact
yet comprehensive guide to the natural features
found in each region or state. Whether you are at
home or on the road, these field guides provide
you with an introduction to the region’s common
wildflowers, trees, invertebrates, amphibians,
reptiles, birds, mammals, geology, fossils, weather,
ecology and even its night skies. Each is illustrated
with hundreds of photographs, drawings and
maps, and includes an extensive listing of places
of exceptional natural beauty. $19.95 each.
CALIFORNIA. #FG-7175.
FLORIDA. #FG-7176.
MID-ATLANTIC STATES. #FG-8226.
NEW ENGLAND STATES. #FG-7177.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST. #FG-7178.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN STATES. #FG-8227.
SOUTHEASTERN STATES. #FG-8228.
SOUTHWESTERN STATES. #FG-8229.
have been published by UC Press to help beginning and advanced naturalists
identify and understand the diverse flora and fauna of California. Each of
these field guides contains a wealth of information along with beautiful color
photographs that document different species in native habitats. Guides are
compact (4-1/2” x 7-1/4”) with durable covers for use in both the classroom
and in the field.
CALIFORNIA BIRD LIFE. #FG-13551. $21.95.
CALIFORNIA CONDOR, INTRODUCTION TO THE. #FG-13552. $19.95.
CALIFORNIA DESERT WILDFLOWERS. #FG-13553. $19.95.
CALIFORNIA DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES. #FG-13554. $19.95.
CALIFORNIA FRESHWATER FISHES. #FG-13555. $25.95.
CALIFORNIA MAMMALS. #FG-13556. $19.95.
CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN WILDFLOWERS. #FG-13557. $19.95.
CALIFORNIA PLANT LIFE. #FG-13558. $19.95.
CALIFORNIA RAPTORS. #FG-13559. $19.95.
CALIFORNIA SHARKS, RAYS AND CHIMAERAS. #FG-13560. $19.95.
CALIFORNIA, OREGON, WASHINGTON, SHORE WILDFLOWERS.
#FG-13561. $19.95.
CALIFORNIA SPRING WILDFLOWERS. #FG-13562. $19.95.
CALIFORNIA SOILS AND PLANTS. #FG-13787. $19.95.
CALIFORNIA TREES AND SHRUBS. #FG-13563. $26.95.
CALIFORNIA WATER, AN INTRODUCTION (revised edition).
#FG-13564. $19.95.
FIELD GUIDE TO AMPHIBIANS & REPTILES OF THE SAN DIEGO REGION. #FG-14035. $24.95.
FIELD GUIDE TO BEETLES OF CALIFORNIA. #FG-14515. $24.95.
FIELD GUIDE TO PLANT GALLS OF CALIFORNIA & WESTERN STATES. #FG-15380. $24.95.
HORNED LIZARDS OF NORTH AMERICA. #FG-13565. $21.95.
INTRODUCTION TO AIR IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. #FG-14032. $19.95.
INTRODUCTION TO CALIFORNIA BEETLES. #FG-13550. $19.95.
INTRODUCTION TO CALIFORNIA CHAPARRAL. #FG-14033. $21.95.
INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY IN CALIFORNIA. #FG-17279. $19.95.
INTRODUCTION TO THE BIRDS OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST. #FG-13788. $21.95.
OWLS OF CALIFORNIA AND THE WEST. #FG-16087. $21.95.
PESTS OF NATIVE CALIFORNIA CONIFERS. #FG-13566. $21.95.
PLANT LIFE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. #FG-13567. $21.95.
SIERRA NEVADA NATURAL HISTORY. #FG-13568. $25.95.

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POCKET NATURALIST LAMINATED FIELD GUIDES. Use these lightweight, laminated, waterproof guides in the field under any weather condition.
Information is presented logically based on what the outdoor explorer is most likely to observe. Compact 4” x 8” size opens out to 8” x 22”. Color pictures and
information are located on both sides of the card. Useful and durable introductory guides for all ages and abilities. $5.95 each.
ANIMAL TRACKS. #FG-12237. MEDICINAL PLANTS. #FG-18069.
ARIZONA BIRDS. #FG-12238. MUSHROOMS. #FG-12260.
ARIZONA TREES AND WILDFLOWERS. #FG-12432. NEW ENGLAND BIRDS. #FG-12256.
BEETLES OF NORTH AMERICA. #FG-20164. NEW ENGLAND TREES AND WILDFLOWERS. #FG-12257.
BIRDS OF PREY. #FG-12239. NEW ENGLAND WILDLIFE. #FG-12261.
BUGS AND SLUGS (INVERTEBRATES). #FG-12240. NIGHT SKY. #FG-12262.
BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS OF NORTH AMERICA. #FG-12241. NORTHEASTERN SEASHORE LIFE. #FG-12263.
CALIFORNIA BIRDS. #FG-12242. NORTHWESTERN SEASHORE LIFE. #FG-12264.
CALIFORNIA BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS. #FG-17177. POND LIFE, 2nd Ed. #FG-12265.
CALIFORNIA SEASHORE LIFE. #FG-12243. REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS. #FG-12266.
CALIFORNIA TREES AND WILDFLOWERS. #FG-12244. ROADSIDE WILDFLOWERS. #FG-12267.
CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE. #FG-12245. ROCKY MOUNTAIN BIRDS. #FG-12431.
DANGEROUS ANIMALS AND PLANTS. #FG-18065. ROCKY MOUNTAIN TREES & WILDFLOWERS. #FG-12268.
DINOSAURS. #FG-13295. ROCKY MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE. #FG-12269.
DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES. #FG-18066. SALTWATER FISHES. #FG-12270.
DUCKS. #FG-13142. SOUTHWESTERN BUTTERFLIES. #FG-15267.
EASTERN BACKYARD BIRDS. #FG-12246. SOUTHWESTERN DESERT BIRDS. #FG-12271.
EASTERN COASTAL BIRDS. #FG-12247. SOUTHWESTERN DESERT LIFE. #FG-12272.
EASTERN SEASHORE LIFE. #FG-12248. TREES. #FG-12273.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID. #FG-12249. URBAN WILDLIFE. #FG-12274.
FRESHWATER FISHES. #FG-12258. WEATHER. #FG-12275.
GEOLOGY. #FG-12250. WESTERN BACKYARD BIRDS. #FG-12276.
GRASSLAND BIRDS. #FG-17176. WESTERN COASTAL BIRDS. #FG-12277.
GRASSLAND TREES AND WILDFLOWERS. #FG-18067. WILDERNESS SURVIVAL. #FG-12278.
GRASSLAND WILDLIFE. #FG-18068.
GREAT LAKES BIRDS. #FG-12251. WESTERN POCKET NATURALIST FIELD GUIDE COLLECTION. Includes
GREAT LAKES TREES AND WILDFLOWERS. #FG-12252. Western Backyard Birds, Western Coastal Birds, Birds of Prey, Animal Tracks,
GREAT LAKES WILDLIFE. #FG-12253. Beetles, Ducks, Mammals, Pond Life, Reptiles and Amphibians, Freshwater
GULF COAST BIRDS. #FG-12254. Fishes and Urban Wildlife. #FG-20264. $65.45. $59.95.
HOUSE & GARDEN PESTS. #FG-17175. EASTERN POCKET NATURALIST FIELD GUIDE COLLECTION. Includes
INVASIVE WEEDS OF WESTERN N. AMERICA. #FG-12255. Eastern Backyard Birds, Eastern Coastal Birds, Eastern Seashore Life, Animal
KNOTS. #FG-16220. Tracks, Beetles, Ducks, Mammals, Pond Life, Reptiles and Amphibians,
MAMMALS. #FG-12259. Freshwater Fishes and Urban Wildlife. #FG-20265. $65.45. $59.95.

STOKES BEGINNER’S GUIDES. Clearly written

and illustrated, these guides are pocket-sized and NATURE FINDER GUIDES. These compact (4” x 6”) lightweight (2 ounces) and reasonably priced guides utilize
easily fit into backpacks or hip pockets. For all ages. a simple key system to identify common plants and animals and celestial features occurring in North America.
$9.95 each. BERRIES, EASTERN. #FG-2509. $3.95. INTERTIDAL LIFE, EASTERN. #FG-2512. $4.95.
BATS. #FG-10242. BERRIES, PACIFIC COAST. #FG-657. $3.95. INTERTIDAL LIFE, PACIFIC. #FG-384. $4.95.
BIRDS, EASTERN EDITION. #FG-5101. BIRDS, EASTERN. #FG-2508. $4.95. MAMMALS, MOUNTAIN STATES. #FG-1168. $6.75.
BIRDS, WESTERN EDITION. #FG-5102. BIRDS, PACIFIC COAST. #FG-543. $3.95. MAMMALS, PACIFIC COAST. #FG-577. $5.95.
BIRDFEEDING. #FG-13545. CONSTELLATIONS. #FG-14454. $4.95. TRACKS, EASTERN. #FG-2513. $4.95.
BUTTERFLIES. #FG-10079. FERNS, EASTERN. #FG-2510. $4.95. TREES, DESERT. #FG-659. $3.95.
DRAGONFLIES. #FG-11150. FERNS, PACIFIC COAST. #FG-656. $4.95. TREES, EASTERN SPRING-FALL. #FG-2514. $4.95.
HUMMINGBIRDS. #FG-13544. FISH, PACIFIC COAST. #FG-664. $5.75. TREES, EASTERN WINTER. #FG-2515. $4.95.
SHOREBIRDS. #FG-10078. FLOWERS, EASTERN. #FG-2511. $4.95. TREES, PACIFIC COAST. #FG-658. $4.95.
SET OF EIGHT STOKES BEGINNER'S GUIDES. FLOWERS, REDWOOD REGION. #FG-660. $4.95. TREES, ROCKY MOUNTAINS. #FG-251. $4.95.
#FG-20266. $79.60. $73.95. FLOWERS, ROCKY MOUNTAIN. #FG-662. $5.75. WEEDS, EASTERN WINTER. #FG-2516. $4.95.

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 NATURAL HISTORY Additional Field Guides
FIELD GUIDES
A G U I D E T O CO M M O N F R E S H WAT E R N E W CO M B ’ S W I L D F L O W E R G U I D E , A n PL ANT IDE NTIFICATION CAR D DECK . Burt.
INVERTEBRATES OF NORTH AMERICA. Voshell. Ingenious New Key System for Quick, Positive Unique, photographic field reference for identifying
This comprehensive guide was Fi e l d I d ent i f i ca t i on of t h e W i l d f l ower s , common edible and
written for teachers, naturalists, Flowering Shrubs and Vines of Northeastern poisonous plants found
scientists, anglers, and all others e as t o r we s t o f th e
a n d N or t h - ce nt r a l N or t h
interested in identifying and Mississippi. Each 52 card
America. Newcomb. Newcomb’s deck features full-color
understanding this very diverse
systematic key system is based photographs on one
g ro up of animals . In clu d es
on structural features that are side and on the reverse
detailed sections on the biology,
easily seen, allowing for quick and side, a description of the
ecology, ta xonomy and life
accurate identification. For each plant as well as its habitat, uses, and ecology. Deck
histories of hundreds of freshwater
unknown plant, the user asks five weighs only three ounces and is the size of a standard
invertebrates. Guide is written
questions and is then directed set of playing cards. $10.95 each.
using accurate yet nontechnical
to the page on which the plant WESTERN EDITION. # BP-6383.
language and features beautiful color plates and
is found. Illustrations are then EASTERN EDITION. # BP-6384.
detailed sketches. # INV-10205. $36.95.
used to confirm identifications.
# FG-6264. $19.95. FIELD GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA.
KAUFMAN FIELD GUIDE TO INSECTS OF NORTH National Geographic Societ y.
AMERICA. Kaufman. Offers a wealth of information BUTTERFLIES THROUGH BINOCULARS, A Field SIXTH EDITION. This comprehensive
on the amazing behaviors and Guide to the Butterflies of Eastern (Western) guide is useful for identifying
fascinating life histories of insects. similar birds when there are visual
N o r t h A m e r i ca . Glassberg.
Guide takes a broad ecological differences among juveniles and
Combines the vividness and reality
approach, making the book adults, males and females, and dark
of color photographs of butterflies
accessible and understandable to and light phases. These variations
in their natural habitats with
everyone. Book is lavishly illustrated, are grouped together for easy
traditional field guide identification
with more than 2,000 digitally comparison. For example, female
marks for distinguishing species.
enhanced photographs representing hawks in flight can be a confusing
Emphasizing conser vation,
ever y major group of insec ts. mix—full-page spreads show
these books include 625 color
# FG-14455. $18.95. female hawks in flight with key identifying characteristics.
photographs plus range maps.
$24.95 each. Compact 5” x 8” size. #FG-7172. $23.95.
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110 Acorn Naturalists | New Resources for the Trail and Classroom®
 Identifying the Sounds of Nature NATURAL HISTORY
FIELD GUIDES
THE SONGS OF INSECTS. Elliott. Amazing BIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA: Thayer Birding IdentiFlyer Ultra. Well over half of the birds
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identification by sound of North America includes detailed familiar with bird songs and calls.
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GUIDE TO NIGHT-SINGING INSECTS of listening if birds are nearby. Comes with complete
lists and fun, locally-based birding quizzes or screen
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guide and audio CD resource covering more
than 70 species of night-singing A GUIDE TO NIGHT SOUNDS, The Nighttime iFlyer BirdSong Scanning Wand. With this
insects. Full-color illustrations Sounds of 60 Mammals, Birds, Amphibians simple to use
show the distinctive features of and Insects. Elliot. Possibly device, bird song
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various members of the nocturnal chorus that resound and mnemonic phrases to help you remember their
THE DIVERSITY OF ANIMAL SOUNDS. Cornell from coast to coast. 72 page booklet features drawings songs in the field. A separate sheet of labels comes
Laboratory of Ornithology. This CD includes nature’s most and color photos. #CD-12752. $19.95. with the kit (additional sets can also be purchased
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North America, you can
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