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Get this handy guide to caterpillars found throughout North America, and learn how to identify them. The metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly or moth is one of nature's most amazing wonders. While their transformations into winged pollinators tend to get much of the attention, caterpillars are fascinating and beautiful. Anyone who wants butterflies in their backyard or garden should hope for caterpillars too!If you see caterpillars in your area, keep this convenient guide close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by butterfly or moth, then by family, and then by size. Narrow your choices based on a caterpillar's physical characteristics, and view just a few species at a time to ID the insect-and learn what kind of butterfly or moth it becomes. The professional photographs showcase 90 species. You'll also appreciate bonus information, such as caterpillar anatomy and simple instructions for creating a caterpillar-friendly container garden. Written by acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels, Caterpillars of North America presents the most common and important species to know. Book FeaturesPocket-size format-easier than laminated foldoutsProfessional photos showing key markingsEasy-to-use information for even casual observersThe author's "Top 10 Things You Can Do for Butterflies and Moths"Improve your identification skills and learn more about caterpillars and the butterflies and moths they become, with this lightweight quick guide.

Identify marine mammals on your whale-watching trips and beach outings in California, Oregon, and Washington. Seeing a whale is an experience unlike any other. You wait, you hope, and when a beautiful creature breaks the ocean surface, the moment is as thrilling as it is unforgettable. Whether you're a tourist on vacation or a local resident on a day trip, keep this booklet close at hand. Written by environmental educator and Emmy Award-winning documentary film producer Stan Minasian, it features more than 20 species of whales, dolphins, and porpoises-as well as other marine wildlife. When you spot an animal in the Pacific Ocean, check this guide to identify it and learn more about it!The handy booklet is applicable to the coastal waters of California, Oregon, Washington, Canada, and Alaska. It provides a brief introduction to cetaceans (marine mammals) and outlines what to expect when watching whales from land or while on a cruise. The guide also presents the best land-based locations for whale-watching, organized by state. The pocket-size format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the spiral-bound book durable in the field. As an added bonus, the guide introduces present-day threats to whales and discusses US laws that help to protect whales, including the Marine Mammals Protection Act. The booklet documents specific requirements that whale-watching vessels must adhere to, like how far away they must remain from various whale species, and it even outlines details about a phone hotline and a smartphone app that you can access if you spot a whale in trouble. Book Features:Pocket-size format-easier than laminated foldoutsProfessional illustrations and photographs for quick identificationWhale-watching locations organized by stateEasy-to-use information for even casual observersSuggestions for choosing an eco-friendly whale-watching vesselWhale-watching "do" and "don't" tips from an expert

Get this quick guide to spiders found across the United States and Canada, and learn how to identify them. Some people love them, while others fear them. However, one thing is certain: spiders play an essential part of a healthy ecosystem. They are key predators of insect pests-like fleas and mosquitoes-and they serve as prey for beloved animals such as birds. If you see spiders in your area, keep this convenient guide close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the spiral-bound booklet is organized by type of spider web for quick identification. Narrow your choices by the web you see, and view just a few spiders at a time. Plus, you'll also find sections for spiders that don't utilize webs. The professional photographs showcase more than 150 species. Written by debut author Dr. Sebastian Alejandro Echeverri-co-host of the BBC Earth Podcast-the Spiders of the United States & Canada guide features the most common and important species to know. Book FeaturesPocket-size format-easier than laminated foldoutsProfessional photos showing key markingsEasy-to-use information for even casual observersThe author's "Cool Things to Know About Spiders"Improve your identification skills and learn more about spiders and their webs, with this lightweight quick guide.

Get the tabbed guide to plants, animals, and seashells of the Pacific Coast. Beaches are the borders between two vastly different ecosystems. As such, they are teeming with a variety of fascinating life. Whether you're a tourist on vacation or a local resident on a day trip, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Written by expert naturalist Stephanie Panlasigui, it features nearly 100 of the most common and important animals and plants to know-from birds and fish to crabs, sharks, and more! Plus, the booklet includes other beachcombing finds-like seashells and sea glass-as well as a quick guide to tidepools. The handy booklet is applicable to the coastlines of California, Oregon, and Washington. It is organized by group for quick and easy identification, and it offers the at-a-glance information that you want to know. The pocket-size format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the spiraled guide durable in the field. As an added bonus, it includes tips and suggestions for helping coastal life thrive in this essential habitat. Book Features:Pocket-size format-easier than laminated foldoutsProfessional photos of each speciesEntries organized by group to ensure that you quickly find what you're looking forEasy-to-use information for even casual observersTips for helping coastal life in their beach environments

Identify bird tracks with this pocket-size booklet, organized by track shape for convenience of use. Whether you‿re a tracker who studies animal tracks, a bird watcher, a gardener, or simply someone who appreciates nature and all of its curiosities, keep this convenient guide close at hand. Written by tracking expert Jonathan Poppele and designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by similar track shapes and then by size for quick identification. Narrow your choices by shape, and view just a few bird tracks at a time. The detailed illustrations cover 55 species of birds: backyard birds like the American Goldfinch, raptors like the Bald Eagle, game birds like the Ring-Necked Pheasant, and water birds like the Wood Duck. The illustrations are carefully drawn to resemble the track prints as you might see them in the field. Plus, size information, gait descriptions, and a step-by-step guide to track identification help to ensure positive ID. The tear-resistant pages make the booklet durable. Quick Guide Features:Pocket-size format‿easier than laminated foldoutsLife-size track illustrations with foldout pages for larger speciesTracks and color photos of 55 common and important bird speciesHelpful information about leg anatomy, gaits, and bird signBring this lightweight quick guide along on your next hike, camping trip, or walk in the park, and discover which birds have been there and which birds you still might see.

Get this handy booklet to common bees (and their look-alikes) of the western USA, and learn how to identify them.Bees are beloved garden visitors and are essential to a healthy ecosystem. We welcome their arrival and celebrate their vital work as pollinators, supporting the growth of flowers, plants, and trees. If you see bees in your area, keep this convenient guide close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by group for quick identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few bees at a time. The professional photographs showcase more than 170 species—including bee look-alikes, such as beetles, flies, and moths. Written by debut author Ryan Bartlett, founder of the educational organization Colorado Native Bee, Common Native Bees of the Western United States features species found west of the 100th meridian (from western North Dakota down to western Texas and all the way to the Pacific Ocean).Book FeaturesPocket-sized format—easier than laminated foldoutsProfessional photos showing key markingsEasy-to-use information for even casual observersThe author’s “Top 10 Things You Can Do for Bees”Improve your identification skills and learn to make your backyard or garden a welcome place for bees, with this lightweight quick guide.

Get this tabbed booklet to garden insects and bugs, and learn how to identify and attract (or repel!) them.Brightly colored flowers, rich soil, and delicious nectar, the garden landscape is a bug’s paradise. It attracts the ones we want to see—like bees, butterflies, and lady beetles—but also the ones we don’t, such as grasshoppers, spider mites, and snails. Keep this convenient guide to garden bugs and insects close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the tabbed booklet is organized by group for quick identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few creepy crawlies at a time. The professional photographs showcase more than 130 species. Written by acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels, Garden Bugs & Insects of California features only species found in the state.Book FeaturesPocket-sized format—easier than laminated foldoutsProfessional photos showing key markingsEasy-to-use information for even casual observersTips to attract beneficial bugs and to repel damaging onesLearn to keep your garden happy and healthy with this lightweight quick guide. Improve your identification skills and find out what to do about the bugs you see.

This tabbed booklet features detailed photographs of wildflowers, organized by color to help readers quickly and easily identify the wildflowers they see.

This tabbed booklet features Northwest garden bugs and insects, so you can identify them and learn how to better attract or repel them.

This tabbed booklet features Northeast garden bugs and insects, so you can identify them and learn how to better attract or repel them.

This tabbed booklet features Midwest garden bugs and insects, so you can identify them and learn how to better attract or repel them.

This pocket-sized booklet features common bees of the eastern United States and their look-alikes, so you can quickly and easily identify them.

Focusing on plants, animals, and sea shells of the Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic, this tabbed booklet helps readers easily identify coastal life and beachcombing finds.

This tabbed booklet features photographs of Southern and Southeastern butterflies, organized by color to help readers identify the butterflies they see.

This tabbed booklet features Southwestern garden bugs, so you can identify them and learn how to better attract or repel them.

This tabbed booklet features Southern and Southeastern garden bugs, so you can identify them and learn how to better attract or repel them.

This tabbed booklet features detailed photographs of wildflowers, organized by color to help readers quickly and easily identify the species they see.

This tabbed booklet features illustrations of animal tracks, organized by group, to help readers quickly identify the animal tracks they see.

Focusing on birds of the South, this tabbed booklet is organized by color and features detailed photographs to help readers easily identify the birds they see.

This tabbed booklet features detailed photographs of wildflowers, organized by color to help readers quickly identify the Arizona and New Mexico wildflowers they see.