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| 50 Amazing Things You Must See and Do in the Greater D.C.Area Plant & Rossbach trade paper 144 pages 9780979917196 19.95 Stunning color nature photography will spur you to grab this guide that promises “the coolest, gnarliest, and most spectacular outdoor experiences in the area.” |
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| Amphibians and Reptiles of Delmarva 2nd ed James & Amy White trade paper 260 pages 9780870335969 14.95 Salamanders, newts and skinks, oh my! Use this updated field guide’s striking nature photography to identify and appreciate the cold-blooded clans. |
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| Assateague/Chincoteague Seashore Life Pocket Naturalist Guide laminated fold 9781583553367 5.95 This wonderfully versatile field guide is a handy, pocket-sized laminated depiction of the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, mollusks, beach drift, plants and sea urchins you might encounter on the celebrated barrier island. |
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| The Assateague Ponies Ronald R. Keiper trade paper 104 pages 9780870333309 8.75 The author, a biology professor and animal behavior specialist, gives a complete description of the life cycle of the ponies, much of which is captured in b & w photos. |
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| Birdlife at Chincoteague Brooke Meanley trade paper 128 pages 9780870332579 7.95 Unavailable for some time, this guide is a welcome reference to birders seeking the rich diversity of the Virginia barrier islands. |
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| Birds and Marshes of the Chesapeake Bay Brooke Meanley trade paper 157 pages 0-87033-207-4 8.95 Illustrated with black & white photographs and line drawings, this book is the result of over 30 years ornithological experience and a splendid guide to Chesapeake country birdlife. |
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| Birds of Maryland & Delaware Field Guide Stan Tekiela trade paper 366 pages 1591931207 14.95 This great field guide also includes the birds found in Washington, D.C. and the Chesapeake Bay. The helpful compare feature even helps you distinguish among look-alikes. |
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| Birds of Maryland & Delaware Field Guide and Audio CD Set Stan Tekiela trade paper and CD in leatherette case 366 pages 9781591931225 31.95 This book and CD set are designed to be used together. Cross-reference numbers in the field guide point you to the bird songs and calls on the CD. Also includes Washington D.C. and the Chesapeake Bay. |
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| Birds of Virginia Field Guide Stan Tekiela trade paper 360 pages 1885061366 14.95 Only birds found in Virginia are included in this full-color photographic field guide. The easy-to-use color guide feature makes identification quick and easy. |
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| Butterflies of Delmarva Elton N. Woodbury trade paper 138 pages 0-87033-453-0 12.95 Beautifully illustrated with 132 color photographs by the author, this first- ever field guide to the butterflies of the peninsula adds to the appreciation of these exquisite creatures and their role in the environment. |
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| The C & O Canal: From Great National Project to National Historical Park Dorothy Camagna hardcover 132 pages 0977044904 32.95 Superb photography and narrative present a compelling account of the canal's mission, structures and unique way of life. From tidewater Georgetown to Cumberland Maryland, this book brilliantly illustrates the allure of both the former waterway and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park with full color photographs. |
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| Chesapeake Almanac John Page Williams, Jr. trade paper 236 pages 0-87033-449-2 14.95 The author describes the Bay's responses to the changing seasons in an engaging style, providing an entertaining way to explore the Chesapeake. |
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| Chesapeake Bay Field Guide Christopher P. White trade paper 212 pages 0-87033-351-8 14.95 Illustrations and text are paired to present an easy-to-use primer on the estuarine system. In addition to birds, it covers plants, invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. |
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| Chesapeake Bay of Light Horton & Plant hardcover 192 pages 9780977793341 45.00 This is a must-have book for anyone who loves the Chesapeake Bay. In the breathtaking color photographs of Ian Plant and the essays of Tom Horton, a vision of the soul of the Bay is created. Explore the wild and forgotten places with this captivating book. |
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| Chesapeake Wildlife Pat Vojtech hardcover 152 pages 0-87033-536-7 34.95 The author/photographer uses historical data to recreate the story of wildlife in the Chesapeake region and reveal how close mankind came to eliminating forever many of the beautiful species taken so much for granted today. More than 190 color photographs. |
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| City of Trees Melanie Choukas-Bradley trade paper 9780813926889 462 pages 27.95 D.C. boasts more than 300 species of trees from America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Here is the authoritative guide for locating and identifying them. |
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| Clams: How to Find, Catch and Cook Them Curtis J Badger trade paper 80 pages 9780811730587 7.95 This practical, illustrated how-to book provides interesting clam facts, describes the basic life history of clams, offers expert advice on the best ways to clam and even has tasty clam recipes. |
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| Delaware Birds laminated fold Pocket Naturalist Series 1583552227 5.95 The Small Wonder State boasts many birding hotspots- don't visit without this handy, full-color pocket guide. |
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| Eastern Backyard Birds Pocket Naturalist laminated fold 9781583550748 5.95 Happiness may or may not be in your own backyard, but birds probably are. Sort them out with this helpful laminated guide. |
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| Eastern Seashore Life Pocket Naturalist laminated fold 9781583550694 5.95 Toss this in your beachbag and you are set to identify that mysterious shell you picked up or the seagull that’s eying your hot dog. And it’s sand-proof, too. |
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| Finding Birds in the Chesapeake Marsh: A Child's First Look Zora & David Aiken hardcover 30 pages 0-87033-533-2 11.95 Beautiful illustrations familiarize children with the birds of the marshland and show them what their habitat looks like. |
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| Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States Rick Schwartz hardcover 402 pages 9780978628000 32.95 While the Mid-Atlantic may not be officially a part of the “hurricane belt”, many memorable storms have spread devastation in this region. Finally, here is a definitive history of the storms that have touched and changed the Mid-Atlantic from Jamestown to the present. |
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| Local Birds of Greater Washington, D.C. 1-886403-42-2 7.95
Local Birds of Greater Baltimore
Local Birds of the Chesapeake
The format is 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 laminated fold. These full-color guides provide drawings of the bird, size statistics, best time of the year for sightings and identifying field marks. These three guides feature the same birds--the titles vary for regional sales purposes. |
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