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| Maryland's Geology Martin F. Schmidt, Jr. trade paper 164 pages 0-87033-437-9 24.95 This book explains the basics of geological processes, and then shows how they worked to create Maryland's fascinating landforms. |
 
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| National Geographic Field Guide to Birds Maryland & Washington, D.C. Jonathan Alderfer trade paper 272 pages 9781426200076 14.95 Pocket-sized and full of the gorgeous color photography you’d expect from a National Geographic publication, this guide offers 125 of the must-see birds who frequent our area. |
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| The Naturalist's Guide to the Atlantic Seashore Scott W. Shumway trade paper 240 pages 9780762742370 24.95 This is the ultimate guide to the diverse ecosystems from the Gulf of Maine to Cape Hatteras. More than 300 full-color photographs augment descriptions of plant and animal species and their habitats. |
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| Pocket Naturalist Series Maryland and D.C. Birds 158355151-4 5.95 Virginia Birds 1-58355-099-2 5.95 Delaware Birds 1-58355-222-7 5.95 The format is 3 1/2 x 8 1/4 laminated fold. These full-color pocket references are folded like a map and include drawings of the birds, genus and species and size data, as well as a map of birding "hot spots". |
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| Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America David Allen Sibley trade paper 434 pages 0-679-45120-X 19.95 Here is the long-awaited portable guide from today's premier bird illustrator and expert. See why the others have Sibley rivalry... more than 4200 stunningly accurate illustrations. |
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| Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America David Allen Sibley trade paper 474 pages 0-679-45121-8 19.95 Compact and comprehensive, this new guide features 703 bird species plus regional populations found west of the Rocky Mountains. Don't go across the Continental Divide without it. |
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| Snakes of Virginia Linzey & Clifford trade paper 174 pages 0-8139-2154-6 19.95 Now available in trade paper format, this perennial field guide offers a color inset and many maps to help you find-or avoid- the state's reptiles as you see fit. For the herpetologist on your gift list. |
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| Stokes Beginner's Guide to Birds Eastern Region Donald & Lillian Stokes trade paper 144 pages 0-316-81811-9 9.99 Full-color photographs and the expertise of the Stokes team make this an easy-to-use guide to get you into birdwatching. Information on voice, habitat, nest, eggs, incubation time, population trends, behavior, birdhouse and feeder preferences and much more. |
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| Stokes Beginner's Guide to Shorebirds Donald & Lillian Stokes trade paper 144 pages 0-316-81696-5 8.95 Tips on where to look for shorebirds, including seashore, lake, inland, woodland and grassland locations. Includes innovative range maps showing spring and fall migration patterns. Color photos. |
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| Stokes Bird Feeder Book Donald & Lillian Stokes trade paper 90 pages 0-316-81733-3 12.95 The goals here are to attract more birds to your feeder, become an expert at identifying your feeder birds and understand bird behavior. Color photos. |
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| Stokes Birdhouse Book Donald & Lillian Stokes trade paper 96 pages 0-316-81714-7 13.99 Here you'll learn everything you need to know to bring nesting birds close and get a fascinating glimpse of their family life. Color photos and black and white diagrams. |
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| Stokes Field Guide to Birds Eastern Region Donald and Lillian Stokes trade paper 470 pages 0-316-81809-7 17.99 Drawing on more than twenty years' worth experience as bird and wildlife experts, the authors have produced field guides of factual, visual and organizational superiority. Color photos. |
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| Sugarloaf Melanie Choukas-Bradley trade paper 112 pages 0-8139-2168-6 11.95 The author lists practical information on how and when you might best enjoy a visit to the trails, wildflowers and seasonal variations of Sugarloaf, the Maryland Piedmont's only mountain. Pen-and-ink illustrations by Tina Thieme Brown. |
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| Virginia Wildlife Pocket Naturalist Guide laminated fold 9781583552919 5.95 This handy, lightweight and waterproof guide is a must on your hikes. It identifies birds, mammals, butterflies, seashore life, reptiles and amphibians in full-color illustrations. |
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| Wildlife of Virginia and Maryland and Washington, D.C. Charles Fergus trade paper 480 pages 9780811728218 19.95 Acclaimed naturalist Fergus offers natural history narratives for over 120 species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians. Black and white illustrations are by Amelia Hansen. |
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| Wild Washington Don Chernoff trade paper 108 pages 1933570148 19.95 The incredibly beautiful nature photography in this book makes the vivid point that we live in an area rich with wildlife if we only make the effort to observe. It also makes an eloquent case for the importance of conservation. |
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