NATURE
Maryland's Geology
Martin F. Schmidt, Jr.
trade paper
164 pages
9780764335938
24.99

This book explains the basics of geological processes, and then shows how they worked to create Maryland's fascinating landforms.



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.


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.


The Nature Principle
Richard Louv
hardcover
9781565125810
336 pages
24.95

The author believes that a reconnection to the natural world is fundamental to human health, well-being, spirit and survival. Here are seven basic concepts he asserts can reshape our lives.


Night Sky: A Field Guide to the Constellations
Jonathan Poppele
trade paper
9781591932291
320 pages
14.95

This pocket-sized guide has much to offer--color overhead maps and horizon charts, mythological tidbits and even a small red-LED flashlight to allow you to enjoy the book while retaining your night vision.


Pocketguide to Eastern Streams
T. Travis & Sandra Brown
trade paper
9780811706407
272 pages
16.95

This unique field guide covers the most common plants and animals found in a stream ecosystem- both in the water and on the streambanks.


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".



The Secrets of Wildflowers
Jack Sanders
hardcover
9781599211671
320 pages
18.95

This colorful tribute is bursting with odd facts and wonderful superstitions about some of North America’s most beautiful and common plants.


Seeing Trees
Hugo & Llewellyn
hardcover
9781604692198
248 pages
29.95

Lovely full-color photographs show the miracle of an acorn maturing, a leaf unfurling, and flowers emerging, inspiring us to a new appreciation of these wonders.


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.


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.


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.


Stokes Beginner's Guide to Shorebirds
Donald & Lillian Stokes
trade paper
144 pages
0-316-81696-5
9.99

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.


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.


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.


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.


Virginia Butterflies and Moths
Pocket Naturalist
laminated fold
9781583554197
5.95

The blue butterfly that landed on your backpack and the brown moths that worship at your porch light- learn their names with this colorful guide.


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.


Wildflowers of Shenandoah National Park
Ann and Rob Simpson
trade paper
9780762764365
168 pages
12.95

The exquisite cover leads you into the beautiful realm of the Park wildflowers. There are ten suggested wildflower hikes, a detailed park map and helpful glossary.


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.


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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