The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Colorado is a fun, easy-to-use guide for anyone interested in seeing and identifying birds. As a child, Stan Tekiela spent hours of enjoyment watching birds come to a wooden feeder that his father built in their backyard. They were...
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Mushrooms are a common sight throughout the damp coniferous forests of the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Robert Niese, author of Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: Pacific Northwest, tells us all about it. Most fungi, like the cap mushrooms you can buy in the grocery store, are decomposers that...
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Have you ever asked, “What should we do today?” If so, then you need Missouri Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive book by Brian Blair leads you to the fun, the fascinating, and the downright unusual. It’s packed with more than 150 of the Show-Me State’s...
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Bugs are amazing little creatures. They provide incredible opportunities for getting outside and discovering nature. There are so many kinds to see and appreciate―even in your backyard or at a nearby park. In his book Insects & Bugs Backyard Workbook, author Jaret C. Daniels, features more than 20 simple,...
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With Independence Day just around the corner, we are ready to celebrate with a summer giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a copy of Stan Tekiela’s brand-new book Bald Eagles: The Ultimate Raptors and a copy of the United States Constitution, a document printed on parchment paper antiqued through...
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Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: Rocky Mountains by George Miller covers five states in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Rockies. Today we take a look at the state flowers of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, northern Utah, and Wyoming. This workbook features more than 20 simple, fun introductions to...
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Beautiful, colorful wildflowers might catch your eye at the cabin, in the park, or on a hike. Now you can identify your favorites by name. When you’re out and about, keep Wildflowers of the South & Southeast close at hand. Written by acclaimed nature author Jaret C....
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Backyard Science & Discovery Workbook: California by botanist George Miller features more than 20 simple, fun introductions to astronomy, birds, geology, and more. Plus, more than a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects include activities such as...
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Have you ever asked, “What should we do today?” If so, you need Oregon Day Trips by Theme. This comprehensive guide to the Beaver State is jam-packed with more than 150 of Oregon’s top spots for fun and entertainment. Take a simple day trip, or string together a...
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Join Ellie Kozlowski, author of Washington Day Trips by Theme, as she takes a look at the state symbols of Washington state. As far as state flags go, Washington’s is unique. Most state flags feature nods to historically important industries or landmarks, butWashington State’s features something...
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