Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela introduces us to grebes. Find out more! The wide diversity of birds on Earth should be a reminder to us all that the natural world is a place where life takes all shapes, colors, and forms. I was reminded of...
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The Earth is our amazing planet—and when we consider what it is and how it has been formed, the answers are truly captivating! The Earth Book for Kids: Volcanoes, Earthquakes & Land Forms by Dan R. Lynch, author of many field guides, presents an introduction...
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Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of the Carolinas Field Guide has been delighting bird-watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids’ Guide to Birds of the Carolinas features 86 of the most common and important birds to know, with species...
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We love eggs because they remind us of being around the table with family, of baking with parents and grandparents. Add Eggs: 50 Tried & True Recipes to your cookbook collection, and take your egg-based dishes to the next level of flavorful goodness. Whether you prefer your eggs fried or scrambled, boiled or...
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Make bird-watching in Illinois even more enjoyable, simple, and informative with Stan Tekiela’s famous Birds of Illinois Field Guide. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don’t live in your area. This handy book features 117 species of Illinois birds...
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Easy to grow and delicious to eat, tomatoes can be enjoyed raw and are commonly cooked in recipes. Today we share two fabulous recipes from Julia Rutland’s book Tomatoes: 50 Tried & True Recipes. Ranging from the size of a grape to that of a softball,...
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Wildlife photographer and naturalist Stan Tekiela encourages others to look closely at nature. Here is his latest discovery about the American Redstart. While fairly common, the Redstart, like all birds, is unique. The key to “seeing” nature is to stop and look. I know that seems...
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Low in calories and high in fiber, apples are the perfect snack and the base of many amazing recipes. Julia Rutland, author of Apples: 50 Tried & True Recipes shares with us two great recipes. Apple-Cinnamon Quick Bread The fruity streusel filling (and topping) adds sweetness and texture...
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Jenny deFouw Geuder, author of Drawn to Birds: A Naturalist’s Sketchbook, shares with us how to be a naturalist: what is needed, what tools are involved, and even some tips on how to draw and color. Notice What makes you stop and look closer? Take a walk...
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Millions of people have discovered bird feeding. It’s a simple and enjoyable way to bring the beauty of birds closer to your home. Watching birds at your feeder often leads to a lifetime pursuit of bird identification. The Birds of Montana Field Guide by Stan Tekiela is for those...
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