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Series: Plants of Haida Gwaii Third Edition 3rd edition Paperback Nancy Turner 9781550179149 $29.95 NATURE Apr 30, 2021

For many thousands of years the lands and waters of Haida Gwaii have been home to the Haida. Plants of Haida Gwaii, written with the cooperation and collaboration of Haida knowledge holders and botanical experts, is a detailed and insightful record of the traditional uses of over 150 species of native plants. Moreover, it explains the systems of knowledge and understanding that enabled the Haida to use the resources of their islands sustainably from one generation to the next over millennia. The Haida names of these plants indicate their import... + Read More
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Series: Luschiim’s Plants A Hul'q'umi'num' (Cowichan) Ethnobotany Paperback Luschiim Arvid Charlie 9781550179453 $29.95 SOCIAL SCIENCE Apr 24, 2021

Respected Cowichan Tribe Elder and botanical expert Luschiim, Arvid Charlie, began his education in early childhood, learning from his great grandparents and others of their generation. Luschiim’s Plants represents his dedication to the survival of the Hul'q'umi'num' language and traditional knowledge of plants for future generations. From the healing properties of qaanlhp (arbutus) to the many practical applications of q’am (bull kelp), the information presented in this remarkable guide shares knowledge of plants that Luschiim is familiar with... + Read More
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Series: DK Smithsonian Handbook Rocks & Minerals Paperback Chris Pellant 9781465497741 $18.99 NATURE Apr 06, 2021

The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to more than 500 rocks and minerals.Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge about the rocks and minerals beneath our feet—from their formation to collecting them. Make identification easy and accurate with this compact visual guide, packed with photographs and details on formation, distinguishing features, and much more. Over 600 high-quality photographs capture the unique characteristics, colors, and attributes of more than 500 rocks and minerals. Each specimen’s entry includes annotated photographs to... + Read More
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Series: The Nature Adventure Book Hardcover DK 9780744026665 $18.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Mar 30, 2021

Get close to nature with this outdoor project book for kids.This is the perfect gift for adventurous children, as they play their way through 40 crafts and games to be done outside.You don’t need to live near a forest or have a huge garden to have a go at these projects—the activities and crafts in this book can be done on-the-go, in your neighborhood, or at your local park. Discover the magic of the outdoors and get hands-on with activities that are perfectly suited for young children, as you collect treasure on a nature walk, learn to identif... + Read More
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Series: The Wind and the Trees Hardcover Todd Stewart 9781771474337 $19.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 15, 2021

A gentle meditation on the cycle of life, told by two trees One day, a tiny pine seedling strikes up a conversation with a nearby tree. As the seedling grows larger, the older pine shares what it has learned about the strong wind that blows through the forest. Wind stretches trees and dries them out, but it also scatters seeds, spreads messages across the forest, and helps trees grow strong as it pushes against their trunks. As time passes, the wind takes its toll on the older tree. It loses needles and starts to droop as the young tree gro... + Read More
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Series: Big Ideas for the Big Outdoors Get into outdoor art and sculpture, have fun with mud, track animals, building camps and much, much more.. 1st edition Paperback Ms Emily Kington 9781913440466 $16.95 CRAFTS & HOBBIES Feb 12, 2021

Great ideas for kids to have fun outdoors. Encourage and inspire them through positive outdoor experiences, engaging with nature through art and play. Discover the animals and insects, build habitats and homes and see how they live. See how awesome it can be and create simple, wonderful pieces of art from materials that nature provides us with. Turn a walk into play, use the sun, observe trees and engage the imagination, it's all for free and its fun for everyone! . Make a cute stickmen sculpture for the garden . Build a camp to watch the c... + Read More
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Series: Beaver, Bison, Horse The Traditional Knowledge and Ecology of the Northern Great Plains Paperback R. Grace Morgan 9780889777880 $34.95 NATURE Nov 14, 2020

As one of North America’s most unique ecologies, the Great Plains have fostered symbiotic relationships between humans and animals for millennia. Among these, Indigenous bonds to beavers, bison, and horses have been the subject of numerous anthropological and scientific surveys. Beaver, Bison, Horse is an interdisciplinary account that centers on Indigenous knowledge and tradition. R. Grace Morgan’s research, considered essential reading in the field, shows an ecological understanding that sustained Indigenous Peoples for thousands of years pr... + Read More
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Series: Amazing Nature Activity Book Paperback Eilidh Muldoon 9781839405907 $12.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 11 Oct 01, 2020

Can you guide a polar bear across a maze made from ice floes? Or join the dots to reveal the biggest animal that has ever lived? This beautifully illustrated activity book combines intriguing puzzles and amazing facts about animals and the natural world. Kids can learn about a whole range of fascinating phenomena - from the hunting techniques of woodpeckers to the survival instincts of camels. The activities will bring the wonders of natural science to life and provide hours of entertainment. Featuring gorgeous full-color artwork by Eilidh M... + Read More
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Series: Tree Vision 30 Cards to Cure Your Tree Blindness Cards Tony Kirkham 9781786276742 $29.99 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Sep 15, 2020

Tree Vision is the ultimate card set to help you learn all about trees, their leaves, seeds, flowers and so much more!Do you suffer from tree blindness? Learn to read the leaves using these flashcards and you'll have the differences between tree species down in no time. Use the cards to identify your favorite trees, or set yourself a new challenge: can you recognize a horse chestnut tree from its leaf, or do you need to see its distinctive conkers before the penny drops? Each card includes detailed images, plus fascinating facts about all the t... + Read More
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Series: Sleeping Bags to S'mores Camping Basics Paperback Heather Balogh Rochfort 9780358100317 $28.99 SPORTS & RECREATION Apr 28, 2020

From choosing a destination and staying safe to what to cook and doing it on a budget, this guide provides fun advice for tent camping, car camping, and backpacking. Ever wanted to go camping, but had no idea where to start? Need to unplug, but not sure what to do? Do you have childhood memories of camping bliss, but no idea how to do it on your own? Sleeping Bags to S'mores has you covered! From two expert writers on camping and backpacking, this book covers everything you need to know about how to go camping. From picking a destination and wh... + Read More
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Series: Down from the Mountain The Life and Death of a Grizzly Bear Paperback Bryce Andrews 9780358299271 $22.99 NATURE Apr 14, 2020

“Andrews’s wonderfulDown from the Mountain is deeply informed by personal experience and made all the stronger by his compassion and measured thoughts . . . Welcome and impressive work.” —Barry LopezThe story of a grizzly bear named Millie: her life, death, and cubs, and what they reveal about the changing character of the American West An "ode to wildness and wilderness" (Outside Magazine),Down from the Mountain tells the story of one grizzly in the changing Montana landscape. Millie was cunning, a fiercely protective mother to her cubs. But r... + Read More
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Series: The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping (Outdoors Camping Book, Beginner Wilderness Guide) Hardcover Pendleton Woolen Mills 9781452174754 $28.95 SPORTS & RECREATION Mar 31, 2020

From the beloved American heritage brand,The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping is a helpful companion for outdoor enthusiasts and weekend adventurers. Organized into three sections, this handbook offers practical advice on where to go camping, how to go camping, and how to enjoy it once you're there.The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping begins with a brief overview of the best parks and trails in the United States. The second section contains camp essentials—what to pack and how to plan your camping trip—and the final section contains a series of... + Read More
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Series: Forest (Tree Photography Book, Nature and World Photo Book) Hardcover Matt Collins 9781452184821 $42.95 NATURE Mar 31, 2020

Brimming with engaging writing and stirring photography,Forest is an ode to the natural world and a celebration of the relationship between humans and trees.Discover the secrets hidden within the Earth's lush woodlands and wild landscapes through photographs and stories about enchanting forests, magnificent trees, and people who live off the land.Journeying across North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe, writer Matt Collins and photographer Roo Lewis capture the history, science, and human stories behind some of the most enchanting natura... + Read More
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Series: C Is for Camping Board book Greg Paprocki 9781423653561 $14.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Mar 24, 2020

Introduce your toddler to camping with this colorful alphabet primer featuring themes from the great outdoors. An engaging collection of 26 illustrations featuring campground favorites from Campfires and Hammocks to S’mores and Wildlife. Illustrator Greg Paprocki’s popular BabyLit alphabet board books feature his classically retro midcentury art style that’s proven to be a hit with both toddlers and adults. Discover new details in each illustration with every successive reading.
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Series: I Love the Mountains Hardcover Haily Meyers 9781423653189 $24.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 8 Mar 17, 2020

Boom-dee-ah-da, Boom-dee-ah-da, Boom boom boom! I love the mountains, I love the rolling hills, I love the flowers, I love the daffodils, I love the fireside, when all the lights are low, Boom-dee-ah-da, Boom-dee-ah-da, Boom-dee-ah-da, Boom-dee-ah-da… Take a walk in the mountains and sing this rollicking song, whether for you it’s a beloved campfire traditionor a brand new rhyme. Little ones will love the bouncing melody and the Meyers’ adorable illustrations, and parents will love the nostalgia of simpler times and summer camp songs.
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Series: Grounded: Slow, Grow, Make, Do A Companion for Slow Living Paperback Anna Carlile 9781741176827 $29.99 SELF-HELP Mar 17, 2020

Grounded (adjective): used to describe a person who has a good understanding of what is really important in life.This book is your entry into a world that spins slowly and draws its inspiration from the earth, the ocean, the sun and the sky. Each turn of the page through projects organized into chapters for the four seasons will lead to discover a new way to practice slow living and weave nature into your everyday life. Build a garden bed and plant seeds. Watch your vegetable garden grow, and pluck a tomato or two to make a salad. Go on a walk ... + Read More
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Series: The Keeper of Wild Words (Nature for Kids, Exploring Nature with Children) Hardcover Brooke Smith 9781452170732 $26.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Mar 10, 2020

A touching tale of a grandmother and her granddaughter exploring and cherishing the natural world.Words, the woods, and the world illuminate this quest to save the most important pieces of our language—by saving the very things they stand for.When Mimi finds out her favorite words—simple words, like apricot, blackberry, buttercup—are disappearing from the English language, she elects her granddaughter Brook as their Keeper. And did you know? The only way to save words is to know them.• With its focus on the power of language and social change,T... + Read More
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Series: Little Naturalists Johnny Appleseed Board book Kate Coombs 9781423654292 $14.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Mar 10, 2020

Introduce your brilliant baby to the American icon Johnny Appleseed. John Chapman, known as “Johnny Appleseed,” planted apple tree nurseries all over Pennsylvania, Ontario, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and West Virginia. He believed nobody should ever harm a living thing, so he advocated for animal rights, became a vegetarian, and planted seeds instead of grafting tree branches like most other orchardists. Kate Coombs and Seth Lucas recreate Johnny Appleseed’s adventures for young readers, encouraging them to Be Adventurous and to Be Kind to ev... + Read More
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Series: Little Naturalists Ansel Adams and His Camera Board book Kate Coombs 9781423654308 $14.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 0 - 3 Mar 10, 2020

Introduce your brilliant baby to famous naturalist and photographer Ansel Adams. Ansel Adams was twelve years old when he received his first camera on a trip to Yosemite National Park. He spent the rest of his life taking photographs and advocating for conservation. Kate Coombs’ engaging story and Carme Lemniscates’ beautiful art bring Adams to life for young readers, encouraging little naturalists to Be Adventurous and Be Creative.
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Series: Charlie & Mouse Charlie & Mouse Outdoors Book 4 (Classic Children's Book, Beginning Chapter Book, Illustrated Books for Children) Hardcover Laurel Snyder 9781452170664 $21.99 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 6 - 9 Mar 03, 2020

Charlie & Mouse continue their adventures in this heartwarming tale perfect for newly independent readers.The fourth book in the Geisel Award–winning series!Young readers will love diving into this hilarious next installment of this award-winning beginning chapter book series. This time, the two brothers and their family are off on a new adventure: going camping! Follow along as they take a long drive, have a quick hike, defeat a big lion, hide in a small tent, and conquer the great outdoors—together. There is so much fun to be had along the wa... + Read More
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Series: See You at the Campground A Guide to Discovering Community, Connection, and a Happier Family in the Great Outdoors Paperback Stephanie Puglisi 9781492694656 $27.99 SPORTS & RECREATION Mar 03, 2020

Stephanie and Jeremy Puglisi were stressed out, sleep-deprived, and near the end of their rope with infant twins. They had no clear idea of how they could continue to travel with a growing family and full-time jobs. Then they bought a pop-up camper, and their lives changed forever.In See You at the Campground, Stephanie and Jeremy show readers how the open road could be the ticket to a happier, healthier family. From cabin camping to RVs to tents, and from national parks to private campgrounds, Stephanie and Jeremy explore the ins and outs of r... + Read More
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Series: The Story of Trees And How They Changed the World Hardcover Kevin Hobbs 9781786275226 $42.99 NATURE Feb 18, 2020

"Wonderful stories and in-depth information you will normally never find in books about trees." —Piet Oudolf, Landscape Designer and creator of the planting design for New York's High Line"Entwining fascinating facts about 100 trees with inspiring stories of their importance to ancient civilizations, trade, religious and pagan beliefs, wellbeing and medicinal uses over the ages, this delightful and well-researched book provokes curiosity on every page." —Dr. Alexandra Wagstaffe, Eden Project LearningThe Story of Trees takes the reader on a visu... + Read More
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Series: Everest: The Remarkable Story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Hardcover Alexandra Stewart 9781547601592 $29.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Feb 11, 2020

In the late morning of May 29, 1953, the sun was shining brightly and a gentle breeze was blowing on the highest elevation of the world--and two men were there to witness it for the first time ever. Their names were Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, and they had ascended Everest. This is the breathtaking story of how two very different, yet equally determined, men battled frost-biting temperatures, tumbling ice rocks, powerful winds, and death-defying ridges to reach the top of the world's highest mountain.Combining fresh and contemporary illu... + Read More
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Series: Great Outdoors Flexi Journal (Blank Lined Notebook of Natural Landscapes, Illustrated Journal that Celebrates Nature) Blank book Travis Pietsch 9781452181943 $14.95 NON-CLASSIFIABLE Feb 11, 2020

A blank journal that captures the beauty of the great outdoors and the spirit of adventure!The cover sports a gorgeous woodcut-style illustration of a vintage camper van making its way through a lush forest. Inside, the pages are lined for easy writing and feature full-color spot illustrations. This journal is sure to spark creativity and wanderlust in journalers and nature lovers around the world.• Great for bullet journaling, note-taking, goal tracking, and list-making; or use as a daily planner, gratitude journal, or travel log!• A great add... + Read More
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Series: Great Outdoors Correspondence Cards (Flat Cards of Natural Landscapes, Illustrated Blank Stationery that Celebrates Nature) Cards Travis Pietsch 9781452181950 $23.95 NON-CLASSIFIABLE Feb 11, 2020

Stationery that captures the spirit of adventure and the immense beauty of the great outdoors!These cards feature stunning woodcut-style illustrations depicting a range of natural landscapes, from luscious woodland forests, stunning mountain waterfalls, and gorgeous wildflower fields to golden cactus-filled deserts and dreamy beaches with swaying palm trees.• Use your correspondence to share your love of Earth's beauty! Whether you like hiking, camping, fishing, RVing, or traveling to national parks, these cards will remind you of your favorite... + Read More
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Series: Spot Outdoor Fun Camping Paperback Nessa Black 9781681525365 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Jan 21, 2020

Grab your gear and head outdoors! The series of search-and-find books highlights new vocabulary and simple facts about fun outdoor activities. Find the picture, and learn the words! This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about camping.
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Series: Spot Outdoor Fun Hiking Paperback Nessa Black 9781681525402 $11.99 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 6 Jan 21, 2020

Grab your gear and head outdoors! The series of search-and-find books highlights new vocabulary and simple facts about fun outdoor activities. Find the picture, and learn the words! This search-and-find book invites young readers to look for vocabulary words while learning simple facts about hiking outdoors.
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Series: Letters to the Happy Camper Write Now. Read Later. Treasure Forever. (Unique Letters to Send to Kids at Camp, A Book of Creative Keepsake Notes for Summer Camp) Printed item Lea Redmond 9781452178752 $22.50 NON-CLASSIFIABLE Jan 07, 2020

More than 2.4 million copies sold in the series!Send them off to camp with love. Give your young camper this keepsake book of letters to keep them company and encourage reflection. You (or a group of loved ones) fill out the first part of each letter and seal with the enclosed stickers. Once at camp, your child will be able to open the letters and add to them, writing and drawing in their own thoughts, memories, and observations to create a souvenir that you'll treasure for years to come.• Includes 12 tear-and-send letters, plus full-color stic... + Read More
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Series: After Dinner Amusements On-the-Go Amusements: 50 Great Things to Do Outside (Screen-Free Boredom Busters for Summer Days or School Holidays, Activity Ideas for Family Fun Together) Cards Chronicle Books 9781452183039 $13.50 GAMES & ACTIVITIES Jan 07, 2020

Bestselling format!Looking for screen-free activities to get out and explore the world? Look no further than this cute, compact tin filled with 50 great ideas for family fun in the great outdoors!• Perfect for fans ofBrain Quest orMad Libs—a great way to get kids 5 and up outside and entertain them• The colorful, petite tins are perfect for slipping into a purse or pocket for on-the-go fun. Also makes a thoughtful, unique gift or stocking stuffer• Tin box with lift-off lid, 51 cards, full-color printing throughout
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Series: Wildlife Trusts The Wildlife Pond Book Create Your Own Pond Paradise for Wildlife Paperback Jules Howard 9781472958327 $30.00 NATURE Nov 19, 2019

This friendly, practical guide includes everything you need to know to help wetland wildlife flourish outside your back door.The Wildlife Pond Book offers a fresh and unique perspective on ponds, encouraging readers of any budget to reach for the spade and do something positive to benefit their shared neighbourhood nature. With up-to-date, clear guidance on a range of innovative pond designs, this new book aims to encourage a wider audience to connect with freshwater habitats and offers readers unique and creative tips on how to observe, study ... + Read More