Identification Field Guides

By: Dan Green What is the difference between a rock and a gem? What makes the Hope Diamond so special? Why are some minerals fluorescent? Dig deep to find the answers in The Rock and Gem Book. Filled with over 1,200 stunning full-color photographs,...

An engaging, instructive, and comprehensive field guide to the natural wonders of the Rockies Full-color photographs of featured species throughout Integrates narrative natural history with field guide precision and organization An essential all-encompassing guide to the region The magnificent and enduring spine of the...

Full of expert advice on the best trails, scenic drives, wildlife spotting, must-do adventures, and more, this comprehensive guide is the ultimate resource for your next great escape to all 63 national parks in the U.S.Discover America’s wildly beautiful landscapes, monuments, and historic places...

This isn’t just a generic survival book; it’s tailored for portability, immediacy, and reliability; some customers have called it “life insurance” for outdoor enthusiasts.  TRIED AND TESTED: Based on 40+ years of wilderness experience, 12 years teaching wilderness skills as a scoutmaster, and extensive...

Celebrate the kings of the canine world with this collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Their beauty strikes us. Their mystique enchants us. Wolves, coyotes, and foxes are beloved, appreciated, and misunderstood. A sighting in nature is rare,...

Explore the surprising diversity of wildlife in and around Salt Lake City with this convenient, beautifully illustrated guide to 80 species commonly found in urban environments. From birds perched on backyard feeders to mammals along greenbelts, and from reptiles basking in the sun to...

A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species The familiar Monarch butterfly is one of over 5,000 species of butterflies found in the diverse ecosystems of North America. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 70 familiar and unique species and includes information on their life...

"Waterfowl of North America contains 185 color photos of all the breeding and commonly occurring waterfowl species found in North America. Species accounts show perched, swimming and flight photos, with males and females illustrated where applicable. Immature birds are shown for some species as...

The deserts of the American Southwest boast a remarkably diversity of drought-tolerant plant life, including many species found nowhere else on earth. And no group says desert quite like cacti. Their prickly nature notwithstanding, cacti and the desert habitats in which they reside are...

By: Frederick H. Pough The definitive guide to rocks and minerals, completely updated for the fifth edition, includes 385 color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and geologic formations. Hundreds of minerals are described, with details such as geographic distribution, physical properties, chemical composition, and crystalline...

By: Cally Oldershaw A fascinating, richly illustrated guide to the identification and use of gemstones. The introduction describes the geology, chemistry and properties of gems in clear and accessible terms, and also provides a valuable color key. The main section supplies complete descriptions of...