Wildlife Books, Alphabetical by Title
Audubon Society Field Guide to Birds-
North American, Eastern Region
 $19.95
This leading and most complete all-photographic field guide to birds is the first to be
organized visually, grouping birds by color and shape to make identification simple and
accurate in the field. 508 species; range map for each; list of bird-watching guidelines;
glossary; conservations status list. 646 full-color photographs. 797 pages.
Beavers: A Wildlife Handbook
by Kim Long
$15.95
A combination illustrated filed guide, fact book and folklore collection, this
is a unique and practical guide to these amazing creatures, one of the most
prolific natural builders in the animal kingdom. A practical resource
both for armchair naturalists and observers in the field. 182 pages.
A Birders Guide to Michigan
by Alan T. Chartier and Jerry Ziarno
$28.95
Descriptions of over 200 Michigan sites with details on each site's birds, best seasons, and driving
directions, accompanied by 200-plus maps. Sites on Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale included. 658 pages.
Bird Songs
by Les Beletsky
$45.00
Renowned bird biologist Les Beletsky provides a succinct description of each
of the 250 birds profiled, with an emphasis on their distinctive songs. Lavish
full-color illustrations accompany each account, while a sleek, built-in digital
audio player holds 250 corresponding songs and calls. Hardcover, 368 pages.
Critters of Michigan Pocket Guide
$5.95
Large color photo of each critter; Only Michigan animals and birds-if
it's in this book it's in Michigan! Concise descriptions; Attratice
layout; Interesting "Did You Know" facts;
Glossary. 126 pages.
Ecological Studies of Wolves on Isle Royale
by Rolf Peterson
2010 ~ $4.95
2009 ~ $4.95
2008 ~ $4.95
2007 ~ $3.95
2006
~ $3.95
2005
~ $3.95
2004
~ $3.95
2003 ~ $3.95
other
past editions ~ $3.95 (previous years are available-be sure to state what
year(s) in the special instructions when you checkout)
Annual reports from the National Park Service winter study on Isle Royale. Each issue includes
the latest information on the wolf-moose populations on the island,
as well as information on other wildlife and weather conditions. Paper. 16 pages.
Fishes of Isle Royale
by K.F. Lagler and C.R. Goldman
$3.95
This complete fishing guide includes information on the five fish habitats on the island,
a full description of all major species with illustrations, keys to fish identification,
and an annotated list of fishes. Charts, maps. Paper. 58 pages.
Insects of the Great Lakes Region
by Gary A. Dunn
$19.95
the first comprehensive guide to document the rich and diverse insect fauna in the Great
Lakes region. Amateur entomologists, young and old alike, will learn just about everything
one needs to know about the insects found in yards, gardens, fields and forests, including
insect classification and identification, regulations on collecting insects on public lands
and endangered insects. 200 illustrations. 324 pages.
Michigan Butterflies and Skippers
by Mogens Nielsen
$29.95
A field guide and reference book on the 159 species of butterflies
found in Michigan. This guidebook provides photographs of the
stateís
recorded butterflies and skippers and comments on their identification,
habitat, adult
food sources, larval host plants, and
distribution in the state. Color photos of male and female and distribution
map for each species. 248 pages.
Of Wolves and Men
by Barry Lopez
$18.00
In this astonishing protrait, Barry Lopez draws upon an impressive range of natural history, scientific fieldwork
and traditional folklore - along with his own personal experience living among captive and free-range worlves - to
reveal the curious, controversial nature of Canis lupus. Originally published in 1978, and now with a new
afterward by the author, it is classic wildlife literature at its best. Several illustrations and photos.
293 pages.
Peterson First Guides to Birds, Fish
The first books the beginning naturalist needs. Condensed versions of the famous
Peterson Field Guides, they focus on the animals, plants, and other things you
are most likely to see. They make it fun to get into the field and easy to progress to
the full- fledged Peterson Guides. Color photographs, illustrations. 125 pages
each.
Birds $5.95
Fish $5.95
Scats and Tracks of the Great Lakes
by James C. Hafpenny, PhD
Illustrated by Todd Telander
$9.95
In this book you'll find: easy-reference descriptions with precise
measurements; detailed illustrations of scats, tracks, and gait patterns;
an identification key and glossary of tracking terms; and thorough
instructions for documenting your finds. 150 pages.
The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America
$19.95
The Sibley Guide to Birds has quickly become the new standard of excellence in bird identification guides, covering more
than 810 North American birds in amazing detail. Now comes this new portable guide from David Sibley that every birder will
want to carry into the field. Compact and comprehensive this new guide features 650 bird species plus regional populations
found east of the Rocky Mountains. Accounts include stunningly accurate illustrations with dexcriptivne captions text pointing
out the most important fielde marks. Each entry contains new text concering frequence, nesting, behavior,food and feeding,
voice description, and kwy identification feature, as well as brand-new maps created from information contributed by 100
regional experts across the continent. 4,200 illustrations. 431 pages.
The Sibley Guide to
Bird Life and Behavior
by David Allen Sibley
$45.00
This new landmark book designed to enhance the birding experience and to
enrich the popular study of North American birds, combines more than 795
full-color illustrations with authoritative text by 48 expert birders and
biologists. In this new guide, Sibley takes us beyond identification, to
show us how birds live and what they do. Hardcover. 600 pages.
Spiders of the North Woods
by Larry Weber
$18.95
An innovative format makes field identification a snap in one
of the only regional spider books available. Fieldmark arrows
point out the best distinguishing
characteristics and size-bars show the spiderís actual body size & legspan.
212 color photos & 95 illustrations of spiders and their webs.
The Wolf: Ecology and Behavior of an Endangered Species
by L. David Mech
$19.95
Comprehensive survey of the ecology and habits of the wolf written
by one of Isle Royaleís first wolf researchers. Written
in non-technical language, the books sets down just about
everything
we know about
this beautiful and
shy animal. Photos, charts. 365
pages.
Wolves: A Wildlife Handbook
by Kim Long
$15.95
This concise, illustrated handbook presents an accurate, informative portrait of wolves in their natural habitat,
along with an examination of their relationship to humans. A user-friendly guide to this species. 178 pages.
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