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Your Quick Guide to Identifying Mammal Tracks From the backyard to the backwoods, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Based on Jonathan Poppele's popular field guide and featuring only Midwest mammals, the booklet is organized by group for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few animal tracks at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field. Animal Tracks of the Midwest features realistic track illustrations and size information for more than 95 species. With a step-by-step guide to track identification, as well as a track information chart and sample gait patterns, the booklet has just what you need to identify animal tracks in the field.

Tracking Made Easy—from the Backyard to the BackwoodsYou’ve seen animal tracks while hiking, camping, or even in your backyard. Now learn what made them. Animal Tracks of the Midwest Field Guide by expert tracker Jonathan Poppele features the tracks of more than 95 species of mammals found in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. This new edition spotlights more species—including common birds and reptiles—as well as updated track illustrations, photographs, and information.Book Features:Animals of the Midwest: More than 95 mammal species, plus common birds and reptilesDesigned for your success: Realistic track illustrations and quick identification tipsFact-filled information: Scat photos and descriptions of other signs that animals leave behindAccessible and informative: Easy enough for beginners yet detailed enough for experienced trackersGait illustrations: Depictions and descriptions for each animal, from walking to trotting and hopping to boundingSpecies are organized into groups, based on similarities in track appearance and then by track size. So it’s easy to find the tracks in the book once you see them in nature. Bring this handy guide on your next outing, and leave a book at the cabin. You’ll be surprised how often you encounter animal tracks—and how much you can learn from them!

Your Night Sky Companion! To gaze skyward is to be filled with wonder. You might find yourself asking questions like, “Is that bright object a planet or a star? What does the constellation Perseus look like? When’s the next meteor shower?” Find these answers and more in Simply Stargazing. The tabbed booklet is simple and convenient to use, with full-color photographs and illustrations. Topics are organized by season for quick and easy identification, and award-winning author Jonathan Poppele offers observation tips and instructions on everything from the moon, planets, and deep-sky objects to the ecliptic and the zodiac. Six full-sky charts make locating constellations a snap at any time of year.You’ll learn about spotting planets, meteor showers, and more.A timetable for meteor showers further enhances your knowledge of stargazing.The booklet’s pocket-size format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.Keep Simply Stargazing close at hand on your next nighttime outing.

When you''re out and about, keep this tabbed booklet by Jonathan Poppele close at hand. Featuring only Southwestern mammals, the booklet is organized by group for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few animal tracks at a time. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.Animal Tracks of the Southwest features: Pocket-sized format--easier than laminated foldouts Realistic track illustrations with size information More than 150 species found in the Southwest Step-by-step guide to track identification Track information chart and sample gait patterns

When you're out and about, keep this tabbed booklet by Jonathan Poppele close at hand. Featuring only Northwestern mammals of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and northern California, the booklet is organized by group for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few animal tracks at a time--created to look just as they appear in nature! The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field. Animal Tracks of the Northwest features: Pocket-sized format--easier than laminated foldouts Realistic track illustrations with size information More than 150 species found in the Northwest Step-by-step guide to track identification Track information chart and sample gait patterns

Your Quick Guide to Identifying Animal TracksWhen you’re out and about, keep this convenient track guide by Jonathan Poppele close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the tabbed booklet is organized by track group for quick identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few animal tracks at a time. The detailed illustrations cover more than 70 species of mammals—plus major groups of birds, reptiles, and amphibians—found in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and East Texas. The illustrations are carefully drawn to resemble the track prints as you might see them in the field. Plus, size information, sample gait patterns, and a step-by-step guide to track identification help to ensure positive ID. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the booklet durable. So bring this lightweight quick guide along on your next hike, camping trip, or walk to the park, and improve your tracking skills with every animal track sighting.

Your Quick Guide to Identifying Animal TracksWhen you’re out and about, keep this convenient track guide by Jonathan Poppele close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the tabbed booklet is organized by track group for quick identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few animal tracks at a time. The detailed illustrations cover more than 100 species of mammals—from mice and squirrels to deer and bears—as well as common birds, amphibians, and reptiles. It includes species found in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The illustrations are carefully drawn to resemble the track prints as you might see them in the field. Plus, size information, sample gait patterns, and a step-by-step guide to track identification help to ensure positive ID. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the booklet durable. So bring this lightweight quick guide along on your next hike, camping trip, or walk in the park, and improve your tracking skills with every animal track sighting.

With an introduction to astronomy basics and a special section on constellations, this is a perfect children’s guide to stargazing.You’ve gazed at stars. Perhaps you’ve even identified a few constellations, planets, and other distant objects. Now become a young astronomer. Learn all about outer space. Author, educator, and naturalist Jonathan Poppele presents a kids’ introduction to the night sky. The children’s book, ideal for early and middle-grade readers, conveys fascinating information for beginners. Kids gain an understanding of stars, our solar system, and deep sky objects.From there, readers are introduced to more than 25 different constellations that are important to know and easy to locate. With the Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Orion, Perseus, and more, the constellations section serves as an identification aid and offers information about when to look, where to look, and what to look for.A season-by-season tour of the night sky provides advice to help children experience success while stargazing—with practical tips on locating each constellation. There are also fun ideas for the entire family to enjoy, a wonderful way to turn stargazing into a shared hobby.Inside You’ll FindA guide to more than 25 important-to-know constellationsPractical tips on locating each constellationThe basics of astronomy, the solar system, and outer spaceTips and tricks to help you spot the many amazing sights of the night sky

Identify bird tracks with this pocket-size booklet, organized by track shape for convenience of use.Whether you’re a tracker who studies animal tracks, a bird watcher, a gardener, or simply someone who appreciates nature and all of its curiosities, keep this convenient guide close at hand. Written by tracking expert Jonathan Poppele and designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by similar track shapes and then by size for quick identification. Narrow your choices by shape, and view just a few bird tracks at a time.The detailed illustrations cover 55 species of birds: backyard birds like the American Goldfinch, raptors like the Bald Eagle, game birds like the Ring-Necked Pheasant, and water birds like the Wood Duck. The illustrations are carefully drawn to resemble the track prints as you might see them in the field. Plus, size information, gait descriptions, and a step-by-step guide to track identification help to ensure positive ID. The tear-resistant pages make the booklet durable.Quick Guide Features:Pocket-size format—easier than laminated foldoutsLife-size track illustrations with foldout pages for larger speciesTracks and color photos of 55 common and important bird speciesHelpful information about leg anatomy, gaits, and bird signBring this lightweight quick guide along on your next hike, camping trip, or walk in the park, and discover which birds have been there and which birds you still might see.

See the Moon in a whole new light with this informative, easy-to-use guide that introduces the lunar cycle, one day at a time.The Moon is our closest celestial neighbor—always present yet full of mystery. Its shifting phases, dramatic surface features, and role in human history make it one of the most captivating objects in the night sky. Discover the Moon like never before with Get to Know the Moon by award-winning author Jonathan Poppele, who takes you on a night-by-night journey through the lunar cycle.This beautiful, full-color guide presents a 28-day exploration of the Moon’s phases, revealing how its features change in appearance from one night to the next. Each entry pairs a clear photograph of the Moon with descriptive insights, highlighting craters, maria, mountain ranges, and other surface landmarks as they emerge from shadow and fade again into darkness. Whether you’re observing with the naked eye, binoculars, or a small telescope, you’ll find guidance tailored to your equipment and level of experience.Learn to identify earthshine, understand the effects of libration, and navigate the subtle shifts in visibility across seasons and atmospheric conditions. Jonathan blends scientific accuracy with a conversational tone, making astronomy approachable and engaging for amateurs, families, educators, and anyone drawn to the rhythms of the night sky. Get to Know the Moon turns casual stargazing into informed exploration.Inside you’ll find:Day-by-day study of the Moon’s appearance and surface featuresObservation tips for naked-eye viewing, binoculars, and telescopesDescriptions of key lunar features, from famous craters to Apollo landing sitesClear explanations of phenomena like earthshine and libration

Play cards and learn about animal tracks!This gorgeous deck, put together by award-winning author Jonathan Poppele, features detailed illustrations of 54 of the most common mammal tracks of the Midwest states, including the Black Bear, Bobcat, Northern Raccoon, and more! Anyone who enjoys the outdoors will love having these playing cards for their favorite games and for quick ID.

Your Quick Guide to Identifying Mammal Tracks When you're out and about, keep this tabbed booklet by Jonathan Poppele close at hand. Designed for ease of use and featuring only mammals of the Southwest, the booklet is organized by group for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few animal tracks at a time. The detailed illustrations cover more than 150 species and are carefully drawn to resemble the track prints as you might see them in the field. Plus, size information, sample gait patterns, and a step-by-step guide to track identification help to ensure positive ID. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable. So bring this lightweight quick guide along on your next hike, camping trip, or walk in the park, and improve your tracking skills with every animal track sighting.

Play cards and learn about animal tracks!This gorgeous deck of playing cards, put together by author Jonathan Poppele, features detailed animal track illustrations of 54 common mammals-including the River Otter, Moose, Canada Lynx, and more-created to look just as they appear in nature! All featured species are applicable for the Northwestern states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and northern California! Anyone who enjoys the outdoors will love having these cards for playing their favorite games or to use as animal track flash cards.

When you're out and about, keep this tabbed booklet by Jonathan Poppele close at hand. Featuring only mammals from the Rocky Mountain states of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming, the booklet is organized by group for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few animal tracks at a time--created to look just as they appear in nature! The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field. Animal Tracks of the Rocky Mountains features: Pocket-sized format--easier than laminated foldouts Realistic track illustrations with size information More than 150 species found in the Rocky Mountain states Step-by-step guide to track identification Track information chart and sample gait patterns

Play Cards and Learn to Identify Mammal Tracks in California!Anyone who enjoys nature, wildlife, and the great outdoors will love these cards for playing your favorite games or to use as flash cards. Inspired by Jonathan Poppele's popular Animal Tracks of California quick guide, this gorgeous deck of playing cards features detailed illustrations of 54 of the most notable mammal tracks in the state, from Northern California to Southern California. Each card depicts realistic tracks of such animals as the American Pika, Black Bear, Pronghorn, and more-along with range maps-so you can begin to learn what 54 different animal prints look like.Card Features54 of the most notable mammal tracksRealistic illustrations on every cardIdeal for card games or as flash cardsPlay games like blackjack, poker, rummy, and solitaire while learning more about tracking. Get Animal Tracks of California Playing Cards for yourself, and you can also give this deck of cards as a fun and thoughtful gift.

Your quick guide to identifying animal tracksWhen you're out and about, keep this tabbed booklet by Jonathan Poppele close at hand. Featuring only California mammals, the booklet is organized by group for quick and easy identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few animal tracks at a time. Realistic track illustrations that cover more than 140 species, along with size information, sample gait patterns, and a step-by-step guide to track identification, help to ensure positive ID. The pocket-sized format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the book durable in the field.