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This is your handy field guide to the most common and fascinating spiders of North and South Carolina. Its innovative format makes field identification of over 100 species simple and fun, with color photos, detailed information and much more!

Which spider spits venom and sticky threads? Why don't Northerners need to fear the Black Widow? These answers and more are found in Spiders of the North Woods. The easy-to-follow format makes field identification of 135 species simple and fun.

Get the field identification guide to 81 of the most commonly seen mosses and liverworts of the Upper Midwest and New England.Welcome to the fascinating world of mosses! Once you take a closer look, it becomes clear that these small, often-overlooked plants are everywhere—and they can be identified in the field. This first-of-its-kind guide introduces nature lovers to 81 of the mosses and liverworts most commonly found in the northern forests, including the many species of Sphagnum, an important carbon sink for the planet.Detailed descriptions, field-friendly identification tips, habitat notes, and full-color photographs help you recognize these quiet wonders and better understand the vibrant world beneath your feet. Stepping into the cool, green world of mosses and liverworts is an invitation to slow down, look closely, and discover a remarkable part of the natural world. This is the perfect guide to help you explore a miniature realm teeming with resilience, connection, and unexpected wisdom.Book Features:81 common mosses and liverworts of the North WoodsFirst-of-its-kind field guide for identifying bryophytes in northern forestsClear explanations of the differences between mosses and liverwortsDetailed species descriptions, identification tips, and habitat insightsGuidance on the tools and ethical practices for observing bryophytes responsiblyFull-color photographs to support accurate field identificationContent applicable to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Ontario, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wisconsin

Learn to Identify Tiger Beetles with This Field Guide We are all very lucky that tiger beetles aren't the size of German Shepherds! These ferocious, pint-sized predators are beautifully marked, and some are extremely colorful. They are fascinating to watch and easy to find. Join in the fun with Tiger Beetles of Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan by Mathew Brust with full-color photography by Mike Reese. All 21 species found in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan are covered in detail, with loads of amazing natural history and the information you need to identify what you see.Inside You’ll FindAll 21 species of tiger beetles found in Minnesota, Wisconsin & MichiganInnovative format that makes field identification a snapFieldmark arrows that point out the best distinguishing characteristicsThe best habitats to look for tiger beetlesMore than 180 color photos and detailed range maps for all speciesElytra comparison chart for easy IDs“Tiger beetling” has become very popular with naturalists across the country. Get in on the fun with this handy field guide that conveniently fits in your backpack or back pocket.

This is your guide to all 120 species of butterflies of the North Woods. Features include easy-to-use red bar phenograms, a phenology flight chart, habitat guide and binocular buying guide. The innovative format makes field identification a snap!

Lichens have the capability to dissolve granite. They are very colorful; oranges, yellows, greens, blacks and whites adorn trees, bedrock and even gravestones. This field guide spotlights 120 species, shown in color photos with natural history text.

Insects of the North Woods will help you identify more than 300 species of six-legged critters native to Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin. The book includes hundreds of color photos of beetles, bees, wasps, grasshoppers, crickets and more.

The authors scoured the buggy biomes in search of North Woods' orchids. The result is this handy book that makes field identification a snap. Learn about all 53 orchid species found in the North Woods, complete with photos, range maps and more.

This go-to guide will help you identify the most interesting six-legged critters native to the Northeast. Tom Murray shares natural history nuggets and identification tips on over 1,000 species of insects! The book includes hundreds of color photos.

The authors scoured New England and New York in search of orchids. The result is this handy book that makes field identification a snap. Learn about all 65 orchid species found in the region, complete with photos, range maps and more.

Ferns, horsetails and clubmosses are a surprisingly diverse group with a fascinating natural history. Some ferns are as tiny as golf tees, and others may tower to head height. Horsetail stems contain so much abrasive silica that they can be used to scour pots! Did you know that the spores from certain clubmosses are highly explosive and were used in creating flashes to light photos taken in the 1800s? This new addition to the North Woods Naturalist Series covers more than 100 species of ferns and friends native to Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Range maps, habitats, nature notes and an easy to understand description for each species are paired with more than 250 color photos!

From the massive moose to the miniscule mole, 68 species of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan mammals are described in vivid detail by mammalogist Roger Powell of Ely, Minnesota. Roger is a Professor Emeritus of North Carolina State University with a broad range of expertise from Black Bears to fishers to weasels. All native (and introduced species) are covered from lynx to Least Chipmunk, from wolf to Woodland Jumping Mouse and from Snowshoe Hare to Short-tailed Shrew. Every page will provide an "aha" moment and an exclamation of "I didn't know that!" You thought you knew our northern mammals...until you read this book!

Which dragonfly eats large butterflies and other dragonflies? Learn about all 102 species of dragonflies in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ontario. Over 250 new photos and 30-plus new illustrations have been added to the third edition of the best-selling Dragonflies of the North Woods, which won a National Outdoor Book Award. The new maps are larger and updated with the latest survey data, and each dragonfly species has a full 2-page spread of images and information!

All 51 Species of Damselflies in Minnesota, Wisconsin and MichiganGet the new edition of Damselflies of Minnesota, Wisconsin & Michigan. As part of the popular North Woods Naturalist Series, this handy field guide by Robert DuBois and Mike Reese contains detailed information and features an innovative format that makes field identification a snap. Fieldmark arrows point out the best distinguishing characteristics. Amazingly detailed art clearly illustrates the claspers and abdomen tips, further helping to distinguish between closely related species. The range maps are larger and updated with the latest survey data, and red-bar phenograms help you know when each species is on the wing. Fascinating natural history facts and more than 170 photographs create a perfect guide to carry with you. It is the first comprehensive guide to damselflies in all of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan.