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Identify mammal scat in eastern North America with this pocket-size guide.If you’re fascinated by animal tracks or the practice of tracking, then learning to identify scat is a helpful aid. If you’re curious about which critters are crossing your path or are in your backyard, then Scat Finder by Dorcas S. Miller is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use book, you can identify mammal scat of eastern North America, from the states that border the Mississippi River all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. Book Features:Key to mammal scat: cords, pellets, splats, and tubesTips on where to find scat and what its color and shape can tell youA look at the animals’ teeth, jaws, and digestive systemsClues for distinguishing between scat from similar species (e.g., within the same family)Scat size guide, including minimum, maximum, and typical size rangeA study of birds’ cough pellets and droppingsThe author’s professional drawings of the animals and their scatSmall (6- by 4-inch) format that fits in a pocket or backpack to take along on a hikeThis guide is applicable to eastern Canada and the US states of Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Identify deciduous trees in eastern North America with this pocket-size guide.

You can appreciate and enjoy nature’s beautiful trees—even during late fall and winter! If you’re curious about the deciduous trees that you see, then Winter Tree Finder by May Theilgaard Watts and Tom Watts is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use booklet, you can identify trees throughout much of the eastern United States and eastern Canada.

The book provides a dichotomous key to identifying deciduous trees in late fall and winter—without the leaves. Simply answer a series of simple questions about the appearance of their twigs, as well as bark, buds, location, and more. Along the way, professional illustrations help to guide you to a positive identification.

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Step-by-step guide to winter tree identificationMore than 120 species of deciduous treesProfessional line illustrations with key markings for identificationSmall format that fits into a pocket or pack

This guide is applicable to eastern Canada and the US states of Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and parts of Florida, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Identify mammal and bird scat of the eastern United States and eastern Canada with this pocket-size guide.

Whether you’re hiking with your family, on a camping trip, or spending time in your backyard, you’re sure to come across a variety of animal scat. If you’re interested in tracking or are curious about which critters are crossing your path, then Scat Finder by Dorcas S. Miller is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use format, you can identify scat in the eastern half of North America.

Perfect for hikers, campers, beginning trackers, and anyone with an interest in nature, the booklet introduces nearly 50 of the most common and important mammals and birds to know. Information about each critter’s diet, range, signs, and more, as well as tips for scat identification, point you in the right direction. The author’s illustrations help to ensure that you positively identify the scat you see.

This guide is applicable to eastern Canada and the US states of Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

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Beginner’s guide to animal scat identification40 species of mammals and 9 types of birdsProfessional illustrations with key markings for identificationSmall format that fits into a pocket or pack

Identify wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains—above the treeline—with this pocket-size guide.

You can appreciate and enjoy nature’s beautiful wildflowers! If you’re curious about the flowers that you encounter in the mountains, then Alpine Flower Finder by Janet L. Wingate, Ph.D., and Loraine Yeatts is exactly what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use booklet, you can identify wildflowers above the treeline in the Rocky Mountains.

The booklet provides a dichotomous key to identifying the most common and showy wildflowers. Just answer a series of simple questions about the color, shape, and appearance of the plant. Along the way, Janet’s professional illustrations help to guide you to a positive identification.

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Step-by-step guide to identifying wildflowersMore than 350 speciesProfessional line illustrations with key markings for identificationSmall format that fits into a pocket or pack

This guide is applicable to the mountain regions of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, as well as southern Alberta, Canada.