Miscellaneous Books

The Essential, New York Times–Bestselling Guide to Botany and Booze “A book that makes familiar drinks seem new again . . . Through this horticultural lens, a mixed drink becomes a cornucopia of plants.”—NPR's Morning Edition “Amy Stewart has a way of...

Head outside and get the buzz on bugs! Packed with educational prompts and activities, this fourth book in the Backpack Explorer series encourages junior naturalists to spot insects while on a walk in the woods, playing in a park, or searching right...

The third book in the Backpack Explorer series from the Editors of Storey Publishing invites budding naturalists to head outside for a walk - in the woods, a park, or right in their backyard - to spot feathered friends. Backpack Explorer: Bird Watch...

California kids live in a magnificent natural playground, and 50 Hikes with Kids California helps them explore its beaches, deserts, mountains, and forests. Scavenger hunts for every hike make it fun for families to learn about the region's...

The organic gardener's guide to optimizing plant nutrition. ​“Gets deep into the weeds, so to speak, of the microscopic architecture of plants and the biochemical processes at play.” -Washington Post. Most gardeners realize that plants need to be fed,...

The organic grower's guide to mycorrhizae. "Accomplishes what few other books have - helping growers use mycorrhizae to improve the immune systems of plants. This natural union between plants and fungi is the foundation of the food web."- Paul Stamets,...

The organic gardener's guide to the soil food web, revised edition. "A breakthrough book. No comprehensive horticultural library should be without it." - American Gardener. When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains...

Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre! This comprehensive guide to homesteading provides all the information you need to grow and preserve a sustainable harvest of grains and vegetables; raise animals for meat, eggs, and dairy; and keep...

76 useful things you can build to create customized working spaces and storage facilities, equip the garden, store the harvest, house your animals, and make practical outdoor furniture. Gardeners, small farmers, and outdoor living enthusiasts will love...

40 slimy, squishy, super-cool experiments; capture big discoveries in a jar, from the magic of chemistry and physics to the amazing worlds of earth science and biology. Heatproof, transparent, and durable, the mason jar is a science lab just waiting to...

An outdoor workbook for kids, families, and classrooms. Clare Walker Leslie shows kids how to experience nature with all five senses, whether they live in the countryside, a major city, or somewhere in between. Guiding children through inspiring...

Everything you need to know to enjoy birds in your backyard and beyond. Learn the how and why of bird behavior, from flirtatious mating practices and gorgeous birdsong to flying south for the winter. In this lively reference book, Laura Erickson...

Courting and mating rituals. From the lifelong devotion of the American crow to the dalliances of the eastern bluebird, from the bald eagle dazzling aerial display to the male ruby-throated hummingbird’s reputation as a deadbeat dad”...

Indestructiblesis the trusted series for easing little ones into storytime. Beloved by babies and their parents, indestructible are built for the way babies "read". Features Chew proof Nontoxic 100% washable Rip proof - Made of ultra-durable tight-woven...

Horse Stories From Breyer. Anna Sewell's Classic Horse Tale, Black Beauty, Has Inspired Generations, And Is Now Is Brought To You In A Set With A Beautiful 1:12 Scale Model Of Black Beauty. The Book Follows Black Beauty From His Birthplace On A Quiet...

100 Stickers & Pop-Outs. Inspire young minds with this fun and educational activity book! Filled with stickers, fill-out forms, and pop-out pieces, this book is perfect for kids aged 3-7 who dream of becoming veterinarians. Little vets-to-be can use...

100 Stickers & Pop-Outs. “When I grow up, I want to be a farmer!” This fun activity book inspires creative role-play and hours of learning fun on the farm. With stickers, checklists, and pop-out pieces, everything a little farmer needs to plant, harvest,...