The National Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Watcher's Handbook from Joe La Tourette and the National Wildlife Federation is an authoritative guide to when, where, and how to watch North American animals in their natural habitats.

A photographic field guide of North American birds provides color photographs of birds in their natural habitat and discusses their physical characteristics, habitats, behaviors, songs, and migration routes.

National Wildlife Federation's World of Birds introduces kids ages 7 through 12 to more than 120 different species of birds in their native environments, with detailed illustrations and exciting, memorable information from Kim Kurki and the experts at the National Wildlife Federation. From the National Wildlife Federation, publishers of Ranger Rick, the popular nature magazine for kids, comes this exciting, dynamic, and wonderfully illustrated guide for young naturalists. National Wildlife Federation's World of Birds is arranged by habitat and identifies more than 100 birds. Kim Kurki1s engaging and highly accurate illustrations give kids a true and close-up appreciation of each bird species, such as its size, shape, color, and markings, as well as its habitat, call, and behavior. Kids will learn to recognize the birds by their individual characteristics, such as the male cardinal1s distinctive crest, the kestrel1s helicopter hover, and the goldfinch1s enchanting song. You1ll also discover what makes each bird amazing, including which is the fastest flier, which lays the biggest egg, and which spends years of its life in the water, never touching land. The excellent illustrations, nontechnical language, and fascinating facts throughout make this an ideal guide for beginner bird-watchers of any age!

With the emergence of urban and community forestry as the fastest growing part of our pro fession in the last 15 years, the need for a book such as this inevitably developed. The So ciety of American Foresters' urban forestry working group counts 32 or more universities now offering courses in this subject, and the number is growing. For the last several years I have coordinated a continuing education urban forestry course at Rutgers for nonmatriculated students. Registrants have included arborists, shade tree commissioners, landscape architects, city foresters, environmental commissioners, park superintendents, and others whose jobs involve care and management of trees. The course was started by Bob Tate in 1980, around a core of managerial subjects such as in ventories, budgets, and public relations. After Bob left in 1984 to join Asplundh and later to start his own prosperous business in California, the course languished after it exhausted the local market for those subjects.

Many college students remain puzzled by card catalogs, can't find books they need, and fail to use many of the important resources of the library despite tours, explanations, and much assistance from librarians. In this book, a community college librarian provides the direction students need to utilize the resources typically found in a community c

Provides advice and step-by-step instructions for converting a back yard into a bird sanctuary.

Whether they're beginners or seasoned shooters, women need to know some subtle (and not so subtle) differences to excel in—and enjoy—the shotgun sports. Ladies are not built like men. They don’t think like men. Women don’t react, move, or process life like men. And they don’t shoot like men. Firearms writer and shooter Laurie Bogart Wiles now offers a comprehensive guide to shotgunning targeted at the female shooter and covering target shooting, trap, skeet, five stand, FITASC, and wingshooting. Shotgun Sports for Women includes: Gun safety and gun respect The mental game and motivation Basic groundwork and practicing Gun fit for women’s body types Traveling with firearms Shooting clubs for women And much more! Women can pick up tips on improving their stance or learn the basics in Shooter's Bible Guide to Shotgun Sports for Women. Also included are a detailed directory of shooting schools and instructors, youth programs, suggested reading, gunmakers, manufacturers of shooting attire and accessories, and an extensive glossary. Armed with the extensive knowledge and experience of Laurie Bogart Wiles, this handy guidebook is a great way for women to learn about shotgunning from a fellow woman.

How hunters, birders, naturalists and photographers can get close to wild animals and birds.