Bøker av Stan Tekiela

Focusing on birds of New York, this field guide features full-color photographs and information, organized by color, to help readers quickly and easily identify the birds they see.

This updated field guide, organized by color, features full-color photographs and information to help readers quickly and easily identify the Florida birds they see.

Identify raptors of the northeastern United States with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by group and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.Make birdwatching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekielas famous field guide, raptor identification is simple and informative. Theres no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that dont live in your area. The Birds of Prey of the Northeast Field Guide features 30 speciesevery type of raptor found in the region. For ease of use, the guide is organized by group: eagles, falcons, hawks, kites, owls, and vultures. When you see a bird of prey, you can determine its group by common visual characteristics. Then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is!This second edition includes updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stans expert insights. So grab the Birds of Prey of the Northeast Field Guide for your next birding adventureto help ensure that you positively identify the raptors you see in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, DC.Inside youll find:Only Northeastern raptors: every species found in the regionSimple organization: identify species by group and then by sizeQuick-compare section: sketches, silhouettes, and photos for side-by-side comparisonsStans Notes: naturalist tidbits and factsProfessional photos: crisp, stunning images

Identify bird eggs, feathers, and nests with this pocket-size booklet, organized by feather size for convenience of use.Whether you’re a tracker who studies animal signs, a bird watcher, a gardener, or simply someone who appreciates nature and its curiosities, keep this handy guide close at hand. Written by award-winning author, photographer, and naturalist Stan Tekiela and designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by birds’ typical feather sizes for quick identification. Narrow your choices by size, and browse through the spiral-bound booklet to identify your find.The detailed photographs cover 40 species: backyard birds like the American Goldfinch, game birds like the Wild Turkey, and water birds like the Mallard. Each entry includes information about the bird’s eggs, nest, feathers, and juveniles. Plus, you’ll appreciate basic information about egg anatomy, feather anatomy, and why it’s illegal to collect bird eggs, feathers, and nests.Bring 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. The content is applicable to the Northeast states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.Quick Guide Features:Pocket-size format—easier than laminated foldoutsPhotographs and information about 40 common bird speciesHelpful details about egg and feather anatomyTear-resistant pages that make the booklet durable

Identify Wisconsin mammals with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by family and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.Whether you happen upon an animal track or actually see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Wisconsin. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Wisconsin Field Guide features all 71 species found in the state, organized by family and then by size. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics and then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is! Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-color photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.This second edition includes updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan's expert insights. So grab the Mammals of Wisconsin Field Guide for your next outing to help ensure that you positively identify the wildlife you see.Inside you'll find: All 71 of Wisconsin's mammals, from mice to mooseFacts about size, habitat, range, young, and moreTimes each animal is most likely to be active and signs it might leave behindProfessional photos, range maps, and track patternsStan's naturalist notes and fascinating facts

Identify Minnesota mammals with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by family and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.Whether you happen upon an animal track or actually see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Minnesota. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Minnesota Field Guide features all 75 species found in the state, organized by family and then by size. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics and then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is! Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-color photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.This second edition includes updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan's expert insights. So grab the Mammals of Minnesota Field Guide for your next outing to help ensure that you positively identify the wildlife you see.Inside you'll find: All 75 of Minnesota's mammals, from mice to mooseFacts about size, habitat, range, young, and moreTimes each animal is most likely to be active and signs it might leave behindProfessional photos, range maps, and track patternsStan's naturalist notes and fascinating facts

Identify Florida mammals with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by family and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.Whether you happen upon an animal track or actually see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Florida. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Florida Field Guide features all 77 species found in the state, organized by family and then by size. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics and then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is! Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-color photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.This second edition includes updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan's expert insights. So grab the Mammals of Florida Field Guide for your next outing to help ensure that you positively identify the wildlife you see.Inside you'll find: All 77 of Florida's mammals, from mice to manateesFacts about size, habitat, range, young, and moreTimes each animal is most likely to be active and signs it might leave behindProfessional photos, range maps, and track patternsStan's naturalist notes and fascinating facts

Identify Colorado mammals with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by family and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information.Whether you happen upon an animal track or actually see wildlife in nature, interacting with mammals is a thrill. Learn to identify mammals in Colorado. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Colorado Field Guide features all 130 species found in the state, organized by family and then by size. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics and then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is! Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-color photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification.This second edition includes updated photographs and range maps, expanded information, and even more of Stan's expert insights. So grab the Mammals of Colorado Field Guide for your next outing to help ensure that you positively identify the wildlife you see.Inside you'll find: All 130 of Colorado's mammals, from mice to mooseFacts about size, habitat, range, young, and moreTimes each animal is most likely to be active and signs it might leave behindProfessional photos, range maps, and track patternsStan's naturalist notes and fascinating facts

Get the children's field guide to 86 bird species in New York, organized by color to help kids identify them.Stan Tekiela's famous Birds of New York Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids' Guide to Birds of New York features 86 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information (such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan's cool facts) that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Empire State!Inside You'll Find86 of the most common and important New York birds to knowSpecies organized by color for quick and easy identificationFull-color photographs and a full page of information for each birdField marks, favorite hangouts, range maps, Stan's cool facts, and moreBONUS: Fun activities for the whole family to enjoy

Identify bird eggs, feathers, and nests with this pocket-size booklet, organized by feather size for convenience of use.Whether you’re a tracker who studies animal signs, a bird watcher, a gardener, or simply someone who appreciates nature and its curiosities, keep this handy guide close at hand. Written by award-winning author, photographer, and naturalist Stan Tekiela and designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by birds’ typical feather sizes for quick identification. Narrow your choices by size, and browse through the spiral-bound booklet to identify your find.The detailed photographs cover 40 species: backyard birds like the American Goldfinch, game birds like the Wild Turkey, and water birds like the Mallard. Each entry includes information about the bird’s eggs, nest, feathers, and juveniles. Plus, you’ll appreciate basic information about egg anatomy, feather anatomy, and why it’s illegal to collect bird eggs, feathers, and nests.Bring 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. The content is applicable to the Midwest states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.Quick Guide Features:Pocket-size format—easier than laminated foldoutsPhotographs and information about 40 common bird speciesHelpful details about egg and feather anatomyTear-resistant pages that make the booklet durable

Discover a fun new way to learn about birds with this interactive picture book that helps children identify birds by their feathers.Birds are wonders of nature—captivating to see and observe. Feathers are perhaps their most interesting aspect. The delicate down feathers keep them warm, and the sturdy flight feathers allow them to soar. Yet each species’ feathers are visually unique, and that’s where the fun truly begins! Whose Feather Is That? turns the beautiful bird coverings into a guessing game.Written by award-winning author, nature photographer, and naturalist Stan Tekiela, this interactive children’s book presents a photograph of a feather, along with a clever clue about the bird to which it belongs. Readers get to examine the evidence and then formulate a guess as to “Whose feather is that?” Then turn the page to discover the answer.Can you identify each bird based on its feather? Find out here! Along the way, you’ll learn fascinating facts about such amazing avians as the Great Horned Owl, Northern Cardinal, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and Wild Turkey. Whose Feather Is That? features Stan’s stunning wildlife photography and expert information that children, adults, and educators will appreciate. The book is an entertaining introduction to a variety of bird species found in North America. With every reading, kids will become more familiar with wildlife and the natural world.

"Identify West Virginia birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make birdwatching in West Virginia even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guides, field identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. The Birds of West Virginia Field Guide features 125 species of West Virginia birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes"--

"Stan Tekiela's famous Birds of Washington Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids' Guide to Birds of Washington features 86 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information (such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan's cool facts) that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Evergreen State!"--

Learn to identify trees in the Northeast with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment.Make tree identification simple, informative, and productive with the field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don’t grow in New England. Learn about 117 species found in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont (every native tree plus common non-natives), organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree’s leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is.Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, including special sections about fall colors and leaf peeping, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. so grab the Trees of New England Field Guide for your next outing—to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.Book Features117 species: Every native tree plus common non-nativesEasy to use: Thumb tabs show leaf type and attachmentCompare feature: Decide between look-alikesStan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and factsProfessional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images

"Make birdwatching in Oklahoma even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guides, field identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. The Birds of Oklahoma Field Guide features 122 species of Oklahoma birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes"--

"Make birdwatching in Arkansas even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guides, field identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. The Birds of Arkansas Field Guide features 131 species of Arkansas birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes"--

"Learn to identify mammals in Texas. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Texas Field Guide features all 157 species found in the state, organized by family and then by size. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics and then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is!"--

"Learn to identify mammals in Arizona. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, mammal identification is simple and informative. The Mammals of Arizona Field Guide features all 144 species found in the state, organized by family and then by size. When you see a mammal, you can determine its family by common visual characteristics and then turn to the corresponding section to find out what it is!"--

"Make bird-watching in Nevada even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guides, field identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. The Birds of Nevada Field Guide features 138 species of Nevada birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes"--

"First Edition 2013 (entitled Bears: Black, Brown & Polar Bears)."--T.p. verso.

"Make bird-watching in Utah even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This handy book features 138 species of Utah birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes"--

"Learn about 124 species found in the state (every native tree plus common non-natives), organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree's leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification"--

"With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don't grow in Illinois. Learn about 124 species found in the state (every native tree plus common non-natives), organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree's leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification"--

"With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This handy book features 127 species of Nebraska birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes"--

"Make bird-watching in Maryland and Delaware even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This handy book features 148 species of Maryland and Delaware birds-including Washington, D.C., and the Chesapeake Bay-organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes"--