Winner of Parents’ Choice Approval

Ancient Forests untangles the complexity of old-growth forests. Termites, slime molds, owls and flying squirrels seem more like neighbors, thanks to the activities in this engaging, scientifically accurate book. Helps children see the interconnection between nature and people. Includes a sheet of 40 realistic forest stickers.
MAPA Award - “Honorable Mention” for editing.

• Explore forest neighborhoods
• Take a "Forest Trek" visiting patches of ancient forests across North America
• Be a science detective, solving some forest mysteries
• Create a forest mobile
• Survive a season as a spotted owl ... if you can!

“Rarely is the ecology of ancient forests made so understandable and enjoyable for kids. The interactive components are fun and effective.”
Gerald Bishop, Editor, Ranger Rick magazine.

Discovering Black Bears is a nature activity book that explores the natural history of the American black bear, its behavior and habitat. It also covers bear-human conflicts and how problems can be resolved. This engaging book, aimed at children of all ages, introduces the reader to real-life bear biologists, who have new insights into bear behavior. Discovering Black Bears has full color illustrations, a sheet of black bear stickers, and contains 20 activities designed to challenge children’s minds.

This book is an excellent resource for Project Wild

“This is a wonderfully interactive and informative book. Surely this will inspire a conservation ethic in many a young reader.”
Nina Fascione, Vice-president, Field Conservation Programs, Defenders of Wildlife

Discovering Crater Lake explores the formation of a crater, pinnacles and other geological features. Children learn about scientific research in deep water lakes, native plants and wildlife and winter survival. They enjoy the many Indian legends and the history of modern people. Includes a sheet of 40 realistic forest stickers.  

• Explore the formation of Crater Lake
• Delve into the secret depths of the lake
• Discover why the lake is so blue
• Play the "Adventure Trail Game"
• Investigate people important to the history of Crater Lake

Winner of 1996 Parents’ Choice Approval

• Travel to the world’s greatest quakes
• Solve an earthquake mystery
• Unearth the cause of earthquakes
• Crack the secret earthquake code
• Investigate myths
• Become earthquake safety cops

“Discovering Earthquakes turns children into young seismologists and engineers. Clever activities help demystify this frightening natural phenomenon.”
Mary Lou Zoback, Ph.D. Seismologist,
U.S. Geological Survey

Discovering Endangered Species introduces concepts of biological diversity and the interdependence of life on earth. Children learn of habitat loss and other problems faced by threatened and endangered species. Includes a sheet of 51 realistic stickers. Our BEST SELLER!

• Discover biological diversity
• Learn the value of habitats
• Find out about habitat loss
• Unearth other threats to life
• Think about ways you can help

“Discovering Endangered Species provides scientifically accurate information on a critical environmental issue for the next generation of scientists and environmentally informed citizens.”
Paul R. Ehrlich,
Bing Professor of Population Studies, Stanford University.

Discovering Marine Mammals focuses on the world of sea mammals. Children have a whale of a good time finding out about interesting behaviors, ecological relationships and environmental challenges. Includes a sheet of 32 realistic marine mammal stickers. Includes a sheet of 32 realistic marine mammal stickers.

• Migrate with whales
• Visit an ocean restaurant
• Swim in a magical undersea kingdom
• Hunt for lunch with an otter!
• Draw a pattern on a whale
• Whistle, chirp, cry and new like marine mammals

“The marine mammal book gently explains environmentalism and respect for wildlife when the learning child in most open to these concepts.”
Victor B. Scheffer, Author of The Year of the Whale
and The Year of the Seal.

Discovering Mount Rainier helps young naturalists discover the animals, plants and unique beauty of a mountain ecosystem. Differences between low elevation and subalpine areas are illustrated. Children are fascinated by learning about volcanic and glacial action in forming mountains.
Includes a sheet of 40 realistic forest stickers.   

Discovering Salmon is a lively introduction to the life cycles, habitats, legends, ecological relationships and environmental challenges of salmon. Includes a sheet of 50 realistic salmon and trout stickers.

• Survive the Incredible Journey
• Chart salmon rivers
• Solve a fish riddle
• Explore a food chain
• Swim a maze
• Think about threats - the 4 H’s
• Play fish trivia

“Discovering Salmon contains a delightful assortment of activities that captivate and inform kids of all ages. Its message about wild and endangered salmon is especially important.”
Diane Higgins, Author, California’s Salmon and Steelhead, Our Valuable Natural Heritage, The Wild Salmon Center, California.

This exciting new book explores the natural history,  environmental relationships and current plight  of sharks and rays in our world’s threatened oceans using clever, engaging activities and stunning illustrations. Children explore shark neighborhoods, create an ocean mobile, travel a protected area maze, become a shark biologist, and survive a journey as a shark. Includes a page of scientifically accurate full colored stickers.

“An exciting and factual book that will help set the record straight with the most important people—our children.”
Samuel H. Gruber (Shark Doc), Professor
University of Miami; Director, Bimini Biological Field Station.

Winner of Three Awards

Discovering Volcanoes helps young scientists learn about the volcanic peaks in the Cascade range from California to British Columbia. Children discover geologic and volcanic features and processes. It has been one of the best selling children's books at Mt. St. Helens. Revised with each printing, this book is VERY POPULAR - over 90,000 in print.

• Travel with a volcanaut
• Play the game Boom
• Solve a volcano riddle
• Build a volcano
• Explore the Ring of Fire

“Discovering Volcanoes provides scientifically accurate information on geologic and volcanic features and processes. It is a fun way to introduce young scientists to volcanism.”
-- Julie Donnaly-Nolan, Volcanologist.

• Track wolves in the wild
• Meet an actual wolf pack
• Solve a barnyard mystery
• Survive one season as a wolf

“Discovering Wolves is an outstanding resource for children of all ages. This book is unique in getting children to think about predator-prey relationships, current research and wolf-human conflicts.”
L. David Mech, Wolf Biologist and Author of The Wolf, The Way of the Wolf, and The Arctic Wolf: Living With the Pack.

The Discovery Book for the Seattle Aquarium is a fun exploration of the Seattle Aquarium and marine organisms of the Pacific coast.

Children investigate the world of sedges, rushes, ducks and frogs in this beautifully illustrated, action-packed book. Youngsters come to understand the importance and diversity of wetlands by becoming wetland detectives, traveling through a wetland maze or with migrating waterfowl. Includes a sheet of 44 realistic wetland stickers.

Winner of Three Awards
Parents’ Choice
Parents’ Media
Ben Franklin award winner in category of science/environment

• “One of the most creative and engaging books on wetlands a great resource!”
  Dennis L. Nelson, 
  Executive Director, The Watercourse Program and Project WET.

Fun activities introduce children to the Irish migration to America and settlement in the United States, using Wisconsin as an example.

A nature activity about a specific place called Northwest Trek and the animals that live there.

• Great ideas for teachers, youth leaders, and anyone who is planning individual or group parties
• Easy icebreakers for getting acquainted
• Over 70 amusing games
• Challenging “word games”
• Creative ways to enliven most social occasions
• Stress reducers and creativity enhancers
• “Bait” for fishing for potential friends

“Healthy humor needs nourishment to thrive, and the Tabers have put together the quintessential book of game recipes guaranteed
to create merriment for all. Everyone’s a winner in the over 70 games you’ll find in this humdinger of a painless party planner.”

Betty Ammon, Library Director, Missoula, MT

Set of 40 realistic forest stickers. Use with the book  Ancient Forests or use with other projects.

Our wild stickers are photo and scrapbook safe.

Set of 32 realistic marine mammal stickers. Use with the book Discovering Marine Mammals or use with other projects.

Our wild stickers are photo and scrapbook safe.

Set of 50 realistic salmon and trout. Use with the book
Discovering Salmon or use with other projects.

Our wild stickers are photo and scrapbook safe.

Set of 54 realistic shark and ray stickers. Use with the book Discovering Sharks and Rays or use with other projects.

Our wild stickers are photo and scrapbook safe.

Set of 44 realistic wetland stickers. Use with the book Leapfrogging Through Wetlands or use with other projects.

Our wild stickers are photo and scrapbook safe.

Set of 34 realistic wolf stickers. Use with the book
Discovering Wolves or use with other projects.

Our wild stickers are photo and scrapbook safe.

From Nichols Garden Nursery in Oregon, learn about cooking with herbs from one of publisher Field’s best friends and (in her opinion), one of North America’s best cooks.

Whether looking for ways to use tender young basil leaves just picked form the garden or learning to cook with herbs for the first time, you will find inspiration and exciting recipes in Basic Herb Cookery.

Publisher: Nichols Garden Nursery Press, find link under "Our favorite links"

Help young people discover science skills and history through hands-on experiments and activities. Inspired by these discoveries, both girls and boys will see themselves as scientists.

Help young people discover science skills and history through hands-on experiments and activities. Inspired by these discoveries, both girls and boys will see themselves as scientists.