Timber Press – Region – Midwest Books
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Discover the flora, fauna, and natural history of the Midwest.
Did you know that one-quarter of all North American fish species are native to the Mississippi? Or that it shelters 300 species of birds during seasonal migrations? The Mississippi River runs through the heart of the nation, shaping its history and identity. But few of us understand its essences. It’s a life-giving force that sustains thriving ecosystems across wetlands, prairies, and bluffs.
In The Wild Mississippi, Dean Klinkenberg not only shares the wonders of the river, but he also shows you where to experience them firsthand. Pick up this must-read guide and get ready to experience the river wild!
You’ll discover:
- Hiking, biking, and paddling spots
- More than 160 parks, forests, and wildlife refuges
- Natural history museums and aquariums
- Excursions from Minneapolis, St. Louis, Memphis, New Orleans, and more
Field Guides
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Midwest Foraging
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Midwest Medicinal Plants
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Wildflowers of the Midwest
Discover the 50 most kid-friendly hikes in the Midwest with this book featuring maps and scavenger hunts of items to find along each trail—plus fun extras that will foster a curiosity about the region’s flora, fauna, and geology!
Midwest kids live in a magnificent natural playground. In 50 Hikes with Kids Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio, educators Wendy Gorton and Sharon Dewar give your family everything you need to explore its riversides, forests, mountains, and canyons. Readers will find easy-to-read trail maps, intuitive directions, elevation and length details for every hike, restroom informion, and places to grab a snack nearby. Plus, scavenger hunts for each trail make it fun for even the youngest trekkers to learn about local flora, fauna, and geology. Hikes include the Leatherleaf Bog Trail in Moraine Hills State Park, the Bluffs of Beaver Bend, the Lodges Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and more!
Native Plant Guides
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The Midwest Native Plant Primer
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Native Plants of the Midwest
Gardening Guides
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Grow Great Vegetables Illinois
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Grow Great Vegetables Indiana
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Grow Great Vegetables Michigan
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Grow Great Vegetables Minnesota and Wisconsin
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Grow Great Vegetables Ohio
(Oh, deer!)
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50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants
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Deer-Resistant Design
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