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Field guides

 
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These guides are incredible. They are very nice for helping with identification. Or even for casual reading if you would like to discover some species you would like to find.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers--E: Eastern Region - Revised Edition|Hardcover
 
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Another great field guide. I love looking through the pictures to give me ideas on things to look for
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees--E: Eastern Region|Hardcover
 
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Field guide for reptiles and amphibians. Shows some great images of species that are local, and some that are not
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians: North America|Hardcover
 
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This has been one of my favorite books for years. When I was a kid I had an earlier revision.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Insects and Spiders: North America|Hardcover
 
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While I don't live near an ocean, I still love browsing the images in hopes that one day I'll be able to visit tide pools.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Seashore Creatures: North America|Hardcover
 
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Very similar to the insect edition. However, this one specializes in butterflies and moths.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Butterflies: North America|Hardcover
 
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This guide is a bit different than the others I have listed. This is one of the guides dealing with things that aren't alive.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals: North America|Hardcover
 
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It's no secret that I adore mushrooms. They are simply fascinating. This guide goes over common species and what they are like.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms|Hardcover

Novels

 
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I read this as a kid in school and loved how the survival elements were actually real, and not some made up story.
Hatchet (Brian's Saga Series #1) - Gary Paulsen - Barnes & Noble