Guide to Great Lakes Coastal Plants
by Ellen Elliott Weatherbee
Including simple, yet authoritative, descriptions of sixty-seven of the most interesting plants found along the United States and Canadian shores, this guidebook is full of great information about coastal plants in the Great Lakes region. See: Details

Great Lakes Nature: An Outdoor Year
by Mary Blocksma
From blue moons to bald eagles, this new edition of Great Lakes Nature—now lavishly illustrated in color—is a guide to nature's everyday but often-overlooked gems. With an open-mind and the curiosity of an old-fashioned naturalist, author Mary Blocksma furnishes more than just ecological nomenclature; she unearths a treasure trove of tips, hints, and trivia. See: Details

Lake Superior Rock Picker's Guide
by Bruce Mueller and Kevin Gauthier
This guidebook is for anyone who has walked along a Lake Superior beach, picked up a stone, and wondered, "What is this?" A section of color photographs is included to help with identification. With great detail and helpful illustrations, the authors describe the kind of rocks you'll find—including copper, iron, and gold—provide hints for telling the stones apart, and show you the best places to find each stone. Also included are suggestions for handling the stones, including the best polishing methods, and fascinating information on the rocks' origins. See: Details

Lake Michigan Rock Picker's Guide
by Bruce Mueller
This is the perfect guidebook for anyone or any family who walks the beach and wonders, "What is this?" The author, Bruce Mueller, researched the entire shoreline of Lake Michigan to write this guide to Lake Michigan rocks. See: Details

Michigan Trees: A Guide to the Trees of the Great Lakes Region
by Burton V. Barnes and Warren H. Wagner, Jr.
Now in its tenth decade of publication, Michigan Trees is written and illustrated in a style that appeals to botanists, ecologists, and amateur naturalists alike, Michigan Trees gives readers everything they need to know for identifying the trees of the Great Lakes. See: Details

Rip Currents: Break the Grip of the Rip
Brochure details the dangers of rip currents, how they occur and what to do if someone is caught in one. Includes a full-color diagram. The brochure is part of a suite of public outreach materials to raise awareness of rip currents in the Great Lakes and oceans. Developed by Michigan Sea Grant, in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service and the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA). See: Details

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