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 Lost!... But Found Safe And Sound This 12-minute, professionally produced video is designed to show children, ages 4-12, what to do if they become lost in remote areas such as parks or forests. It follows the actions and thinking of 7-year-old Kelly, who sets out on a long-awaited hike on a beautiful day in the woods with her parents and brother. She runs ahead, gets separated from the rest of the family and becomes lost. Kelly initially panics and runs aimlessly looking for her family. She ... more info |
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 Night of the Grasshopper Mouse by Chris Ruggia. Jack and Mel star in an all-new, print-only adventure! The old stories tell of a carnivorous, bloodthirsty...mouse?! It can't be true – OR CAN IT??? ...with 3 bonus pages of sketches and nature info! Chris Ruggia, 2010. 28-page mini-comic, 5.5 x 7.25" "It is great for all ages and a really excellent story that gives all kinds of information about animals that live in Texas in a fun and exciting way. It's both a great story and very ... more info |
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9780486211251 |
4.95 |
 North American Indian Design Coloring Book Seventy-one authentic examples of Indian design from Indian masks, beadwork, pottery, metal, stone, and wood selected and redrawn by Paul Kennedy. Sandpainting of gods, battle scenes, geometric designs, birds, flowers, animal figures, more, by Eskimo, Northwest Coast, Pueblo, Navajo, Plains, Chippewa, and other tribes. All material identified. Dover Publications, 1971. 8.25" x 11" paperback, 48 pages. |
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 Peterson Field Guide Coloring Books - Birds by Peter Alden and John Sill. From the brilliant blue of an Indigo Bunting to the scarlet red of a Summer Tanager, coloring your own field guide is the most enjoyable way to learn about birds. Each drawing is accompanied by a brief description that educates as it entertains. Place the new color stickers next to the drawings for a visual reference while coloring. Coloring the drawings helps reinforce the color, image, and shape of each bird, improving ... more info |
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9780618307234 |
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 Peterson Field Guide Coloring Books - Butterflies by Robert Michael Pyle and Sarah Anne Hughes. From the black-and-white stripes of a Zebra Swallowtail to the pale jade of a Malachite, coloring your own field guide is the most enjoyable way to learn about butterflies. Each drawing is accompanied by a brief description that educates as it entertains. Place the new color stickers next to the drawings for a visual reference while coloring. Coloring the drawings helps reinforce the color, image, ... more info |
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9780486241111 |
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 Reptiles and Amphibians Coloring Book by Thomas C. Quirk, Jr. Accurate line renderings of over 70 alligators, snakes, lizards, frogs, toads, and more. Concise captions give scientific name, size, habitat, coloring, distinguishing characteristics, other data. Total of 44 black-and-white illustrations, reproduced in authentic color on covers. Copyright-free, wonderful for learning, coloring. Dover Publications, 1981. 8.25" x 11" paperback, 48 pages. |
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 Stars by Herbert S. Zim and Robert H. Baker; Revised and updated by Mark R. Chartrand. Enjoy the wonders of the heavens and understand more fully what you see. This Golden Guide shows you how with 150 full-color illustrations, including: Charts of the major constellationsTables to help locate the planetsUp-to-date explanations of meteors, comets, eclipses, and other celestial objects Ideal for classroom use, to take along on vacations, and for use at home. |
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 The Bird Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta. Quick! Can you think of a bird whose name begins with X? Jerry Pallotta found one, and also birds for Q and Z and all the other letters of the alphabet. Full of facts and fun, this book is sure to intrigue children with its array of feathered friends, from the familiar to the exotic. A wonderful way for young people to learn their alphabet. Charlesbridge Publishing, 1986. 10" x 8" paperback, 36 pages. |
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 The Cactus Coloring Book by Stefen Bernath. Cacti: familiar symbols of prickly endurance on stark landscapes. But the family cactacae ranges from Argentina to Canada and includes tropical Brazilian, West Indies flora as well as peyote. These 45 plates of over 25 species rendered for coloring provide an excellent primer on the plant. Introduction, captions, hints for growing. All plants are pictured in their natural colors on the gatefold cover. Here are 45 plates and over 25 species of ordinary ... more info |
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9780486240220 |
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 The Dinosaur Coloring Book by Anthony Rao. Forty-five drawings, superbly rendered for coloring, of Archaeopteryx, Stegosaurus, Archelon, Tyrannosaurus — largest and fiercest carnivore ever to walk the earth — Pteranodon, Oviraptor, Triceratops, Gorgosaurus, Plateosaurus, Styracosaurus, Tylosaurus, Dimetrodon, Brontosaurus, and more. In all, 32 dinosaurs, 6 non-dinosaurian archosaurs, 1 fossil bird, and 1 ancient sea turtle. Dover Publications, 1980. 8.25" x 11" paperback, 48 pages. |
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 The Fairy and the Chupacabra and Those Marfa Lights by James A. Mangum and Sidney Spires, illustrated by James A. Mangum. The de Veras fairy clan lives in the Glass Mountains near the village of Marathon, Texas. Javier, a fairy prince, decides to travel to town by himself. He 'forgets' to tell his parents. Once in Marathon, Javi encounters a very lonely and misunderstood chupacabra. Cuidado, Javier! Now his brave sister, Princess Marisol, must rescue him. Deje la aventura comenzar! Let the ... more info |
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15.95 |
 The Three Little Javelinas by Susan Lowell. Everyone knows the story of the three little pigs, but now you're going to meet the three little javelinas (pronounced ha-ve-LEE-nas)-loveable, wild, southwestern cousins of pigs. Living in homes built out of tumbleweeds and saguaro ribs (from the fallen giant cacti), the first two javelinas are soon running from the hungry coyote, who had hoped to eat them with red chile sauce. And where do they go for shelter? Why, to their wise sister's house, made ... more info |
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 The Tortoise and the Jackrabbit by Susan Lowell. The Tortoise and the Hare with a southwestern flair. Tortoise, living comfortably in her home on Slow Lane, awakens one morning feeling good and challenges cocky Jackrabbit to a race. Patiently bumping her way through the desert landscape, Tortoise heads for the finish line as Jackrabbit cheerfully skips--and sleeps. Roadrunner, Tarantula, Gila Monster and even a Javelina or three cheer them on. Irresistible fun for the young and old alike. ... more info |
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 Uncover a Tarantula by David George Gordon This unique model-within-a-book lets readers uncover the layers of a tarantula as they turn the pages. When the book is closed, custom-molded plastic model parts fit together. When the book is opened, each biological system of the spider is explored and explained with parts from the model and beautiful illustrations. From fangs to spinnerets, readers will learn about these fascinating (and frightening) creatures. Uncover a Tarantula examines the ... more info |
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 Who Pooped In the Park? Written by Gary D. Robson and illustrated by Robert Rath. Get the scoop on poop! Sometimes the animals that live in Big Bend National Park are hard to find....but you can almost always find their poop! Come along with Emily, Michael, and their parents as they find poop (scat) and footprints (tracks) and discover which animal made them! This book is an ideal tool for teaching kids about animal behavior, diet, and scat and tracks identification-it's the perfect companion ... more info |
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 Wildlife of Cactus and Canyon Country by Marj Dunmire. A coloring activity book. 48 pages. 1988. |
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Road Guide to Backcountry Dirt Roads of Big Bend National Park by Park Staff. Updated in 2004. Detailed mileage logs of Old Ore Road, Glenn Spring Road and River Road. Good descriptions of historic sites and scenery, human and natural history. 40 pages; black and white photographs.
Big Bend Trip Planner Contains the following items: Paved Road Guide, Backcountry Road Guide, Hiker's Guide, Terlingua-Chisos Map, and Big Bend Nature Guide. Save 20 % purchased as the planner vs. individually. 
Big Bend: Official National Park Handbook by the National Park Service and Helen Moss. Produced by the National Park Service, this full color book provides a brief introduction to Big Bend's ecology and history as well as a concise travel guide. Over one hundred full-color photographs along with historic photos, illustrations, and a park map. 5.75" x 8.25" softcover. 128 pages. 2007.
Death In Big Bend: Real Stories of Death and Rescue in Big Bend National Park , by Laurence Parent. Most visitors to Big Bend National Park enjoy a wonderful, incident-free vacation and return with great photos, thrilling memories, and stories of excitement and adventure. But accidents, even catastrophes, can happen. For a rare few park visitors, a simple mistake, a lack of adequate preparation, or just plain bad luck has led to deadly or near deadly outcomes. Heat stroke, dehydration,
Enjoying Big Bend National Park: A Friendly Guide to Adventures for Everyone by Gary Clark, photographs by Kathy Adams Clark. Big Bend National Park is an adventure waiting to happen - all it takes is choosing an excursion that is just right for you! Veteran naturalist Gary Clark and photographer Kathy Adams Clark want everyone to make the most of their trips to one of the country's wildest national parks, so this book will help you choose the best hike or drive based on the season of the year
Great Walks of Big Bend by Robert Gilmore; photographs by Eileen Oktavec. Great Walks guides carefully describe and, with beautiful full-color photographs, lavishly illustrate only the best walks in the world. And for your convenience, they're pocket-sized. Great Walks are mostly short, easy, and on smooth, gently graded trails. Most important, they feature often continuous views of the world's most beautiful and interesting scenery. Texas' Big Bend region has 14 Great Walks and 6 Honorable
Hiker's Guide to the Trails of Big Bend National Park by Park Staff. Covers all major trails in the park, from short self-guiding nature trails to strenuous backpacking routes. 32 pages; black and white photographs. Revised 2005.
Hiking Big Bend National Park 2nd Edition by Laurence Parent. Hiking Big Bend National Park features forty-seven of the finest trails in Texas-from short day hikes to backcountry treks. With this comprehensive guide, veteran hiker Laurence Parent provides all the information you need to get the most out of hiking this natural wonderland. Look inside to find: Hikes suited to every abilityDetailed trail descriptionsGPS-compatible trail maps and route profilesMile-by-mile directional
Road Guide to the Paved and Improved Roads of Big Bend National Park by Park Staff. Describes points of interest visible from all paved and improved dirt roads in the park. 48 pages; black and white photographs. Revised 1991.
River Guide to the Rio Grande: General Information by Park Staff. Contains river use regulations, equipment needs, and helpful hints for a successful river trip. Big Bend Natural History Association. 5 3/4" x 9" booklet. 16 pages. 1992.
River Guide to the Rio Grande: Colorado Canyon through Santa Elena Canyon by Park Staff. Covers the river from the farthest up-river put-in for Colorado Canyon (Tapado Canyon) through the mouth of Santa Elena Canyon. Photos, maps, natural history. Printed on waterproof paper to ensure their longterm usefulness, these guides contain topographic strip maps showing both sides of the river. All rapids and major topographical features are labeled. Interesting bits of human and natural history,
The Big Bend Guide by Allan C. Kimball. This is an informal guide for casual travelers to Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, and the surrounding area. It's for those who want to see and experience all they can of this singular countryside in a limited time, or on a limited budget, or with limited skills or interests. It's a guide for those who will travel about almost exclusively in a motor vehicle, and for those who venture off mostly on day hikes. It is especially a guide for
The Great Unknown of the Rio Grande by Louis F. Aulbach. This is a guide for canoeing, kayaking or rafting the section of the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park beginning at Terlingua Creek, the exit point for Santa Elena Canyon, including Boquillas Canyon and Mariscal Canyon, and ending at the bridge at La Linda, the starting point for trips through the Lower Canyons. Wilderness Area Map Service. 7 1/2" x 10" wirebound. 102 pages. 2007.
The Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande by Louis F. Aulbach and Joe Butler. Covers the spectacular 83-mile run from La Linda to Dryden Crossing-- the famed "Lower Canyons." This is a very in-depth study of the wildest section of the Rio Grande. All campsites and rapids mapped with a running log mile by mile. Photos, maps, natural history. Wilderness Area Map Service. 7 1/2" x 10" wirebound. 104 pages. Fourth edition 2005.
The Upper Canyons of the Rio Grande by Louis Aulbach. A guide to the Rio Grande from Presidio, through Colorado Canyon in Big Bend Ranch State Park and Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park, to Terlingua Creek. Wilderness Area Map Service. 7 1/2" x 10". 93 pages. 2000.
Backyard Guide to the Night Sky by Howard Schneider. Stargazing's too much fun to leave to astronomers, but often we're blinded by science—dry facts can easily turn enchantment into a chore. We just want to lie down, look up, and understand the heavens above. The National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky shows us how. Authors Howard Schneider and Patricia Daniels cover everything a beginning stargazer will need to know, from understanding the phases of the moon to picking Mars out of
National Audubon Society Pocket Guide - Constellations . Nifty little quick page-turner, covering the northern hemisphere skies, season by season, with closeup looks at 54 constellations, both the familiar and the less well known. A color chart of each constellation shows its boundaries, its characteristic shape, and its stars and deep-sky objects. Alfred A. Knopf. 6" x 4" softcover. 192 pages. 1995.
Peterson Field Guide, Stars and Planets , by Jay M. Pasachoff; illustrated by Wil Tirion. The fourth edition of this best-selling field guide has been completely revised and updated to include the latest information from leading astronomical sources. All the time-sensitive material is new and valid through 2014: solar eclipses, phases of the moon, positions of the planets, and more. Twenty-four Monthly Sky Maps, all newly revised and in color, show exactly what you'll see when facing north or
See The Milky Way In Big Bend Poster by Tyler E. Nordgren. Government posters during the Great Depression urged Americans to visit the national parks and see the wonders of the country. If you know where to look, a visit today can show you the wonders of the Universe. For many visitors to Big Bend, the sight of a glorious night sky largely free of light pollution is one of their most memorable discoveries. From August 2007 to August 2008 Tyler Nordgren, an astronomer and associate professor of
Stars Above, Earth Below: A Guide to Astronomy in the National Parks by Tyler Nordgren. The first book to make direct connections between astronomy and the landscapes, processes and cultures one experiences in the US National ParksLinks geological features readers can see in the National Parks to the very latest NASA spacecraft discoveries on other planets and their moonsForms a connection between what the reader sees on the ground and in the sky (using photographs and sky charts) to the deeper
The Night Sky Planisphere The Night Sky is widely recognized by the amateur astronomy and educational communities as the overall best planisphere on the market. Unlike coffee-table planispheres, The Night Sky is printed with dark stars on a light background, for easy nighttime readability.The constellations are drawn simply, emphasizing the brighter stars. (The constellation patterns were designed in collaboration with the editors of Sky and Telescope magazine.)Coordinate grid lines are shown
The Stars by H. A. Rey, now a classic of its genre. Excellent introduction to familiarizing yourself with the patterns and locating the stars and constellations in the night sky. Containing star charts, a guide to the constellations, and details about seasons and the movement of the objects we see in the sky, this classic book makes H. A. Rey’s passion for astronomy evident on every page. Second edition updates concentrate on the planetary and solar system information in the latter half of the
50 Common Birds of the Southwest by Richard L. Cunningham. An easy reference to 50 of the most commonly seen birds in the Southwest. Western National Parks Association. 6" x 9" softcover. 64 pages. 2005.
Amazing Hummingbirds of the U.S. produced by Charles W. Melton. This 30 minute DVD brings you into the fascinating world of hummingbirds. The first part briefly introduces you to sixteen hummingbird species that occur in the U.S., including identification tips, distribution, migration, and habitat preferences. The second part features a wide range of hummingbird behaviors such as nesting, feeding, response to predators, relationship with flower mites, preening, scratching, bathing,
Audubon's Birds of America Coloring Book by Paul E. Kennedy. Forty-five of Audubon's noted illustrations rendered for coloring: red-winged blackbird, painted bunting, wood duck, great blue heron, ruby-throated hummingbird, purple finch, blue jay, many more. Original plates reproduced in full color on covers. Common and scientific names and current range are included. Dover Publications, 1974. 8.25" x 11" paperback, 48 pages.
Basic Texas Birds: A Field Guide by Mark W. Lockwood. Finding all the birds in Texas can be a lifetime pursuit. Basic Texas Birds , an easy-to-use field guide, will help you identify over 180 species of birds that are found across the state, including a selection of the rarer "Texas specialties" that draw birders to Texas from around the world. These are the birds that form the basis of a birder's life list for Texas. Basic Texas Birds is organized by bird families to aid in
Bird Checklist , Big Bend National Park and Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River, by Mark Flippo. Eighth revision of original list of the birds of Big Bend National Park by Roland H. Wauer. 28 pages. 2008.
Big Bend Nature Guide , A comprehensive guide to the birds, animals and plants most commonly found in Big Bend National Park. Compiled for the park visitor who seeks the most information packed into the smallest pocket guide, this book will open your eyes to the "Nature of Big Bend". 32 pages, color illustrations.
Birding Texas by Roland H. Wauer and Mark A. Elwonger. The centerpiece of the book is a thoroughly researched status and distribution chart, 46 pages long, that tells which birds occur and how frequently in each of the state's ten birding regions. Such data has never been offered along regional lines before. This book includes more than 120 maps to help you find your way, a list of addresses and phone numbers to help you plan your birding trip, and a gallery of illustrations, drawn by artist
Birding the Southwestern National Parks by Roland H. Wauer. In this book, veteran parks interpreter Ro Wauer introduces the pleasures of birding in the national parks of the American Southwest. From California to Texas, from hugely popular destinations such as Arizona’s Grand Canyon to the mostly undiscovered shores of Amistad National Recreation Area, Wauer visits seventeen sites and gives us his advice on what birds to expect to see and where and how to find them. Written by a birder for
Wildflowers of Central Texas: A Guide to Common and Notable Species, photos and text by Greg Lasley This waterproof folding full color quick reference guide to 119 common birds includes information about habitat, fieldmarks, and seasons. 2010, Quick Reference Publishing, Inc. 4" x 9", 12 pages.
A Field Guide to The Birds of Mexico and Adjacent Areas by Ernest Preston Edwards. More than a thousand species of birds occur in Mexico and in the adjacent countries of Belize, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Of these birds, a unique mixture of temperate-zone and tropical species, less than half are found in the United States, and many cross the border only a short distance into the southwestern states. This practical field guide contains detailed annotations for easy identification of all of
Birds of Texas Big Bend Country: A Guide to Common and Notable Species including Big Bend National Park and the Davis Mountains. Photos and text by Greg Lasley. This foldout waterproof guide features 124 species of birds from the Big Bend Region. Full color photographs are accompanied by information on habitat, field marks, and seasonal abundance for each species. 12 pages, 4" x 9". Quick Reference Publishing, 2010.
Birds of the Trans-Pecos by Jim Peterson and Barry R. The Trans-Pecos, that huge region of Texas west of the Pecos River, is richer in recorded bird species than all but three of the United States. Hundreds of birders come here each year in search of species such as the Colima Warbler which are rarely if ever spotted in other parts of the country. Yet, until now, there was no comprehensive birding guide devoted to the entire region. Designed for intermediate to advanced birders, Birds of the
Colima Warbler Hiking Medallion The Colima Warbler, a "specialty" of Big Bend, has one of the smallest breeding ranges of any North American bird - the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park and a few remote areas of Northern Mexico. It is a common summer resident and can usually be seen near Boot Canyon from mid-April through August. 1 3/4" x 1 3/4"; comes slightly curved and with nails to attach to your hiking stick.
Colima Warbler Patch The Colima Warbler, a "specialty" of Big Bend, has one of the smallest breeding ranges of any North American bird - the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park and a few remote areas of Northern Mexico. It is a common summer resident and can usually be seen near Boot Canyon from mid-April through August. 3" x 3"
Falcons of North America by Kate Davis; photographs by Rob Palmer and Nick Dunlop Fast, fierce, bold, and beautiful—a falcon in flight is one of the most thrilling sights in nature. With an unprecedented collection of some of the most extraordinary falcon photographs ever taken, Falcons of North America allows readers to witness these magnificent, enigmatic birds of prey practicing aerial maneuvers, hunting ducks, or attacking pelicans four times their size. Renowned raptor advocate and
A Field Guide to the Birds of Big Bend. Author Roland Wauer, the expert on birds of the Big Bend, has completely revised his well-respected classic. His wealth of experience and entertaining tidbits of close encounters help create the definitive resource for this must-visit birding hot spot. A where-to-find-what book, not an identification guide. Should be used as a companion to popular field guides. Gulf Publishing Company. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" softcover. 290 pages. Second edition 1996.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southwestern States by Peter Alden and Peter Friederici. Although this book is written for Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, it also works well here in the Big Bend. Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southwestern States belongs in the home of every resident of the Southwest and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field
Frequently Asked Questions About Hummingbirds, by the Western National Parks Association. How long do hummingbirds live? How fast do hummingbirds beat their wings? Do hummingbirds migrate? Learn the answers to these questions and many others in this easy-to-read book. Concise text and colorful photos and illustrations help you learn about these tiny, fast-flying birds. 18 pages.
Hummers: Hummingbirds of North America by Millie Miller and Cyndi Nelson. Pocket-size book includes discussion of hummingbird biology and habits plus color illustrations, characteristics and tidbits. Johnson Books, 1987. 4" x 6" paperback, 32 pages.
Birds of North America by Kenn Kaufman. In this Kaufman Focus Guide, computer technology is used to manipulate photographs of birds so that all essential field marks appear. The first real synthesis of the best aspects of illustrated and photo guides, and it handily fits into a pocket or birding bag. 383 pages.
National Geographic 5th Edition Field Guide to Birds of North America edited by Jon L. Dunn and Jonathan Alderfer. Birding is the fastest growing wildlife-related activity in the U.S., and even conservative estimates put the current number of U.S. birders at 50 million. According to the New York Times, some authorities predict that by 2050 there will be more than 100 million—and the National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America will be the essential reference for field
Naturalist's Big Bend by Roland H. Wauer & Carl M. Fleming. Introduction to the trees and shrubs, wildflowers, cacti, mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, fish, and insects of Big Bend National Park. Naturalist's Big Bend highlights the distinctive plants and animals of the region, such as the century plant, which grows twenty-five to fifty-five years, blooms magnificently, then dies; candelilla, from which wax is made; the giant dagger yucca; the javelina, North America's only native
Peterson Field Guide to Western Birds by Roger Tory Peterson. "The Birder’s Bible" for more than 60 years, Roger Tory Peterson’s classic Field Guide to Western Birds includes all species found in North America west of the 100th meridian and north of Mexico. Featuring the unique Peterson Identification System, Western Birds contains 165 full-color paintings that show more than 1,000 birds from 700 species. Summer and winter ranges, breeding grounds, and other special range data are
The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America . Written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley. The Sibley Guide to Birds has quickly become the new standard of excellence in bird identification guides, covering more than 810 North American birds in amazing detail. Now comes a new portable guide from David Sibley that every birder will want to carry into the field. Compact and comprehensive, this new guide features 703 bird species plus regional populations found west of the Rocky
Stokes Beginner's Guide to Hummingbirds by Donald & Lillian Stokes. Whether you use feeders, flowers, or habitats, this easy-to-use guide will tell you all you need to know to attract hummingbirds. Stunning larger-than-life photos with a unique and innovative key to identifying all male, female, and immature hummingbirds. Complete life histories, range maps, and identification clues for all North American Hummingbirds. Little, Brown and Company. 7" x 4 1/2" softcover. 144 pages.
70 Common Butterflies of the Southwest by Richard Bailowitz and Douglas Danforth. Nearly 400 species of butterflies occur in the Southwest. This book illustrates and discusses 70 of the more commonly encountered species. Western National Parks Association. 6" x 9" softcover. 64 pages. 1997.
Big Bend Butterfly Checklist by Ro Wauer, 2006. A checklist of the 170+ species of butterflies that have been observed in the park, with keys to status (from abundant to hypothetical), months reported, and habitat. The checklist is intended to aid with year-round observations and solicit additional reports that will lead to a more complete understanding of the park's butterfly fauna.
Butterflies of Central Texas: A Guide to Common and Notable Species , photos and text by Valerie G. Bugh This waterproof folding full color quick reference guide to 84 butterfly species includes caterpillar photos, host plants, and seasons. 2010, Quick Reference Publishing, Inc. 4" x 9", 12 pages.
Butterflies of Texas Big Bend Country: A Guide to Common and Notable Species including Big Bend National Park and the Davis Mountains. Photos & Text: Roland "Ro" Wauer, Caterpillar Photos: Jim Brock. This foldout waterproof guide features 84 species of butterflies from the Big Bend region, each with color photos of the caterpillar as well as the adult butterfly. Also includes information about host plants and seasons for each species. 12 pages, 4" x 9". Quick Reference
Butterflies of West Texas parks and Preserves by Roland H. Wauer. This book describes and illustrates the fifty most common butterflies to be found in the region, along with eleven additional “specialties” unique to the far western part of the state. In his introduction to the book, noted naturalist Ro Wauer describes the general feeding habits of the butterflies of the region. He then provides details on each species, including how to distinguish it from similar species, when and where to find
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders , by Lorus and Margery Milne. Spiders, bugs, moths, butterflies, beetles, bees, flies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, and many other insects are detailed in more than 700 full-color photographs visually arranged by shape and color. Descriptive text includes measurements, diagnostic details, and information on habitat, range, feeding habits, sounds or songs, flight period, web construction, life cycle, behaviors, folklore,
Finding Butterflies in Texas by Roland Wauer. Ro Wauer traveled from the lower Rio Grande Valley of south Texas to the northern Panhandle and from the Pineywoods in the east to the western Trans-pecos region to find 76 of the best places in the state to watch butterflies. Driving directions and instructions on how to find the most species are at the heart of this book. Johnson Books, 2006. 6" x 9" paperback, 384 pages.
Frequently Asked Questions about Butterflies by Rose Houk How long do most butterflies live? Do butterflies migrate? What kinds of plants do butterflies prefer? What do butterflies eat? Learn the answers to these questions and many others in this easy-to-use book. Concise text and colorful photos and illustrations help you learn about these lovely, flying wisps of color. Western National Parks Association, 2009. 8.5" x 11" softcover, 20 pages.
Insects of Texas: A Practical Guide by David H. Kattes. This practical, non-technical introduction to insect classification offers a well-illustrated, straight-forward primer in entomology. Whether you are part of a master naturalist program, are interested in environmentally friendly pest management, or simply enjoy knowing what to call that strange-looking bug on your back porch, Insects of Texas will be your first resource for insect classification and identification. This book will help you
Kaufman Field Guide to Butterflies of North America , by Jim P. Brock & Kenn Kaufman. The most user-friendly butterfly guide ever published, still handy and compact, now updated with the very latest information. 391 pages.
A Field Guide to Western Butterflies by Paul Opler; illustrated by Amy Bartlett Wright. This all-new edition includes more than 590 species, illustrated in lifelike positions on beautiful new color plates. With descriptions of all the butterflies that occur west of the 100th meridian in the United States and Canada, this guide has accurate information on ranges, habitats, flight seasons, food plants, and more. Brand-new color range maps and more than 100 color photographs accompany the species
Poisonous Dwellers of the Desert by Trevor Hare. A valuable asset to residents, hikers, climbers, campers, parents and anyone curious about the environment of the wondrous Southwest. Up to a page on each of the critters that can bite and sting, including descriptions, habitat, prevention, and treatment. Southwest Parks and Monuments Association. 6" x 9 3/4" paper, 32 pages. 1995.
Stokes Beginner's Guide To Butterflies by Donald & Lillian Stokes. Whether you want to identify or attract butterflies, you ll find everything you need in this easy-to-use guide. Includes coverage of more than 100 of the most common and beautiful species of butterflies, organized by shape and size. User-friendly color tab index makes for quick reference, and there are brilliant color photographs of each species. 129 pages. 2001.
Stokes Beginner's Guide to Dragonflies by Blair Nikula, Jackie Sones, Donald & Lillian Stokes. Whether you want to identify dragonflies that hover above your flower garden or want to know more about their incredible flying abilities, you'll find everything you need in this easy-to-use guide. Includes coverage of more than 100 species of dragonflies and damselflies. User-friendly color tab index makes for quick reference, and there are brilliant color photographs of each species and range
101 Questions About Desert Life by Alice Jablonsky. This book provides answers to such queries as "What is a desert?", "Why does a cactus have spines?", and "Can a tarantula's bite hurt me?" Western National Parks Association. 9" x 6" softcover. 32 pages; color drawings and photographs. 1994.
Don't Call Me Pig: A Javelina Story by Conrad J. Storad. A whimsical look at everybody's favorite Big Bend animal. Learn amazing facts about these fascinating desert denizens. 32 pages; color. 1999.
Finding the First T. Rex by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld, illustrated by Jim Nelson. When the big brownstone natural history museum opened in New York City in 1877, it wasn't a hit. Not many people wanted to see the snails, seashells, birds, and beetles inside. But the directors of the museum had an idea how to make it more popular. They needed something big-- something like a dinosaur skeleton! Dinosaur hunter Barnum Brown set off to search the West for fossils for the museum. He never thought
Fossils by Frank T. Rhodes, Herbert S. Zim and Paul R. Shaffer. This introduction to the life of the past as revealed through fossils includes: -Descriptions of the typical plants and animals of major geological eras -Maps showing where fossils can be found -The history of the development of life on earth Full-color illustrations and concise information make this an invaluable and enjoyable guide to a fascinating subject. Golden Guide, 2001. 4" x 6" paperback, 160 pages.
Frequently Asked Questions about Coyotes by Michael Rigsby. Why do coyotes howl? What is the difference between a coyote and a dog? Learn the answers to these questions and many others in this easy-to-follow book. Concise text and colorful photos and illustrations help you learn about this iconic predator. Western National Parks Association, 2008. 8 1/2" x 11" paperback, 20 pages.
Geology by Frank H. Rhodes.This informative guide covers the five billion years of history that have given the earth its present form, including: The earth's relation to the rest of the universe The rocks and minerals of which it is made The effects of glaciers, gravity, volcanoes, and other forces Illustrated in full color, this guide is valuable for everyone interested in our planet, the ultimate basis of our present society. Golden Guides, 2001. 4" x 6" paperback, 160 pages. Full
I Howl, I Growl by Marcia Vaughan, illustrated by Polly Powell. Join the lively animals of this book as they race, chase, howl and growl across the clever pages of this board book. Bold illustrations and catchy rhymes make I Howl, I Growl the perfect introduction to the wide range of animals that live in the desert habitat. If you and your little ones love animals, whether they are cute, colorful, creepy, or crawly, you will love this peppy little book. 5 1/4" x 7" board book. 26
Learn About Texas Indians A learning and activity book for children. Action filled reconstructions of Texas Indian lifeways spanning over 11,000 years. Fun filled activity pages. 17 x 22"" coloring poster.
Lizards for Lunch: A Roadrunner's Tale by Conrad J. Storad. Beautifully illustrated, a great story for kids. 32 pages. 1999.
Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species by Alexandra Wright. Written by an eleven-year-old girl. It achieves the difficult goal of providing education through entertainment. 24 pages. 1992.
Cooking and Curing With Mexican Herbs by Dolores L. Latorre. Latorre spent 12 years in the northern Mexican state of Coahuila, in and around the city of Musquiz, collecting the recipes and remedies of that area. This is her encyclopedia of the tasty and practical uses of plants found there; a fascinating and practical guide to the half-Indian, half-Spanish feastways and folkways of northern Mexico. The Encino Press. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4" hardcover with dust jacket. 178 pages. 1977.
Cooking the One-Burner Way: Gourmet Cuisine for the Backcountry Chef by Melissa Gray and Buck Tilton. Backcountry cooking doesn't have to be bland if you learn how to prepare more than 150 meals - ranging from the simple to the elaborate - on top of your favorite compact one-burner stove. This essential reference will tell you all you need to make quick and delicious dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert. You'll learn how to select, use and care for your stove. There are tips on
The Prickly Pear Cookbook by Carolyn Niethammer. The Prickly Pear Cookbook gives 56 delightful recipes that are sure to impress not only your guests, but your doctor as well. The Prickly Pear cactus is delicious, nutritious and increasingly believed to be medicinal. From Prickly Pear Margaritas to recipes from internationally known chefs, such as New York's Robert Santibanez from Rosa Mexicano restaurant, Café Poca Cosa's owner and chef, Suzana Davila in Arizona, and California's Will Power
The Texas Cookbook "From barbecue to banquet: an informal view of dining and entertaining the TEXAS way" by Mary Faulk Koock. This delightful collection captures the flavor and diversity of the cuisine of the Lone Star State. Mary Faulk Koock traveled throughout Texas gathering recipes from ranch kitchens and city hostesses. Scattered among these are the author's anecdotes from her vast and varied encounters with the famous and influential. In Austin, John Henry Faulk, the author's
The Texas Cowboy Cookbook by Robb Walsh. Texas cowboys are the stuff of legend — immortalized in ruggedly picturesque images from Madison Avenue to Hollywood. Cowboy cooking has the same romanticized mythology, with the same oversimplified reputation (think campfire coffee, cowboy steaks, and ranch dressing). In reality, the food of the Texas cattle raisers came from a wide variety of ethnicities and spans four centuries. Robb Walsh digs deep into the culinary culture of the Texas cowpunchers,
100 Desert Wildflowers of the Southwest by Janice Emily Bowers. The glory of arid lands in bloom -- each page contains two color photographs of flowers and descriptions of plants that are specifically adapted to desert living. Western National Parks Association. 6" x 9" softcover. 64 pages. 1989.
Desert Critters: Plants and Animals of the Southwest, by Millie Miller and Cyndi Nelson. Pocket-size book full of beautiful illustrations and basic information on some of the more common plants and animals of the Southwest. Johnson Books. 4" x 6" softcover. 64 pages. 1996.
Desert Plant Identification & Uses PC CD-ROM This interactive, searchable database of plants and their uses is an invaluable tool for individuals who enjoy nature and would like to learn more about plants. There are quality photos for identifying plants along with their uses and it is all fully printable. The CD is very easy to use and there is usually more than one picture per plant to make identification easier. There are over 1500 images on Version 4.0. This is a LIVING CD, since all
DESERT SENSE: Skills for Camping, Hiking & Biking by Bruce Grubbs. Like any desert aficionado, Bruce Grubbs is obsessed with water: how much to bring, how to carry it, how to conserve it, and how to find it in the backcountry. But desert exploration involves much more. Grubbs provides the knowledge and skills you need to move through this landscape with confidence. In addition to techniques for hiking and mountain biking special to desert conditions, Grubbs tells how to prepare your vehicle
Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. Abbey's account of two summers spent in southeastern Utah's canyonlands is surely one of the most enduring works of contemporary American nature writing. In it he tells of his stint as a park ranger at Arches National Monument, of his love for the natural beauty that surrounded him, and of his distaste for the modernizing improvements designed to increase visitation to the park. "This book may well seem like a ride on a bucking bronco-- it is rough, tough,
Desert Survival Handbook by Charles A. Lehman. How to prevent and handle emergency situations. 90 pages. 1998.
Desert Survival Skills by David Alloway. In simple friendly language, enlivened with humor and stories, this book provides practical, comprehensive information for short-term and long-term survival in North America's deserts. Includes instructions on survival kits, shelters, desert hazards, and first aid. University of Texas Press. 5 3/4" x 9" softcover. 249 pages. 2000. " Desert Survival Skills is chockablock with tips on staying alive. Alloway blends memorable tales with useful
Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West by Michael Moore. Michael Moore's celebrated companion guides comprehensively cover the entire range of medicinal herbs found in New Mexico, Arizona, West Texas, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and the California desert. Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West focuses on the plant life of rocky and arid lands of the West, and includes detailed information on the preparation and use of these vital herbs. University of New Mexico Press, 2003.
Northern Chihuahuan Desert Wildflowers by Steve West. Finally a really thorough guidebook for West Texas is available. More than 270 stunning photos and precise descriptions of 261 species with range information make this a worthy successor to the works of Dr. Barton Warnock. More than a simple field guide, Northern Chihuahuan Desert Wildflowers is an invitation to discover this ecologically spectacular habitat. If Carlsbad Caverns, Big Bend National Park, or Guadalupe Mountains National Park
The Secret Knowledge of Water by Craig Childs. Like the highest mountain peaks, deserts are environments that can be inhospitable even to the most seasoned explorers. Craig Childs, who has spent years in the deserts of the American West-- as an adventurer, a river guide, and a field instructor in natural history-- has developed a keen appreciation for these forbidding landscapes: their beauty, their wonder, and especially their paradoxes. His extraordinary treks through arid lands in search of
Dinosaurs of North America Walk the path of dinosaurs during the Mesozoic era. Over 25 drawings, a map of their fossil distribution throughout North America, and a timeline of their evolution. 27" x 20"
Lone Star Dinosaurs by Louis Jacobs. Illustrations by Karen Carr. Dinosaurs make science exciting. They show us how the earth has changed over eons. Our current period of geologic time, the Cenozoic era, has lasted a mere 66 million years—nearly 100 million years shorter than the Mesozoic reign of the dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are as much a part of Texas history as people—possibly more. Lone Star Dinosaurs tells the history of these gigantic reptiles in Texas and the accounts of people who found
Bandits, Bootleggers and Businessmen A history of the Big Bend, Texas 1848-1948 by Forest Glen TV Productions. The story of the men and women who lived and died here.
Geronimo and the Apache Resistance produced and directed by Neil Goodwin. Separate myth from reality in the tragic collision of two cultures with dramatically different views of the world and of each other. For years, Apache tribes had resisted the advance of the pioneers and their threat to the traditional ways of life. But Geronimo fought the longest, becoming one of the most famous, feared and misunderstood Indian warriors in our history. Now at last, descendants of those Apaches who fought
Great Indian Leaders & Nations . Two programs on one DVD, approximately 110 minutes. 1995 AMERICA'S GREAT INDIAN LEADERS Four stories of extraordinary courage. Four leaders who came forward, willing to die to preserve a way of life. As the 19th Century moved toward a close, Native American nations saw their rich heritage coming to an end. Advancing expansion, broken government promises, and hatred by the military establishment left them little land or territory. Four Native Americans
How To Yodel by "World-Famous Yahooer" Wylie Gustafson. Are your tonsils bored? How to Yodel offers the lessons, tips, techniques, and music you need to get that long-awaited degree in the high art of yodeling, while finally being able to bask in the attention of adoring fans and lovesick coyotes. The 96 page book includes a CD with yodeling music and lessons. 6" x 6" paperback.
Ken Burns: The National Parks: America's Best Idea - Soundtrack CD THE NATIONAL PARKS is the story of an idea as uniquely American as the Declaration of Independence: that the most special places in the nation should be preserved for everyone. The series traces the birth of the national park idea in the mid-1800s and follows its evolution for nearly 150 years, chronicling the addition of new parks through the stories of the people who helped create them. Tracks include: Mallard Island Hymn
Ken Burns: The National Parks: America's Best Idea 6 DVD set THE NATIONAL PARKS is the story of an idea as uniquely American as the Declaration of Independence: that the most special places in the nation should be preserved for everyone. The series traces the birth of the national park idea in the mid-1800s and follows its evolution for nearly 150 years, chronicling the addition of new parks through the stories of the people who helped create them. Directed and produced by Ken Burns Special
Land of Contrasts: Big Bend National Park With stunning photography and insights from park rangers, renowned filmmaker Carl Crum distills the essence of the park experience. See mountain vistas, river journeys, wildlife and cactus in bloom. A must-have for Big Bend lovers. 38 minutes.
Land of Contrasts: Big Bend National Park With stunning photography and insights from park rangers, renowned filmmaker Carl Crum distills the essence of the park experience. See mountain vistas, river journeys, wildlife and cactus in bloom. A must-have for Big Bend lovers. Also available in Spanish. 38 minutes.
Rachel Carson's Silent Spring With a passion for nature instilled in her at an early age, writer and biologist Rachel Carson became a fearless champion for the environment. She had been a biologist for the federal government when she first took note of the effects of the unregulated use of pesticides and herbicides. Carson's great love of the natural world drove her to write an expose of the chemical industry, specifically its unregulated use of DDT. Defying her failing health and risking her
Recollections of a Pioneer is a lyrical documentary film that highlights the vast, natural beauty of the Big Bend region of west Texas. The main characters are the legendary Hallie Stillwell and the spectacular, remote ranch she came to as a young bride in 1918. Off-screen narration and an ethereal music score serve to illuminate and heighten the rich, lingering images that are revealed with a meditative visual and editing style. Color, 18 mins.
The Transparent Border - Amistad National Recreation Area. A new video by filmmaker Carl Walker Crum. This 33-minute video takes you to the huge blue lake separating Texas and Coahuila, Mexico. Whether you take your recreation in the form of boating and fishing, swimming, diving, exploring ancient Native American rock art sites, or the colorful border culture, Amistad has what you are looking for. Narrated by knowledgeable National Park Service rangers and long-time residents, from both sides.
A Correlated History of the Universe by Paul R. Janke. As absorbing as a good map, this full-color, two-sided chart covers the history of the Earth on one side and the history of matter on the other. Packed with information about astronomy, geology, paleontology, physics, and chemistry, all arranged so that you can get a very good picture of many of the things going on at any one time. 26 1/2" X 36 1/2".
A Field Guide to Fossils of Texas by Charles E. Finley. From rare microscopic creatures to giant dinosaurs, fossils of more than 100,000 different species have been found in the state of Texas. A Field Guide to Fossils of Texas is the only definitive guide that presents a collection of the state's most common fossils and also shows the most important, noteworthy, and unusual specimens. Here's your identification guide to fossils - from microfossils to vertebrates. For collectors, students, and
Basin and Range by John McPhee. The first of John McPhee’s works in his series on geology and geologists, Basin and Range is a book of journeys through ancient terrains, always in juxtaposition with travels in the modern world—a history of vanished landscapes, enhanced by the histories of people who bring them to light. The title refers to the physiographic province of the United States that reaches from eastern Utah to eastern California, a silent world of austere beauty, of hundreds of
The Big Bend of the Rio Grande by Ross A. Maxwell. For years "the" definitive overall guide to the Big Bend. Maxwell a geologist and first superintendent of the park. This his labor of love. Bunch of geology, history, a guide to rocks, landscape, and settlers of the area of Big Bend National Park. Extremely useful for the scope of its coverage, and the magnificent fold-out geologic map of the area in the back sleeve is worth the price of the book by itself. A classic of the Big Bend.
Big Bend Vistas: A Geological Exploration of the Big Bend by William MacLeod takes you along the highways and park roads in Big Bend National Park describing and explaining the geology and landscapes mile by mile with road logs.The book begins with a brief history of the geology of the area and then describes the scenery along the roads. Texas Geological Press. 7.25" x 9.5" softcover. 190 pages, including many color photographs. Second edition, 2008. A note on the cover pictured:
Down to Earth at Tuff Canyon by Daniel S. Barker. As soon as the volcanic ash stopped falling and settled into a white blanket over parts of what became Big Bend National Park, rainwater began to cut channels in it. At Tuff (another name for ash) Canyon near the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, water has carved a deep gouge through layers of ash, exposing lava beds beneath. This fascinating book tells about the geology, the plants, and the animals that inhabit this seemingly inhospitable area. 40
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals by Charles W. Chesterman. Perfect for mountain climbers and hikers, this valuable reference covers more rocks and minerals in North America than any other available guide. 794 full-color photographs depict all the important rocks, gems, and minerals -- in many variations of color and crystal form -- and the natural environments in which they occur; written descriptions provide information on field marks, similar rocks and
Geologic Wonders of West Texas by Donald P. McGookey. "Geologists have long known the joy of stopping along highways or hiking the backcountry of West Texas, and studying the geology. Some examples: stopping on Highway 71 accross the Llano Uplift to study one half billion year old sandstones or 1.3 billion year old metamorphic rocks; hiking to the South Rim of the Chisos Mountains and drinking in the scenery and geology observed from that ridge; sampling the inside of a volcano in road
Geological Highway Map of Texas compiled by H. B. Renfro. Learn more about the geological history of the rocks around you! This colorful, educational map presents state/regional surface rock outcrop information—age, depositional environment, rock type, and names of formations. Includes major highways, towns, and landmarks. Printed on a single sheet and folded to glove compartment size, has a stratigraphic column by state, mileage charts. Scale: 1 inch=30 miles. American Association of Petroleum
Geological, Geochemical, and Geophysical Studies by the U.S. Geological Survey in Big Bend National Park, Texas by various authors. Big Bend National Park (BBNP), Tex., covers 801,163 acres (3,242 km2) and was established in 1944 through a transfer of land from the State of Texas to the United States. The park is located along a 118-mile (190- km) stretch of the Rio Grande at the United States-Mexico border. The park is in the Chihuahuan Desert, an ecosystem with high mountain ranges and basin
Geology of Big Bend Ranch State Park, Texas by Christopher D. Henry. This richly illustrated full-color guidebook and accompanying plate depict the long diverse and dynamic geologic history of Big Bend Ranch State Park. In it the author demonstrates how geology has influenced the park's landscape water habitat and other features. This park, the largest in the Texas State Parks System lies in the rugged Big Bend region of West Texas. Its primary attraction is the scenery: the mountains, canyons,
Geology of Texas Map Page-sized color map and text, scale: 1 inch = 100 miles, reprinted 2004. Texas Bureau of Economic Geology.
Handbook of Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstones by Walter Schumann. The essential guide to rocks, minerals and gemstones. The simple introduction discusses the basics of mineralogy and provides a list of general features used in the identification of rocks. This is followed by a comprehensive description of each rock and mineral, including its history, origin and structure, composition, properties, classification, and where it is found in North America and around the world. The 600 stunning
Quicksilver: Terlingua and the Chisos Mining Company by Kenneth Baxter Ragsdale. Before Terlingua achieved notoriety as the site of the annual World Championship Chili Cookoff, the ghost town was the bustling center of the mercury mining industry in the United States. This study, available again in a redesigned paperback edition, examines the company town and its feudal lord, Chicago industrialist Howard E. Perry, who built a hilltop mansion overlooking the dry domain. Based on many primary
River Road Vistas by William MacLeod. Easy to read and understand, this book describes how volcanoes, millions of years ago, created some of the most striking scenery in Texas. The author includes vivid photographs, maps and diagrams explaining the landscape and geology of this River Road loop in layman's terms. A superb souvenir of this exotic terrain, River Road Vistas begins in Alpine, takes you down near the entrance to Big Bend National Park at Study Butte, winds along the Rio Grande to
Roadside Geology of Texas by Darwin Spearing. A glovebox essential! The geologic panorama of Texas is as wide as the state is big, sweeping from volcanic mesas and thrusting mountains in the west to the red canyons of the Panhandle, along tropical sand barriers of the Gulf Coast, and across central limestone plateaus to the hard granitic terrain of central Texas. Learn about the rocks as you come to them - what they are, when they formed, what they mean, and how they fit into the big picture of
Rocks and Minerals by Herbert S. Zim and Paul R. Shaffer; revised by Jonathan P. Latimer and Karen Stray Nolting with Jeffrey Post and Paul Pohwat. This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on: Physical and chemical propertiesOrigins and geologic significanceGems and semiprecious stonesHow to find and collect specimens Illustrated in full color throughout, this is a gem of a guide for rockhounds and mineral
Tectonic Map of Texas The plates aren’t moving much anymore, but they left all their faults behind. Explanatory information on the back. Developed by the Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas.
The Field Guide to Geology by David Lambert and the Diagram Group. This book recounts the fascinating story of the Earth in a vivid, engaging fashion. Written by a team of eminent geologists and educators, the book is a concise, comprehensive overview of the processes that forged the planet and the technologies that have revolutionized the way that scientists investigate Earth's systems. Featuring more than 750 two-color maps, charts and other illustrations, the book is a fine primer in
Bear Crossing Magnet - 2" x 2"
Big Bend Bumper Sticker features a Laurence Parent photograph of hoodoos (eroded rock formations) in Tornillo Flats. 10" x 3"
Big Bend Hiking Medallion This medallion featuring the US and Texas flags comes with nails to attach to your wooden hiking stick. Approximately 1 1/4" x 1 3/4".
Big Bend Keychain This metal keychain features Casa Grande as seen from the Window on one side and the design of the Texas commemorative quarter on the other. 1.5" diameter.
Big Bend Lapel Pin . This colorful 1" pin (also good for hats!) features a jaunty roadrunner.
Big Bend Map Magnet Approximately 3 7/8" x 3 1/2".
Big Bend Mouse Pad features a photograph of the Rio Grande with the Sierra del Carmens in the background. Rubber-backed, 9" x 7 1/2".
Big Bend N.P. and Vicinity Historic Postcards Big Bend National Park boasts a rich history. In this collection of vintage-photograph postcards, Thomas C. Alex explores the past of the park and its vicinity. Arcadia Publishing, 2010. Fifteen 6" x 4.25" postcards.
Big Bend National Park 2011 Calendar Photographs by Laurence Parent. The 2011 edition of a classic, with all new photograhs and narratives by park personnel. And at a new lower price! 11.75" x 11.75"
Big Bend Patch The official patch of Big Bend National Park depicts sunset through the Window. One size, 3" diameter, sew on or iron on.
Big Bend Postcard Packet This collection of twelve 4" x 6" postcards includes images by noted photographers of the beauty of Big Bend National Park- from Santa Elena Canyon to The South Rim, from Mule Ears Peaks to Casa Grande and more.
Start your morning with a classic Big Bend scene - The Hoodoos. 16 oz. (473 ml), insulated stainless steel/plastic mug with locking lid. Keeps hot liquids hot or cold liquids cold!
Chisos Mountains Trails Bandana This 22" square 100% cotton bandana is printed on one side with the Chisos Mountains Trails map, showing the upper Chisos hiking trails and backcountry campsites along with topographic features. More than a map, it's a... washcloth, towel, potholder, bandage, signaling device, headwear... Operating instructions - wash, use, enjoy the outdoors, repeat as often as possible! Printed in black; please choose fabric color below. Not intended for sole source of
Ken Burns: The National Parks: America's Best Idea Book The companion volume to the new Ken Burns film: a sweeping, magnificently illustrated history of the American national park system from the first sighting by white men in 1851 of the valley that would become Yosemite, to the most recent additions to the 84 million acres that comprise this grand national treasure. Hardcover, 403 pages, 11" x 9.25" x 1.25". Includes: Five extended interviews with people whose lives have been
Roadrunner Crossing Magnet - 2" x 2"
Safety Hankie This blaze orange 22" square 100% cotton bandana is printed with emergency information including safe camping practices, orientation by the sun and stars, ground to air signals, and first aid for snakebites, insect stings, hypothermia and hyperthermia. Use as a washcloth, towel, potholder, signaling device, bandage, headwear... Operating instructions- wash, use, enjoy the outdoors, repeat as often as possible!
Skunk Crossing Magnet - 2" x 2"
Texas Bingo A family game of Texas for all ages.
Basic Illustrated Knots for the Outdoors by Cliff Jacobson Richly illustrated and information-packed tools for the novice or handy reference for the veteran, BASIC ILLUSTRATED books distill years of knowledge into affordable and visual guides. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED series shows you what you need to know. Step-by-step instructions for tying the ten most useful knots and hitches, twenty-two variations, and four essential splices
Canoeing: A Trailside Guide by Gordon Grant. These best-selling guides have been reissued with fully revised "Sources & Resources" sections (including where to find the Web sites, gear, services, books, clubs, and organizations that make for foolproof outings); updates to reflect the latest in gear technology, wilderness medicine, and first aid; and advances in techniques. You can take it with you : Trailside Guides are designed to be used on the trail. Their handy size makes
Hiking Carlsbad Caverns & Guadalupe Mountains National Parks, 2nd edition by Bill Schneider Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southeastern New Mexico is renowned for its amazing system of limestone caves, but it also rewards those who traverse the aboveground trails with striking desert scenery. The neighboring Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas is also blessed with spectacular trails, offering hidden retreats in narrow canyons and breathtaking vistas from atop huge escarpments.
Hiking New Mexico by Laurence Parent. New Mexico is blessed with a striking and surprisingly diverse landscape--a paradise for hikers, much like Big Bend. This book covers more than 90 hikes which are described in detail by noted writer and outdoor photographer Laurence Parent. Includes elevation graphs, detailed maps, and beautiful photos. A section on hiking with children is a definite plus. 276 pages.
Hiking Texas by Laurence Parent. Lace up your boots and sample eighty-five of the finest trails the Lone Star State has to offer. From the rugged Guadalupe Mountains in the west and the deep canyons of the Red River in the Panhandle to the lakes on the eastern landscape, the Texas backcountry is as spacious and diverse as the Lone Star State itself. This guide contains unforgettable hikes that suit all abilities and interests. Hikes suited to every ability Directions to the trailheads
How to Die in the Outdoors: From Bad Bears to Toxic Toads, 110 Grisly Ways to Croak by Buck Tilton, M.S. By living a normal, boring life, you have an excellent chance of becoming yet another statistic on the list of leading causes of death. Buck Tilton prefers to ponder the alternatives. In How to Die in the Outdoors , he presents 110 far more interesting and unique ways to perish, from such intriguing scenarios as snake bite, elephant foot, walrus tusk, and rhino horn. In a straightforward
Mountain Biking Texas by Christopher Hess. In Texas, mountain bikers of all abilities can find trails that range from tranquil to tricky, and gorgeous to gonzo. There are endless plains, rolling hills, mountain ranges, deep canyons, piney forests, boggy swamps, and all other manner of places to explore and discover in the Lone Star State. This guide takes you on 50 rides through some of the toughest, prettiest, and wildest spots in the nation. Enjoy the scenic vistas of Franklin Mountain in the
Official Guide to Texas State Parks - Revised Edition by Laurence Parent. Whether you enjoy looking at scenic landscapes, touring historical sites, camping, fishing, hiking, backpacking, swimming, boating, horseback riding, rock climbing, or almost any other outdoor recreation, there's a state park in Texas where you can pursue your pleasure. From the Panhandle to the Rio Grande Valley, the Pineywoods to the Big Bend, some 125 state parks offer you a natural escape from fast-lane living. This
Outdoor Navigation with GPS by Stephen W. Hinch. With its ability to pinpoint your location anywhere on the globe, GPS is the best tool for finding your way since the invention of the compass. Whether you’re trekking through the wilderness or taking a mountain bike ride, a GPS receiver can help you reach your destination and return safely—but only if you know how to use it! Outdoor Navigation with GPS is your guide to getting the most out of a GPS receiver, from basic consumer advice to
Wilderness Navigation by Bob Burns and Mike Burns. Finding your way using map, compass, altimeter and GPS. 125 pages. 1999.
A Most Singular Country: A History of Occupation in the Big Bend by Arthur R. Gómez. On the border of Mexico, just southeast of El Paso, where the Rio Grande makes a wide, graceful turn to the north and then south again, the peaks and canyons of Big Bend National Park stand as anomalies in the middle of the Chihuahuan desert. As impressive as the free-flowing springs and surrounding fauna and flora are, the human struggle for survival in this strategically important area is equally noteworthy.
Beneath the Window: Early Ranch Life in the Big Bend Country --a memoir by Patricia Wilson Clothier. Before it became a national park, the Big Bend was home to a number of ranches and mining operations. On the Wilson ranch, which stood at the center of the current park, Patricia Wilson Clothier spent her youth exploring the wonders of ranch life in the Chisos. Patricia’s richly detailed memories, coupled with a backdrop of Depression era hardships, bring the Big Bend to life in this original
Big Bend Country by Kenneth B. Ragsdale. Kenneth B. Ragsdale first visited the Big Bend in 1928 as a child. His fascination drew him back as an adult, and he has been digging around in and writing about the region for the last forty years. In Big Bend Country: Land of the Unexpected , he takes a nostalgic retrospective journey through the times and places of this increasingly popular corner of West Texas to say goodbye to those who made the history, created the myths, and lived the legends.
Big Bend National Park & Vicinity: Images of America by Thomas C. Alex. Thomas C. Alex has lived and worked in the area for almost 30 years during which he has collected stories of the Big Bend. Images found in this volume were provided by families who settled the area, the National Park Service, and visitors who found the enchantment of the Big Bend irresistible. The Archives of the Big Bend at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, also holds an immense treasure trove of images and
The Big Bend: A History of the Last Texas Frontier by Ron Tyler. Since it first appeared in print twenty years ago, Ron C. Tyler's The Big Bend: A History of the Last Texas Frontier has become a classic. Not only does it tell the fascinating social and economic history of the region from the time of the Spanish explorers through its designation as a national park in the 1970s, but it also serves as an interesting background guide to this increasingly popular region. Tyler covers four centuries
Big Bend: A Homesteader's Story by J.O. Langford with Fred Gipson To the wild and fabulous country where the Rio Grande makes its big bend, J. O. Langford came in 1909 with his wife and daughter in search of health and a home. High on a bluff overlooking the spot where Tornillo Creek pours its waters into the turbulent Rio Grande, the Langfords built their home, a rude structure of adobe blocks in a land reputed to be inhabited only by bandits and rattlesnakes. Big Bend is the story of the
Black Cowboys of Texas edited by Sara R. Massey. The life of a cowboy was hardly glamorous. Poorly fed, underpaid, overworked, deprived of sleep, and prone to boredom and loneliness, cowboys choked in the dust, were cold at night, and suffered broken bones in falls and spills from horses. African American cowboys, however, also had to survive discrimination, bigotry, and prejudice. From scattered courthouse records, writings, and interviews with a few of the African American cowhands who
Buffalo Soldiers in the West: A Black Soldiers Anthology edited by Bruce A. Glasrud and Michael N. Searles. In the decades following the Civil War, scores of African Americans served in the U.S. Army in the West. The Plains Indians dubbed them buffalo soldiers, and their record in the infantry and cavalry, a record full of dignity and pride, provides one of the most fascinating chapters in the history of the era. This anthology focuses on the careers and accomplishments of black soldiers, the
Chronicles of the Big Bend: A Photographic Memoir of Life on the Border by W.D. Smithers. As a young teamster on a pack-mule train, Wilfred Dudley Smithers saw the Rio Grande’s Big Bend for the first time in 1916, and it captured his imagination forever. For decades thereafter he returned to Texas’ last great frontier—the great bend of the Rio Grande on the Texas-Mexico border— chronicling the region and its people in words and photographs. After half a century of photography, Smithers’
Drug Lord by Terrence E. Poppa. A tale of drug dealing, murder and endemic corruption that reaches into the highest levels of the Mexican government. It is a first-hand account that focuses on Pablo Acosta, a border bandit and drug baron who smuggled a staggering sixty tons of cocaine per year into the United States. Using materials based on daring interviews with Acosta and other narcotics traffickers, the author traces the drug lord’s rise and fall: from humble beginnings, his evolution in
Federico Villalba's Texas; A Mexican Pioneer's Life in the Big Bend by Juan Manuel Casas. This is the story of Federica Villalba who, as a young man, moved from old San Geronimo, Chihuahua in the 1880's to begin ranching near the village of San Carlos, near Lajitas, Texas. He prospered and eventually crossed over the Rio Grande to settle and ranch at Burro Mesa. There, Villalba married, built his herd of cattle and Angora goats, discovered cinnabar and opened a store at Cerro Villalba (later
Ghost Schools of the Big Bend by Albert Briggs Tucker. This detailed study of education on the West Texas frontier covers a 60-year period of history from the late 19th century to the middle of the 20th century. His subject is the schools in particular—schools founded in pioneer country and long ago abandoned or displaced. These "ghost schools"—a coinage of the author that builds on the notion of "ghost towns"—are little more than bare ruins today. Professor Tucker brings
Ghost Towns of Texas by T. Lindsay Baker. The history of these places tells of the high expectations of new settlers and speculators, the hopes and eventual failures of railroad, mining, and oil towns. "The indefatigable T. Lindsay Baker has now turned his enormous mental and physical energies to the subject and has brought to view - if not to life -eighty-six Texas ghost towns for the reader’s pleasure. Baker lists three criteria for inclusion: tangible remains, public access, and
God's Country or Devil's Playground Edited by Barney Nelson. The dramatic desert landscapes of the Big Bend country along the Texas-Mexico border reminded historian Walter Prescott Webb of "an earth-wreck in which a great section of country was shaken down, turned over, blown up, and set on fire." By contrast, naturalist Aldo Leopold considered the region a mountainous paradise in which even the wild Mexican parrots had no greater concern than "whether this new day which creeps
How Come It's Called That? by Virginia Madison and Hallie Stillwell. From the introduction: "Road maps and guidebooks a-plenty have been worked out by experts at watching signposts and mile-markers to lead you through the trails and canyons and up the mountains of the Big Bend country, so we have in no way attempted to chart your course. However if any of your explorations in the region cause you to wonder at the peculiar-sounding name attached to some remote place, or if there seems to
I'll Gather My Geese by Hallie Crawford Stillwell. The New York Times identified Hallie Stillwell (1897–1997) as a "rancher and a Texas legend." As readers of her autobiography know, she became a rancher because she married one, but the legendary status she earned on her own. At the age of nineteen, Hallie decided to take a job teaching school in the remote border town of Presidio, Texas. Her father thought it a dangerous proposition and told her she was getting into a wild goose
Judge Roy Bean Country by Jack Skiles. Welcome to Judge Roy Bean Country! The landscape is big enough and wild enough to contain any legend—even one the size of Judge Roy Bean. Jack Skiles started with a determination to learn the truth behind the legend of Judge Roy Bean. Armed with a second-hand tape recorder in the 1960s, he interviewed Texas Rangers, ranchers, treasure hunters, and any Langtry old-timer with a good memory and a story to tell about the Judge. Forty years later, with a
Little Known History of the Texas Big Bend by Glenn Justice. The 1535 arrival of Cabeza De Vaca at the junction of the Rio Grande and Rio Conchos marked the dawn of historic times in the Texas Big Bend. Beginning with Cabeza De Vaca, Glenn Justice traces Spanish accounts of the Jumano Indians and their remarkable chief Juan Sabeata. Next the author ventures into the mid-nineteenth century when Don Milton Faver carved out a Big Bend cattle empire in the Chinati Mountains by constructing forts to
More Tales of the Big Bend by Elton Miles. The Big Bend has always attracted an unusual sort of settler, and the settlers have spawned an unusual wealth of lore. Their tales live in the oral tradition of the place, adding to its color, mystery, and appeal. There is horse trader Zack Miller, who has to unload two thousand horses bought from the Mexican army of Victoriano Huerta. There is generous Maggie Smith, who trades in candelilla wax (obtained legally or otherwise), raises "stray"
My Goose is Cooked by Hallie Stillwell; assembled by Betty Heath. "Hallie Stillwell—ranch woman, justice of the peace, writer—was known and loved far beyond the Big Bend, where she spent most of her near-hundred years. In her second book she tells how she took up the reins after the untimely death of her husband, Roy, and held tenaciously, against all odds, to the ranch where they had shared an eventful though rugged life. Truly a legend in her own time, she had a great story, and she
My Name is Frederick Rice and I was Born Here by Stanley Ewald in cooperation with Jean Ewald and Phyllis Grolla. The story of a real cowboy in Big Bend. His tales about the early days at Grapevine Spring and Dugout Wells are combined here with photos dating back to the early part of the century. Nellie Rice. 8 1/2" x 10 7/8" softcover. 141 pages. Seventh printing 2007.
On Independence Creek: The Story of a Texas Ranch by Charlena Chandler. Deep in southwest Texas a creek pours into the Pecos River. It is that river’s largest freshwater tributary. Charlena Chandler’s grandfather, Charles Chandler, settled near the mouth of Independence Creek in 1900 and ranched there for many years. Her father, Joe Chandler, saw even more potential for the green valley. Over the years he built one of the most popular recreation areas in southwest Texas. For forty years it was
Roadside History of Texas by Leon C. Metz. Texas history reaches far back in time by North American standards. Few other states have so many varied regions with such distinct local flavors. 448 pages. 1994.
Stray Tales of the Big Bend by Elton Miles. It is pleasant to stray in the Big Bend and Davis Mountains country of Far West Texas. The vast spaces, rugged terrain, and sparse settlement invite straying--and tale spinning. In Stray Tales of the Big Bend master folklorist Elton Miles continues to intrigue and enchant with stories of the region and its culture. Readers will find in this volume new tales of Terlingua Desert mystery bells, spirit-guarded treasure, and the mock-sacrificial San
Tales of the Big Bend by Elton Miles. The first of Elton Miles's folklore collections tells stories as inseparable from the region as the Rio Grande itself. The tales cover supernatural phenomena such as the Marfa lights and water witching, murders, feuds, and lost treasures. Together, they reflect the rugged land where Anglo, Indian, and Mexican cultures meet. Based almost entirely on stories the author collected from local residents, Tales of the Big Bend , first published in 1976,
Texas Graveyards by Terry G. Jordan. Where more poignantly than in a small country graveyard can a traveler fathom the flow of history and tradition? During the past twenty years, Terry G. Jordan has traveled the back roads and hidden trails of rural Texas in search of such cemeteries. With camera in hand, he has visited more than one thousand cemeteries created and maintained by the Anglo-American, black, Indian, Mexican, and German settlers of Texas. His discoveries of sculptured stones and
The Captured; A True Story of Abduction by Indians on the Texas Frontier by Scott Zesch. On New Year's Day in 1870, ten-year-old Adolph Korn was kidnapped by an Apache raiding party. Traded to Comaches, he thrived in the rough, nomadic existence, quickly becoming one of the tribe's fiercest warriors. Forcibly returned to his parents after three years, Korn never adjusted to life in white society. He spent his last years in a cave, all but forgotten by his family. That is, until Scott Zesch
The River Has Never Divided Us: A Border History of La Junta de los Rios by Jefferson Morgenthaler. Not quite the United States and not quite Mexico, La Junta de los Rios straddles the border between Texas and Chihuahua, occupying the basin formed by the conjunction of the Rio Grande and the Rio Conchos. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the Chihuahuan Desert, ranking in age and dignity with the Anasazi pueblos of New Mexico. In the first comprehensive history of the
The Secret Family of Pancho Villa: An Oral History by Ruben Osorio. José Doroteo Arango, alias Francisco "Pancho" Villa, emerged during the Mexican Revolution as one of the dominating figures of that tumultuous era. While much has been written on Villa's role in the Revolution, little is known about his origins and the forces that shaped his early childhood development and personality. Based on extensive oral history and personal interviews, Rubén Osorio has uncovered Villa's family
The Story of Big Bend National Park by John Jameson. A breathtaking country of rugged mountain peaks, uninhabited desert, and spectacular river canyons, Big Bend is one of the United States' most remote national parks and among Texas' most popular tourist attractions. Located in the great bend of the Rio Grande that separates Texas and Mexico, the park comprises some 800,000 acres, an area larger than the state of Rhode Island, and draws over 300,000 visitors each year. The Story of Big Bend
The Texas Rangers: A Century of Frontier Defense by Walter Prescott Webb. A Texas classic on the men who defended Texas law and order in the 1800s. Foreword by Lyndon B. Johnson. 584 pages. 1935.
The Tree Army: A Pictorial History of the Civilian Conservation Corps, 1933-1942 by Stan Cohen. Though forest and park protection and improvements were the first priority of "Roosevelt's Tree Army", they also provided park development, disaster relief, soil erosion control, wildlife protection, historic restoration, and many other services. This book traces the history of the CCC through text and photos. Pictorial Histories Publishing. 8.5" x 11", 172 pages, 193 photos. 
The Wind That Swept Mexico by Anita Brenner. The Mexican Revolution began in 1910 with the overthrow of dictator Porfirio Díaz. The Wind That Swept Mexico, originally published in 1943, was the first book to present a broad account of that revolution in its several different phases. In concise but moving words and in memorable photographs, this classic sweeps the reader along from the false peace and plenty of the Díaz era through the doomed administration of Madero, the chaotic years of Villa
Why Stop? A Guide to Texas Historical Roadside Markers by Betty Dooley Awbrey and Claude Dooley iwth the Texas Historical Commission Has this happened to you? You're crusing down a Texas Highway and, vvroom , you blast past a historical roadside marker, wondering what tidbit of local lore you may have missed. Well, wonder no more. With this latest edition of Why Stop? you can read and enjoy more than 2,500 of these historical markers without stopping your car, or even leaving your home. It's
Wings over the Mexican Border: Pioneer Military Aviation in the Big Bend by Kenneth Baxter Ragsdale Against a backdrop of revolution, border banditry, freewheeling aerial dramatics, and World War II comes this compelling look at the rise of U.S. combat aviation at an unlikely proving ground—a remote airfield in the rugged reaches of the southwestern Texas borderlands. Here, at Elmo Johnson's Big Bend ranch, hundreds of young Army Air Corps pilots demonstrated the U.S. military's reconnaissance
50 Common Mammals of the Southwest, by George Olin. Lions and javelinas and bears, oh my! Bats, too. Captured on film by the region's top nature photographers, mountain lions, wild javelinas, coatimundis, and forty-seven other amazing southwestern mammals prowl the pages of this easy-to-use handbook. One animal to a page with brief descriptions of habits and habitat. Western National Parks Association. 6" x 9" sofrcover. 64 pages. 2000.
Animal Tracks of Texas, by Ian Sheldon & Tamara Hartson. Concise descriptions of the animals and their tracks are combined with detailed drawings of the front and back prints, stride patterns and other important identifying aspects. Each animal is captured in accurate black-and-white illustrations, including pattern and print comparisons. A perfect guide for teachers, parents, hikers and urban adventurers. Lone Pine Publishing, 2000. 4.25" x 5.75" paperback, 160 pages.
Bear Aware: Hiking and Camping in Bear Country by Bill Schneider. Handy pack-sized book contains the essential tips you need to reduce the risk of being injured by a bear to the slimmest possible margin, written for beginners and experts. 96 pages. 1996.
Coyote , by Wyman Meinzer. Through his stunning photography, Meinzer chronicles the life of the coyote from a flea-covered, one-pound fuzzball whelp into a glistening, furry jewel that moves with fluid grace across the Texas plains. The coyote has become the symbol of western freedom in popular culture, and historically its range was limited to west of the Mississippi river. Yet now—in spite of a hundred-year effort to exterminate this wild canine—coyote howls can be heard from Los Angeles to
Ecology of the 18 Species of Chiroptera at Big Bend National Park, Texas by David A. EasterlaThis two volume report on the bats of Big Bend National Park summarizes the findings of a long term research project on the park's numerous species of bats. 164 pages. 1973.
Ecology of the Carmen Mountains White-tailed Deer by Paul R. Krausman and Ernest D. Ables. Not for the casual reader, this scentific work is no longer in print. Available while they last at this low price. From the introduction: "Information on unexploited white-tailed deer populations is rare due to their popularity as game animals and to the lack of pristine ranges... Big Bend National Park, Texas, is one of the few undisturbed ecosystems remaining in the Southwest and is unique in that
A Field Guide to Mammals , by William Henry Burt; illustrations by Richard P. Grossenheider. Descriptions of 380 species include size, weight, color, markings, number of teeth, habitat, habits, and comparisons with similar species. Superb color illustrations and line drawings show 230 animals. Range maps as well as photos of skulls and drawings of animal tracks, dens, nests, and burrows round out the wealth of information given in "the best general guide to all of North America"
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mammals From a stop-action photograph of the amazing flying squirrel to Big Horn Sheep perched on a rock face, this guide puts the world of mammals in your hands. Illustrated with more than 300 full-color photographs, each species account includes information on physical characteristics, size, similar species, breeding, tracks and other signs, habitat, and range, as well as commentary on feeding, nesting, and other behaviors. Easy-to-read
Mammal Checklist for Big Bend National Park by park staff, revised 2009; based on lists by Adrey E. Borell & Monroe D. Bryant (1942) and Dr. David Easterla (1973); reviewed by Dr. James Scudday (1997) and Loren K. Ammerman & Robert Dowler (2009). A checklist of the 78 confirmed and 5 hypothetical mammal species observed in Big Bend National Park and Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River. The listing for each species include a key to relative abundance and notes about habitat and behavior. 12
Stokes Beginner's Guide to Bats by Kim Williams & Rob Mies with Donald & Lillian Stokes. Whether you are intrigued by the amazing ability of bats to eat more than 1,000 insects per hour or want to identify bats, either roosting or in flight, you ll find everything you need in this easy-to-use guide. Covers 45 species in North America, including all of the endangered species. User-friendly color tab index, brilliant color photos of each species, up-to-date range maps, plans for building
Big Bend National Park Map (Plain) (Folded) Produced by the U.S. Geological Survey, this wall-sized map that can also go along in a backpack shows the topography, roads, and trails for the entire park. Comes either with plain contours or with the contours shaded in (better for framing than for navigating). Also available rolled.
Chisos Mountains Trail Map by Park Staff. A topographic map that includes all trails in the Chisos Mountains: Lost Mine, Pinnacles, South Rim, Emory Peak, Colima, Blue Creek Canyon, Juniper Canyon and Window, as well as the locations of backcountry campsites. Lengths and descriptions. Scale: 1:24,000.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park Topo Map by National Geographic Maps, Trails Illustrated. This well designed map is printed on waterproof paper. Coverage includes Lincoln National Forest, Lonesome Ridge WSA, Devils Den Canyon WSA, McKittrick Canyon WSA, Guadalupe Mountains Wilderness. Includes UTM grids for use with your GPS unit. Approximately 4 1/4" x 9 1/4" folded; 27" x 39" fully opened Scale = 1:35,000 Map Revised - 2007
Lower Canyons 7.5' Quad Set This set of twelve USGS 7.5' topo maps covers the Lower Canyons from the put-in at La Linda to the Dryden takeout (and beyond). Includes the Stillwell Crossing, Bourland Canyon, Las Vegas de las Ladrones SW, Las Vegas de las Ladrones, San Rosendo, Bullis Gap, Panther Gulch West, Panther Gulch West, Candilla Canyon East, Taylor Canyon, Shafter Canyon, and Cook Creek South quads. Individually $8.95, this set is on sale for $69.95, or just $5.83 per map. Limited
Map and Guide to the National Park System A map of the nation showing where all the parks, monuments, seashores, etc. are located. The guide on the back lists all services available.
Map and Guide to the National Trails System A map of all eight of the National Scenic Trails, including the Appalachian and Pacific Crest trails, and all eleven of the National Historic Trails. On the back is a thumbnail description of each.
Mariscal Mountain Trails Map These maps are specially made to show entire trails or trail systems with all the detail of the USGS 7.5' quadrangles on one sheet of waterproof plastic. Contains portions of the Mariscal Mountain, Solis, Mariscal Mountain OE S, and Solis OE S quadrangles. Scale 1:30,750, 18" x 24". See also the Marufo Vega Trails map, Mesa de Anguila Trails map, and Outer Mountain Loop Trails map.
Marufo Vega Trails Map These maps are specially made to show entire trails or trail systems with all the detail of the USGS 7.5' quadrangles on one sheet of waterproof plastic. Contains portions of the Ernst Valley and Rio Grande Village quadrangles. Scale 1:30,750, 18" x 24". See also the Outer Mountain Loop Trails map, Mesa de Anguila Trails map, and Mariscal Mountain Trails map.
Mesa de Anguila Trails Map These maps are specially made to show entire trails or trail systems with all the detail of the USGS 7.5' quadrangles on one sheet of waterproof plastic. Contains portions of the Lajitas, Amarilla Mountain, Terlingua, Lajitas OE, Mesa de Anguila and Castolon quadrangles. Scale 1:30,750, 24" x 18". See also the Marufo Vega Trails map, Outer Mountain Loop Trails map, and Mariscal Mountain Trails map.
Outer Mountain Loop Trails Map These maps are specially made to show entire trails or trail systems with all the detail of the USGS 7.5' quadrangles on one sheet of waterproof plastic. Contains portions of the Basin, Panther Junction, Emory Peak and Glenn Spring quadrangles. Scale 1:30,750, 24" x 32". See also the Marufo Vega Trails map, Mesa de Anguila Trails map, and Mariscal Mountain Trails map.
Texas State Parks Map From the Sabine Pass Battleground to the Franklin Mountains in El Paso, you could probably spend a lifetime, or at least several months, exploring all of Texas’ parks. This is the map for you when you decide to go. Also includes national public lands. Produced by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
Trails Illustrated Explorer 3D, Big Bend National Park , National Geographic. Plan your Big Bend adventure with an interactive Trails Illustrated map! Automatically highlight trails on the map, easily create trail profiles, view maps in 3D, and get GPS coordinates. Transfer waypoints and routes between your GPS and the software. Print your own custom maps at home! PC & Mac compatible. 2005.
Big Bend National Park Topo Map by National Geographic Trails Illustrated. You ve probably seen their topographic maps of other national parks, now get the one for Big Bend. Printed on both sides of tear-resistant plastic, the map covers the entire park, including the North Rosillos, plus a close-up of the Chisos Mountains area. Scale is 1:100,000. Revised 2008.
Golden Guides first appeared in 1949 and quickly established themselves as authorities on subjects from Natural History to Science. Relaunched in 2000, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press feature modern, new covers as part of a multi-year, million-dollar program to revise, update, and expand the complete line of guides for a new generation of students.
Hallie Crawford Stillwell (1897 - 1997) was known as the “Queen of the Big Bend.” Born on October 20, 1897, in Waco, Texas, Hallie and her family traveled nearly 500 miles to New Mexico packed in two Conestoga wagons, only to return to their native Texas with Hallie in charge of one of the Texas-bound teams at the tender age of twelve. Settling on a ranch in Alpine, Texas, Hallie began to learn the family’s ranching business and attended high school in Alpine. Upon graduation in 1916, she
In Big Bend Pictures (176 pages, 102 duotones, hardcover, University of Texas Press, $39.95), photographer James Evans reveals much of the puzzle by stealthily infusing himself into the landscape and lives of such legendary pioneers as Hallie Stillwell and Barton Warnock, as well as those of desert rats, misfits and beautiful children. He has created a body of images that, like the desert, are veneered with whimsical, paradoxical and sometimes surreal appearances. Whether capturing topsy-turvy
Roland Wauer served from 1966 to 1972 as chief naturalist for Big Bend National Park before going on to become chief of the Division of Natural Resources, National Park Service. Now retired, he continues his work in the field as a naturalist, scientist, and resource specialist. He lives in Victoria, Texas. From the introduction to For All Seasons: A Big Bend Journal : "...to all my readers, whether you are long-time advocates of the Big Bend country or first-time visitors, I wish you many
Members enjoy the following benefits: - 15% discount on items sold by BBNHA - 10% discount on most seminars - Discounts at many other bookstores - Subscription to The Big Bend Paisano - Current Big Bend Calendar Becoming a member of BBNHA is your greatest opportunity to support scientific, educational, and historical programs in the Big Bend Area. To become a member by phone using your credit card call the Big Bend Natural History Association: Tel. (432) 477-2236 Fax (432) 477-1175
Members enjoy the following benefits: - 15% discount on items sold by BBNHA - 10% discount on most seminars - Discounts at many other bookstores - Subscription to The Big Bend Paisano - Current Big Bend Calendar Becoming a member of BBNHA is your greatest opportunity to support scientific, educational, and historical programs in the Big Bend Area. To become a member by phone using your credit card call the Big Bend Natural History Association: Tel. (432) 477-2236 Fax (432) 477-1175
Members enjoy the following benefits: - 15% discount on items sold by BBNHA - 10% discount on most seminars - Discounts at many other bookstores - Subscription to The Big Bend Paisano - Current Big Bend Calendar Becoming a member of BBNHA is your greatest opportunity to support scientific, educational, and historical programs in the Big Bend Area. To become a member by phone using your credit card call the Big Bend Natural History Association: Tel. (432) 477-2236 Fax (432) 477-1175
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Members enjoy the following benefits: - 15% discount on items sold by BBNHA - 10% discount on most seminars - Discounts at many other bookstores - Subscription to The Big Bend Paisano - Current Big Bend Calendar Becoming a member of BBNHA is your greatest opportunity to support scientific, educational, and historical programs in the Big Bend Area. To become a member by phone using your credit card call the Big Bend Natural History Association: Tel. (432) 477-2236 Fax (432) 477-1175
Amon: The Texan Who Played Cowboy for America by Jerry Flemmons. For much of the mid-twentieth-century, Amon G. Carter Sr. was the man who invented the cowboy—at least the larger-than-life Texas version that captured the imagination of the public, presidents, movie stars, and moguls. Carter donned his cowboy persona to build Fort Worth, from the Star-Telegram up, and much of the rest of West Texas. Jerry Flemmons brings to life the mythic huckster and newspaper giant who ushered the likes of
Border Healing Woman as told to Pat LittleDog. The story of Jewel Babb, from her early years as a tenderfoot ranch wife to her elder years as a desert healing woman, has enthralled readers since Border Healing Woman was first published in 1981. In this second edition, Pat LittleDog adds an epilogue to conclude the story, describing the mixed blessings that publicity brought to Jewel Babb before her death in 1991. University of Texas Press. Second edition, 1994; fifth printing, 2007. 5 7/8"
Curandero: A Life in Mexican Folk Healing by Eliseo "Cheo" Torres and Timothy L. Sawyer Jr. Eliseo Torres, known as "Cheo," grew up in the Corpus Christi area of Texas and knew, firsthand, the Mexican folk healing practiced in his home and neighborhood. Later in life, he wanted to know more about the plants and rituals of curanderismo. Torres's story begins with his experiences in the Mexican town of Espinazo, the home of the great curandero El Nino Fidencio (1899-1939),
Exploring The Big Bend Country , by Peter Koch and June Cooper Price. Photographer-naturalist Peter Koch first visited the new Big Bend National Park in February, 1945, on assignment to take promotional pictures for the National Park Service. He planned to spend a couple of weeks—and ended up staying for the rest of his life. Koch's magnificent photographs and documentary film-lectures Big Bend, Life in a Desert Wilderness and Desert Gold introduced the park to people across the United States,
For All Seasons: A Big Bend Journal by Roland Wauer. Something about Big Bend National Park draws visitors to it again and again. Maybe it's the spare beauty of the mountains and desert, the dawn chorus of birds, or the vivid stars in the velvet night. All of these things have made it Roland Wauer's favorite place. In this book he shares his love of the Big Bend through journal entries that chronicle a year in the life of the park. Wauer worked as Chief Park Naturalist from 1966 to 1972 and has
Fun and Games Through Depression and War by Betty Ray Ogle Baker and Clarice Ogle. From the introduction: "My grandparents came as ranchers and prospectors to the Big Bend in 1916. They brought their eight children with them. Ray, my Dad, was the middle child. He was nine years old. "In 1927, Mom came to this area as a school teacher in a one room schoolhouse at the ripe old age of 18. I came along in 1931. "This book is about our lives and the people we knew and loved as we
I'll Tell You a Tale by J. Frank Dobie. I'll Tell You a Tale is a garland of some of Frank Dobie's best writing, put together by Isabel Gaddis, one of his former students at the University of Texas. The tales included are those the author himself liked best, and he even rewrote some of them especially for this anthology. Ben Carlton Mead has contributed 32 original line drawings to illustrate the stories. These tales spring from the soil and folklore of our land; but more than this, they make
Lizards on the Mantel, Burros at the Door by Etta Koch with June Cooper Price. A woman who went West with her husband in the 1840s must have expected hardships and privation, but during the 1940s, when Etta Koch stopped off in Big Bend with her young family and a 23-foot travel trailer in tow, she anticipated no more than a civilized camping trip between her old home in Ohio and a new one in Arizona. It was only when she found herself moving into an old rock house without plumbing or
More! Tales From the Terlinga Porch by Blair Pittman, with illustrations by Mark Kneeskern. For the second time, Blair enters the world of folklore, writing the stories of his beloved West Texas based on several decades of telling and listening to tales on the Terlingua porch. This is a collection of some of those tales, exactly the way he heard them - with a wink and a grin. Sun Country Publications, 2009. 5" x 8" softcover, 67 pages. "Big Bend is tough country, and people have
One Ranger... A Memoir by H. Joaquin Jackson and David Marion Wilkinson. When his picture appeared on the cover of Texas Monthly, Joaquin Jackson became the icon of the modern Texas Rangers. Nick Nolte modeled his character in the movie Extreme Prejudice on him. Jackson even had a speaking part of his own in The Good Old Boys with Tommy Lee Jones. But the role that Jackson has always played the best is that of the man who wears the silver badge cut from a Mexican cinco peso coin—a working Texas
Tales From The Terlingua Porch by Blair Pittman. Foreword by Bill Ivey, Illustrations by Mark Kneeskern. "Life just happens on a porch overlooking the rest of the world, especially when that world is invited to slow down long enough to sit a spell, listen to a story, or play a song... "For five generations, the porch in Terlingua has played host to an eclectic blend of residents, tourists, movie stars, miners, chili heads, bandits, beatniks, and the best bunch of folks that God ever
Tenderfoot Teacher by Aileen Kilgore Henderson. Subtitled Letters from the Big Bend 1952-1954, this is a droll and insightful look at the early days of the park written by a young schoolteacher and social butterfly in the form of letters to her family and friends who, probably, could hardly imagine what her life was like. Much has changed in the intervening half century and much that she chronicles would never be allowed today. But it is fascinating to see how much everyone depended on each
Terlingua Teacher: The Remarkable Lessons Taught and Learned in a One-room Texas Schoolhouse by Trent Jones and Carlton Stowers A search for a simpler, more rewarding lifestyle brings Trent Jones and his wife Olga to the ghost town of Terlingua, Texas so that Trent can accept the unusual job of teacher/principal/janitor of a one-room schoolhouse. So what if the princely sum of half his current salary would make it impossible for them to afford a telephone or that they would have to haul
Up to My Armpits by Dr. Charlie Edwards. Ever thought of a veterinarian’s workaday world as a 9-to-5 job in a cozy clinic, with nights free and weekends spent golfing? Not in the cow country of far West Texas, not in the experience of Doc Edwards, whose far-flung practice was based at his home and adjacent animal hospital in Marfa, in the Big Bend Country. His 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week practice lasted for the better part of fifty years. During certain seasons of the year he would work
Why Terlingua: Adventure on the Edge of Texas by Carlton Leatherwood. "This little touring book is the perfect temptation for the uninitiated traveler to the border country of far west Texas. Carl's words paint lovely images, complete with sensory detail and more than a bit of romance... let Carl guide you through some of the most alluring spots in the Big Bend." - Jean Hardy "Carl has captured the lure of Terlingua and the Big Bend using his personal expreiences, interviews with
National Parks of Northern Mexico by Richard D. Fisher. Here's all the information you'll need to plan a rail, highway, or sea tour of Mexico's exciting northern border states. This guidebook provides you with a rare look at some of the most spectacular sunsets, exhilarating waterfalls, and picturesque canyons you'll find anywhere in the world. This extensive book is jam-packed with adventure, action, stories, and facts. Unravels the mysteries of Mexico's mountains, canyons and deserts
Comanches: The History of a People by T.R. Fehrenbach. Authoritative and immediate, this is the classic account of the most powerful of the American Indian tribes. T.R. Fehrenbach traces the Comanches’ rise to power, from their prehistoric origins to their domination of the high plains for more than a century until their demise in the face of Anglo-American expansion. Master horseback riders who lived in teepees and hunted bison, the Comanches were stunning orators, disciplined warriors, and
A Field Guide to Rock Art Symbols of the Greater Southwest by Alex Patterson. This is the first specifically designed key to the interpretation of American rock art. Although the significance of the symbols will never be known for certain, educated guesses can be made. The Field Guide brings together 600 commentaries on specific symbols by over one hundred archaeologists, anthropologists, researchers, and Native American informants. Intended to be used in the field, as well as a reference, the
Flintknapping: Making and Understanding Stone Tools by John C. Whittaker. Flintknapping is an ancient craft enjoying a resurgence of interest among both amateur and professional students of prehistoric cultures. In this new guide, John C. Whittaker offers the most detailed handbook on flintknapping currently available and the only one written from the archaeological perspective of interpreting stone tools as well as making them. Flintknapping contains detailed, practical information on making
Freedom on the Border: The Seminole Maroons in Florida, the Indian Territory, Coahuila, and Texas by Kevin Mulroy In the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, black runaways braved an escape from slavery in an unprecedented alliance with Seminole Indians in Florida. This is the story of the maroons’ ethnogenesis in Florida, their removal to the West, their role in the Texas Indian Wars, and the fate of their long quest for liberty and self-determination along both sides of the Rio
Rock Art of the Chihuahuan Desert Borderlands edited by Sheron Smith-Savage and Robert J. Mallouf. A collection of technical reports on the Big Bend and surrounding area's rock art with black and white illustrations. Includes papers presented at the first Trans-Pecos Rock Art Symposium. Some papers presented in both Spanish and English text. Center for Big Bend Studies. 8 1/4" x 10 3/4" softcover. 124 pages. 1998.
Rock Art Savvy: The Responsible Visitor's Guide to Public Sites of the Southwest by Ronald D. Sanders This user-friendly guide describes more than 100 mostly public, easy-access rock art sites in Arizona, southern California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and western Texas, with a special section on Baja California, Mexico. Written in a lively, conversational style and brimming with helpful information, Rock Art Savvy shows both novices and seasoned rock art aficionados how to get the
The Indians of Texas From Prehistoric to Modern Times by W.W. Newcomb, Jr. . "an excellent and long-needed survey of the ethnography of the Indian tribes who resided within the present limits of Texas since the beginning of the historic period....The book is the most comprehensive. scholarly, and authoritative account covering all the Indians of Texas, and is an invaluable and indispensable reference for students of Texas history, for anthropologists, and for lovers of Indian
The Mescalero Apaches by C.L. Sonnichsen. "A well-written history of a group of Indians who helped to keep the Southwest in an uproar for several centuries. The description of the earlier Apaches’ way of life, contrasted with their wretched life after the white man arrived, explains the uproar. The saddest words in the book are ’It need not have been that way.’ For here, retold as it affected and still affects the Mescaleros, is also the story of our errant and confused Indian policy. The
Understanding Stone Tools and Archaeological Sites by Brian P. Kooyman This generously illustrated instructional guide explains the examination and analysis of stone tools and stone-tool sites anywhere in the world. Lithics expert Brian P. Kooyman explores the production, function, and context of stone tools to understand how human cultures used lithic tools at particular sites and to give readers the practical skills for lithic and site analysis. The guide covers manufacturing techniques,
The Animal Dialogues: Uncommon Encounters in the Wild by Craig Childs. THE ANIMAL DIALOGUES tells of Craig Childs' own chilling experiences among the grizzlies of the Arctic, sharks off the coast of British Columbia and in the turquoise waters of Central America, jaguars in the bush of northern Mexico, mountain lions, elk, Bighorn Sheep, and others. More than chilling, however, these stories are lyrical, enchanting, and reach beyond what one commonly assumes an "animal story" is or
The Time It Never Rained by Elmer Kelton. In the 1950s, West Texas suffered the longest drought in the memory of most men then living. By that time, Charlie Flagg, the central character of this novel, was one of a dying breed of men who wrested their living from the harsh land of West Texas. The struggle made them fiercely independent, a trait personified in Charlie's persistence throughout the seven dry years, his refusal to accept defeat, his opposition to federal aid programs and their
America's National Parks, Monuments & Memorials Full page color photographs and brief texts featuring fifty-two National Park Service areas from Acadia National Park to the USS Arizona National Memorial, from the Liberty Bell to the Grand Canyon. Hardbound w/ dust jacket, 8" x 7". 52 pages. Impact, 2006.
Big Bend National Park Photographs by Laurence Parent; text by Joe Nick Patoski. Big Bend National Park is one of the few places left in America where a person can literally get away from it all. Nestled in the great bend of the Rio Grande that forms one of the most distinctive features of the silhouette of Texas, the park is several hundred miles from any large city. Within its 1,250 square miles of mountains, canyons, desert, and river, Big Bend National Park offers visitors respite from
Big Bend National Park Impressions Photography by Steve Guynes and Richard Reynolds. Foreword by Mike Boren, Executive Director, Big Bend Natural History Association. One of our most popular photography books. Brilliant color photos of the vast panoramas and the small gems of the park. Excellent quality for the price. We dare you to look through this book and not start packing! A place of merging natural environments, Big Bend National Park is the perfect photographic subject. Desert, river
Big Bend Pictures: Photographs by James Evans It takes a long time to get to know the Big Bend. Just to look at all the mountains and canyons and desert horizons can take weeks of driving and hiking. And to get acquainted with the independent, self-contained, slightly quirky people who call this place home ...well, that can take a lifetime. James Evans understands that. Recalling his decision to make the Big Bend his artistic muse and photographic subject, he says, "I moved here in 1988
Big Bend National Park Screen Saver by various photographers. You can have spectacular photos of Big Bend National Park right on your computer screen. Scenery and flowers, all kinds of weather. 36 unforgettable images, perpetual calendar, and interpretive text in English, German, French, Spanish, and Japanese. CD-ROM for Windows 95 and higher and Macintosh System 7.5.3 or higher.
Big Bend: The Story Behind the Scenery by Carol E. Sperling. Large, spectacular color photos of Big Bend's wonders. This our segment in the "Story" series on national parks. Along with Big Bend Impressions , this is our most popular quality versus affordable photographic romp around the park. Text covers geology, plant and animal life, and early history of the area. KC Publications. 9" x 12" softcover. 48 pages. New version, 2009.
Desert Chisos Mountains Poster Laurence Parent, photographer. A Chihuahuan Desert sunset paints the sky, silhouetting the Chisos Mountains and turning the Rio Grande into gold. Photographed from the Rio Grande Village area. 12" X 36".
East Rim Panorama Poster Laurence Parent, photographer. Giant panoramic poster of the breathtaking escarpment of the East Rim of the Chisos Mountains, with the Sierra Quemada caldera and Elephant Tusk beyond. Taken at sunrise from the Lost Mine Trail. 60"X 26".
Greg Lasley’s Texas Wildlife Portraits by Greg Lasley. Introduction by John and Gloria Tveten. Experience the wildlife of Texas, up-close and personal, through the eyes of one of the country's most talented nature photographers. Where else can you look a coyote in the eye while it licks its chops? Spy the long tongue of a Nine-banded Armadillo as it drinks? Watch a rare Blue-faced Ringtail dragonfly eating its prey? Glimpse a Sanderling's feet spread midair as it scurries down the beach? See an
Little Big Bend by Roy Morey. Little Big Bend is not a traditional guide to the area’s common plants. Although it features many species that are characteristic of the Chihuahuan Desert environment, species such as orchids are also included precisely because they are uncommon or rare and therefore a special thrill to find. Plants not seen in other wildflower guides, or those with a limited geographic range that the reader will less likely encounter elsewhere, are pictured here. This guide
Santa Elena Canyon Poster Willard Clay, photographer. A ruddy sunrise glow bathes the mouth of Santa Elena canyon, one of the most dramatic scenes in Big Bend. The usually tranquil Rio Grande both divides and unites the two nations whose border travels the stony gorge. 18" X 24".
Sierra del Carmen Poster Laurence Parent, photographer. Although it is on the Mexican side of the river, the Sierra del Carmen range is a dominant feature of the park scenery. Sunset colors are reflected in the pale limestone wall and in the tranquil Rio Grande. 18" X 24".
The Grandest Things: Our National Parks in Words, Images, and Stamps The Grandest Things explores how our national park system began, the changes it has endured, and the astounding array of sites it includes—all through breathtaking images and historic stamps. This 116-page book includes: A history of America's national parks, illustrated by stamps and other fascinating memorabilia A visual tour of over 75 parks, monuments, memorials, and more A special collecting section complete with stamp
The South Rim Poster Laurence Parent, photographer. One of the best views in Big Bend National Park photographed from the South Rim, a seven-mile hike into the mountains. View encompasses the Sierra Quemada volcanic caldera and across the Chihuahuan Desert toward Mexico. 18" X 24".
Tornillo Creek Hoodoos Poster Willard Clay, photographer. Appearing comic or mysterious, depending on the light, these sandstone shapes were carved by wind and water. Look for them as you approach Panther Junction from the Persimmon Gap entrance. 18" X 24".
100 Texas Wildflowers by Dorothy Baird Mattiza for the Native Plant Society of Texas. Texas is famous for its brilliant fields of wildflowers. This book helps you identify those gently fluttering flowers. Western National Parks Association. 6" x 9" softcover. 64 pages. 1993.
70 Common Cacti of the Southwest by Pierre C. Fischer. Color photos and descriptions of the desert's unique plants, most shown in bloom. Includes many found in Big Bend. Western National Parks Association. 6" x 9" softcover. 80 pages. 1989.
A Field Guide to Southwestern and Texas Wildflowers - 2"Peterson Field Guide by Niehaus/Ripper/Savage. This guide, covering 1,505 species of wildflowers, groups flowers by color and plant characteristics for easy matching of pictures with specimens. 452 pages. 1984.
Cacti of Texas: A Field Guide with Emphasis on the Trans-Pecos Species by A. Michael Powell, James F. Weedin, and Shirley A. Powell. One hundred thirty-two species, subspecies, and varieties of cacti may be found in Texas. About one hundred of them occur in the state’s Trans-Pecos region, one of the most cactus-rich areas of the United States, but at least one kind can be found in every county of the state. This volume is an identification guide to the genera, species, and varieties of Texas
Common Texas Grasses by Frank W. Gould. An illustrated reference book and field guide to the 150 most familiar and important species of grasses that grow in the state of Texas. 271 pages. 1998.
Edible and Useful Plants of Texas and the Southwest by Delena Tull. All around us there are wild plants good for food, medicine, clothing, and shelter, but most of us don't know how to identify or use them. Delena Tull amply supplies that knowledge in this book, one of the first focused specifically on plants that grow in Texas and surrounding regions of the South and Southwest. Extensively illustrated with black-and-white drawings and color photos, this book includes the following special
National Audbon Society Field Guide to North American Trees, Western Region by Elbert L. Little. Tree peepers everywhere will enjoy this guide which explores the incredible environment of our country's forests -including seasonal features, habitat, range, and lore. Over 300 species of trees are detailed in photographs of leaf shape, bark, flowers, fruit, and fall leaves -- all can be quickly accessed making this the ideal field guide for any time of year.All 855 identification pictures are
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers, Western Region by Richard Spellenberg This fully revised edition brings a new level of beauty, accuracy, and usefulness to the field guide that wildflower enthusiasts have relied upon for more than 20 years. More than 940 all-new, full-color images show the wildflowers of western North America close-up and in their natural habitats. The guide has been completely revised to make identification in the field easier than ever.
Lone Star Wildflowers: A Guide to Texas Flowering Plants by LaShara J. Nieland and Willa F. Finley Each spring throughout the celebrated Hill Country and well beyond, locals and visitors revel in the palettes and variety of Texas wildflowers. From the Panhandle canyonlands to the islands of South Texas, from the eastern Pineywoods to the farthest reaches of the arid Trans-Pecos, some 5,000 species dot Texas's 268,820 square miles. Now Lone Star Wildflowers offers easy identification through
Native Plants for Southwestern Landscapes by Judy Mielke. For gardeners who want to conserve water, the color, fragrance, shade, and lush vegetation of a traditional garden may seem like a mirage in the desert. But such gardens can flourish when native plants grow in them. In this book, Judy Mielke, an expert on Southwestern gardening, offers the most comprehensive guide available to landscaping with native plants. Writing simply enough for beginning gardeners, while also providing ample
Peterson Field Guide to Western Medicinal Plants and Herbs by Steven Foster and Christopher Hobbs. The most complete work ever written on the medicinal plants of western North America. It offers the best information on the current popular and traditional uses of the nearly 500 species covered, much of it available for the first time. More than 530 color photos illustrate the plants and their flowers, leaves, and fruits. organized by flower color with symbols next to the plant descriptions that
Texas Cacti: A Field Guide by Brian Loflin and Shirley Loflin. In T exas Cacti, authors Brian and Shirley Loflin present a concise, fully illustrated field guide to more than one hundred of the cacti most often found in Texas and the surrounding region. The book opens with an illustrated introduction to cactus habitat and anatomy. The species are then organized by stem shape, with each account featuring detailed color photographs, specific identifying features (including spines, flowers,
A Field Guide to Texas Wildflowers by Campbell and Lynn Loughmiller. Texas is blessed with a dazzling array of wildflowers. This book provides clear and concise descriptions for more than 300, complemented by 381 full-color photographs. 272 pages. 1984.
The Sibley Guide to Trees by David Allen Sibley. David Allen Sibley, the preeminent bird-guide author and illustrator, now applies his formidable skills of identification and illustration to the trees of North America. Monumental in scope but small enough to take into the field, The Sibley Guide to Trees is an astonishingly elegant guide to a complex subject. It condenses a huge amount of information about tree identification—more than has ever been collected in a single book—into a logical,
Trees and Shrubs of the Trans-Pecos and Adjacent Areas by Dr. Michael Powell. Dr. Powell's definitive work has been fully revised and updated. Informative for plant lovers and professional botanists alike. Complete keys; line drawings. 498 pages. 1998.
Trees of Central Texas: A Guide to Common Native Species , illustrations and text by Robert O'Brien This waterproof folding full color quick reference guide to 54 common native trees includes illustrations of leaf shapes, types, parts, and arrangement, and common types of fruits and seeds. 2010, Quick Reference Publishing, Inc. 4" x 9", 12 pages.
Wildflowers of Central Texas: A Guide to Common Native Species , photos and text by Steven Schwartzman This waterproof folding full color quick reference guide to 88 common native wildflowers is organized by color and includes descriptions and blooming seasons. 2010, Quick Reference Publishing, Inc. 4" x 9", 12 pages.
Wildflowers of Texas by Geyata Ajilvsgi. A usable field guide worthy of Texas wildflowers. Maps on the book's endpapers define the state's major vegetation zones and are letter-keyed to help the reader determine the geographic range of each species. 414 pages. 1984.
50 Common Reptiles and Amphibians of the Southwest, by Jonathan Hanson and Roseann Beggy Hanson. An easy reference to 50 of the most commonly seen reptiles and amphibians in the Southwest. Western National Parks Association. 6" x 9" softcover. 58 pages. 1997.
A Guide to the Rattlesnakes of the United States by Brian Hubbs & Brendan O'Connor. A Guide to the Rattlesnakes of the United States is a must for anyone who enjoys the outdoors or the study of nature. This beautiful guide is the first of its type, providing color photos of all the rattlesnakes native to the U.S. Found from pine-forested mountains to the plains, deserts, and swamps, these amazing snakes are as diverse in their patterns and coloration as the areas they inhabit. Long-time
Amphibians and Reptiles Checklist, by Park Staff. Checklist to the reptiles and amphibians of Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River. Original list by Dr. David A. Easterla. 2002.
Frogs & Toads of Big Bend National Park by Gage H. Dayton, Raymond Skiles, & Linnea Dayton. This fascinating look at the eleven amphibian species that call Texas' Big Bend National Park home is designed to help visitors of all ages and levels of experience understand how amphibians use the park's environment and where each species is likely to be found. In words and pictures, the authors present the distinguishing features of each species so that visitors can identify the frogs and
Lizards of the American Southwest: A Photographic Field Guide edited by Lawrence L.C. Jones and Robert E. Lovich. Lizards of the American Southwest covers all 96 species found in California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Texas west of the Pecos River. Learn where to find lizards and how to identify them. Includes detailed information on habitat, natural history, taxonomy, viewing tips, plus hundreds of photos, illustrations and maps. 75 experts provide the most comprehensive
Peterson Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians Eastern/Central North America by Roger Conant and Joseph T. Collins. This newly designed field guide features detailed descriptions of 595 species and subspecies. The 656 full-color illustrations and 384 drawings show key details for accurate identification. More than 100 color photographs and 333 color distribution maps accompany the species descriptions. 660 pages. 1998.
Texas Snakes: Identification, Distribution, and Natural History by John E. Werler and James R. Dixon. Drawings by Regina Levoy. From the legendary, fear-inspiring Western Diamondback rattlesnake to the tiny, harmless Plains blind snake, Texas has a greater diversity of snake species than any other state in the country. Recognizing the public's need for a complete guide to identifying and understanding Texas' snakes, two of the state's most respected herpetologists have joined forces to create
Texas Snakes: A Field Guide by James R. Dixon and John E. Werler. From the legendary, fear-inspiring western diamond-backed rattlesnake to the tiny, harmless plains blind snake, Texas has a greater diversity of snake species than any other state in the country. This fully illustrated field guide to Texas snakes, written by two of the state's most respected herpetologists, gives you the most current and complete information to identify and understand all 110 species and subspecies. Texas Snakes:
Off The Beaten Path Texas by June Naylor. Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Texas Off the Beaten Path show you the Lone Star State you never knew existed. Explore a tropical paradise teeming with exotic wildlife at the Rainforest Pyramid in Galveston. Get prehistoric at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, where you can find some of the best-preserved dinosaur tracks in the world. Unleash your inner cowboy and sign
Scenic Driving Texas by Laurence Parent. Pack up the car and enjoy thirty-two drives through some of the most spectacular scenery in Texas, where the culture, terrain, and climate are as diverse as the Lone Star State is big. This indispensable highway companion maps out short trips highlighting the treasures of Texas, including ghost towns, missions, lighthouses, caverns, wildflowers, and old general stores. Join nature writer and photographer Laurence Parent on an adventure that takes you
1986 Passport Stamp Set Fits into Passport To Your National Parks and Passport Explorer books. This full color stamp sheet includes one national and nine regional stamps. 1986 Featured Parks & Historic Sites: National Stamp: The Statue of Liberty North Atlantic Regional Stamp: Cape Cod National Seashore Mid-Atlantic Regional Stamp: Colonial National Historical Park National Capital Regional Stamp: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Southeast Regional Stamp: The Blue Ridge Parkway Midwest Regional
National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the U.S., 6th edition Featuring 375 color photos and 80 full-color detailed maps—more than any other park guidebook—this is the most comprehensive, up-to-the-minute book of its kind. A perennial favorite with more than a million copies sold in previous editions, it reflects National Geographic's century-long association with America's national parks system and its peerless reputation for travel expertise and cartographic excellence. The guide
Passport to Your National Parks This handy, spiral bound, 6" x 3" travelogue fits conveniently into a pocket or backpack for easy reference. The 104 page guidebook makes it easy to learn about and explore all of our national park sites. The Passport to Your National Parks includes maps color-coded for specific regions in the country, pre-visit information, illustrations and photographs. It also includes a free map and guide to the national parks. Spaces in each region are designated
The Southwest by Steven Walker. Colorful guide to the major attractions in the Southwest. 80 pages. 1993.