Calypso Publishing

Canadian Book Titles

Our field guides use a combination of crisp, vibrant photographs with a brief and accurate description for each species.
These natural history guide books are available from your local bookstore.

 

 

Tracks of the Northwest:
Alaska, Western Canada & the Northwestern United States

J. Duane Sept


ISBN 978-0-9739819-5-7
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $14.95 CAN
118 color photos
2012




Welcome to the secret world of tracks, sign and the animals that made them. Signs of the who, what and where of wildlife are all around us, even when their makers are too shy to come closer.

This new guide is the key to unlocking the natural world that shares our environment, by day and by night. All we have to do is take the time to observe and interpret the signs. The book features nearly 50 species with photos of tracks, scat and other sign, as well as drawings of tracks, track patterns, distribution maps and interesting details on the appearance, habitat and behavior of each species. Information on 20 additional species is also included, to help identify other species in the area and to distinguish one animal from another. There is even a ruler on the back cover.

Tracking is detective work—fun, stimulating and very inspiring for anyone who is ready to “meet” the animals that share our landscape, by studying the fascinating clues they leave behind.



Trees of the Northwest:
Alaska, Western Canada & the Northwestern United States

J. Duane Sept


ISBN 978-0-9739819-4-0
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $14.95 CAN
180+ color photos
2011




Trees are all around us, yet we often take them for granted. Some live more than 1,500 years, others produce spectacular color displays in the autumn, many have medicinal properties, at least one tree releases its seeds in fire. This concise, attractive guide features 49 amazing species along with more than 190 crisp full-color photos. Images show entire trees and also details of flowers, cones, fruit and bark. Species information includes detailed descriptions and specific notes on habitat, range, unique characteristics, along with a range map and key identification features. This new guide makes identification of trees and tall shrubs easier than ever, and it offers fascinating reading on trees of the Pacific Northwest.




Common Seashore Creatures of the Northwest

J. Duane Sept


ISBN 978-0-9739819-2-6
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $14.95 CAN
200+ color photos
2008




Our seashores are alive with creatures wild and weird, big and small. An amazing array of intertidal marine life can be found on many sandy beaches, rocky shorelines and mud shores in the Pacific Northwest. This guide features 145 species of marine creatures with over 200 full-color photographs. Be sure to observe all the seashore creatures at the next low tide with this great new guide!





Common Birds of Alberta

J. Duane Sept


ISBN 0-9730390-5-1
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $12.95 CAN
170 color photos
2004




Whether you're observing your feathered friends at the backyard bird feeder or heading out with your binoculars for a day in the woods, this is the guide for you-all the commonly seen birds of Alberta, with more than 170 vivid full-color photographs. The book is chock-full of information on size, coloring and call of each species, notes on nest and habitat, tips and techniques for getting a closer look and distinguishing similar birds, and comments on the unique behavior of the various species. Extras include helpful hints on equipment and a diagram showing the parts of a bird. Good birding!





Common Birds of British Columbia

J. Duane Sept

ISBN 0-9730390-2-7
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $12.95 CAN
Approximately 150 color photos
2003


There is something special about the birds that share our world, intriguing and amazing us with their quirky habits and their amazing feats. This guide is packed with information about 136 of the most common species found throughout British Columbia, with vivid color images and detailed information on the birds' lives.





Common Birds of Ontario

J. Duane Sept

ISBN 0-9730390-7-8
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $12.95 CAN
190 color photos
2004

 

Ontario is alive with birds! The fabulous colors of these feathered marvels are featured in illustrated entries on more than 140 species that can be observed in Ontario. This is more than a field guide-it is an indispensable birding companion, packed with intriguing information about the birds that surround us. Each species is highlighted with a clear description and tips for identification, as well as interesting, little-known facts about its unique behavior. Information on nesting, tips for distinguishing each bird from similar species, and much, much more is packed into this handy book. Go ahead and get to know the amazing birds of Ontario! All you need is this great new guide (and perhaps a pair of binoculars)





Wild Berries of the Northwest:
Alaska, Western Canada and the Northwestern States

J. Duane Sept

ISBN 978-0-9739819-3-3
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $14.95 CAN
170 color photos
2005



Discover nearly 100 species of the wild berries and other fruits that grow all around us in the rich ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest. Many of these fruits are edible and delicious, but others are not edible, and this guide will help you distinguish the ones you can eat from those that are poisonous. Most species are illustrated in full color, with more than 170 superb photographs that show both the flowering plants and the ripe fruit to aid in identification. This book is a must for berry lovers, naturalists, campers, adventurous cooks, hikers and anyone who loves the outdoors.




Common Wildflowers of British Columbia (2nd Edition)

J. Duane Sept


ISBN 0-9730390-9-4
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $12.95 CAN
Approximately 140 color photos
2006

This enlarged and updated guide features 142 species of wildflowers that grow in BC's many habitats, from seashores to mountaintops. The beauty of each species is captured with crisp, full-color images by Duane Sept. The unique beauty of each species is supplemented with identification details and tips, as well as many notes on history, edibility and uses by Native people. A checklist is also included to keep track of wildflower sightings.





Common Mushrooms of the Northwest:
Alaska, Western Canada and the Northwestern United States

J. Duane Sept

ISBN 978-0-9739819-0-2
5.5 x 8.5 • 96 pages
Paperback • $14.95 CAN
Approximately 155 color photos
2006


At last—a great new guidebook to the common mushrooms of the Northwest! This easy-to-use handbook helps you identify many of the species found in the region. Crisp, colorful photographs by Duane Sept illustrate 130 species of the mushrooms that seem to pop up all around us—some edible, some poisonous, all intriguing.

In addition to pointers on identifying mushrooms, there are sections on preparing and storing edible mushrooms, mushroom ecology and the parts of a mushroom. When you take this smart, beautiful guide along on your walks in the woods, you’ll feel more confident about identifying many of the mushrooms you encounter, and you’ll pick up some interesting information along the way.





Tropical Butterflies of the World

J. Duane Sept

ISBN 0-9730390-4-3
5 x 8 • 80 pages
Paperback • $10.95 CAN
Approximately 100 color photos
2003

Welcome to the secret world of tropical butterflies! These marvels of the air amaze all who view them, and this guide features 40 fascinating species from all corners of the tropics, including several that are in danger because their habitat is disappearing so rapidly. Tropical butterflies are the winged jewels of the natural world. They are yours to enjoy in this book, which features distribution maps and information on the butterflies' life cycle, courtship and mating rituals, and adaptations for survival.

Canadian books may be purchased at your local bookstore or online at:

Chapters or Indigo Books

Chapters / Indigo Books



Distributed in Canada by:

Sandhill Books

Phone 1-800-667-3848

Sandhill Books





 

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