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Perennials Short and Tall: A Seasonal Progression of Flowers for Your Garden

Moya L. Andrews
Gillian Harris, Illustrator

Perennials Short and Tall

Designed for accessibility, this book offers tried-and-true advice on how to keep a yard in bloom. Presented in the sequence in which they bloom, with a chapter devoted to each of the three major growing seasons, 25 varieties of flowers are profiled with accompanying color illustrations.

paper 144 pp. 2008/ISBN 978-0-253-21976-3/$19.95
Order No. 2687

The Sunflower Family in the Upper Midwest

Thomas M. Antonio and Susanne Masi

Sunflower Family in the Upper Midwest

This novel and beautiful book has both the scientific accuracy of an academic flora and the attractiveness and usefulness of a wildflower photographic field guide. It focuses on one plant group, the Asteraceae or Sunflower family, which comprises nearly 10 percent of the midwest’s flowering plant species. The range maps for each plant are especially useful.

cloth 439 pp. 2001 / SIBN 1-883362-11-3 / $48.00
Order No. 2468

Roadside Geology of Indiana

Mark J. Camp and Graham T. Richardson

Roadside Geology of Indiana

A guide to tour Indiana's timeworn topography and discover fossilized reefs, mastodon skeletons, geodes, buried bedrock valleys and the site of a meteorite impact.

paper 315 pp. 1999 / ISBN 0-87842-396-6 / $18.00
Order No. 2229

Dragonflies of Indiana

James R. Curry

Dragonflies of Indiana

Dragonflies are a source of wonder and delight and an important part of our biological heritage. Published by the Indiana Academy of Science.

cloth 317 pp. 2001 / ISBN 1-883362-11-3 / $32.00
Order No. 2377

The Making of a Conservative Environmentalist

Gordon K. Durnil

The Making of a Conservative Environmentalist

A memoir of sensible and heartfelt perspectives from a concerned citizen for whom environmentalism has become a matter of enlightened self-interest.

cloth 216 pp. 1995 / ISBN 0-253-32873-X / $19.95
Order No. 2172

paper 216 pp. 1995 / ISBN 0-253-21499-8 / $15.95
Order No. 2335

The Complete Dinosaur

James O. Farlow

The Complete Dinosaur

A presentation by forty-six experts on dinosaurs from the earliest discoveries through the contemporary controversies over their extinction. Over 350 illustrations and 16 pages in color.

cloth 752 pp. 1997 / ISBN 0-253-33349-0 / $59.95
Order No.2217

Perennials for the Lower Midwest

Ezra Haggard

Perennials for the Lower Midwest

Suggestions on the 101 perennials that do well in the Midwest climate. A portrait photograph as well as a garden-setting shot accompany each essay.

cloth 208 pp. 1996 / ISBN 0-253-33067-X / $49.95
Order No. 2233

paper 224 pp. 1996 / ISBN 0-253-21014-3 / $29.95
Order No. 2187

Trees, Shrubs, and Roses for Midwest Gardens

Ezra Haggard

Trees, Shrubs and Rosers for Midwest Gardens

More than 100 ornamental trees, shrubs, and roses, suitable for Midwest gardens are profiled. Full color photographs accompany each text.

cloth 207 pp. 2001 / ISBN 0-253-33961-8 /$49.95
Order No. 2183

paper 207 pp. 2001 / ISBN 0-253-21470-X /$29.95
Order No. 2137

Got Shade? A "Take it Easy" Approach for Today's Gardener

Carolyn Harstad

Got Shade?

This extensive and thoughtful work details everything involved in woodland gardening from the types of shade to garden design, and an encyclopedia of recommendations of shade-loving plants.

paper 399 pp. 2003 / ISBN 0-253-21625-7 / $24.95
Order No. 2418

Go Native!

Carolyn Harstad

Go Native

This book tells you everything you need to know about gardening with native plants and wildflowers in the Lower Midwest. It covers planning, site and soil preparation, and includes discussions of native trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, ferns, and the creation of native-plant environments such as prairies and meadows, wetlands and woodlands.

paper 278 pp. 1999/ISBN 0-253-21302-9/$24.95
Order No. 2223

Rivers Revealed: Rediscovering America's Waterways

Jerry M. Hay

paper 308 pp. 2007 / ISBN 978-0-253-21875-9
Order No. 2644

Eternal Vigilance: Nine Tales of Environmental Heroism in Indiana

Steven Higgs

Eternal Vigilance

Stories of exemplary courage, persistence, and dedication to improve Indiana's environment by nine Hoosier environmentalists over a four decade period.

cloth 224 pp. 1995 /ISBN 0-253-32895-0/$29.95
Order No. 2196

paper 224 pp. 1995 /ISBN 0-253-20971-4 /$13.95
Order No. 2197

Gardening in the Lower Midwest

Diane Heilenman

Gardening in the Lower Midwest

Novice and experienced gardeners alike will learn how to create gardens appropriate for the region and how to select flowers, plants, trees, and shrubs for this difficult and trying climate.

paper 224 pp. 1994 / ISBN 0-253-32813-6 / 14.95
Order No. 2156

Orchids of Indiana

Michael A. Homoya

Orchids of Indiana Shows all forty-three of the orchids now growing in Indiana, with detailed descriptions, range maps, and 92 color photographs.

cloth 276 pp. 1993/ISBN 0-253-32864-0/$40.00
Order No. 2107

The Natural Heritage of Indiana

Marion Jackson

The Natural Heritage of Indiana

The Natural Heritage of Indiana is the first popular survey of the natural heritage and environmental problems of the state. Lavishly illustrated with maps, drawings, diagrams, and nearly 500 full-color photographs by the state's best nature photographers, it also contains 58 essays by Indiana's leading scholar-teachers and practitioners.

cloth 482 pp. 1997/reprinted 2008 / ISBN 0-253-33074-2 / $49.95 20% OFF
Order No. 2202

Email ihb@history.in.gov with order number to make a purchase. We will invoice you and can ship it to you or you can pick the book up in Indianapolis.

The Nature Conservancy's Guide to Indiana Preserves

Photographs by Christopher Jordan and Ron Leonetti, Foreward by Marion T. Jackson

The Nature's Conservancy's Guide to Indiana Preserves

From the majestic dunes of Northwest Indiana to the lush cypress sloughs at the convergence of the Ohio and Wabash Rivers - and all places in between - Indiana boasts a remarkable variety of natural areas. The Nature Conservancy' s Guide to Indiana Preserves is an invaluable resource as you journey to these wonderful parts of the state.

These are also places that for the most part have escaped the plow, chainsaw, and bulldozer. And yet many have incredible human histories that are as much a part of the preserves as the plants and animals found there. Written by a host of different authors, the descriptions go well beyond the normal flora-and-fauna statistics. The natural beauty of each preserve is captured with stunning detail in the images of noted photographers Christopher Jordan and Ron Leonetti.

paper 311 pp. 2006 / ISBN 0-253-21859-4 / $27.95
Order No. 2615

Birds of Indianapolis: A Guide to the Region

Charles E. Keller and Timothy C. Keller

Birds of Indianapolis

A complete introduction and guide to birding in the Indianapolis area and the surrounding counties of Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Hancock, Morgan, Johnson, and Shelby.

cloth 169 pp. 1993 / ISBN 0-253-33119-6 / $26.95
Order No. 2289

paper 169 pp. 1993 / ISBN 0-253-28534-8 / $12.95
Order No. 2290

Periodical Cicadas: The Plague and the Puzzle

Gene Kritsky

Indiana Academy of Science

Periodical Cicadas

Periodical cicadas are the "bugs" of history. When first encountered by settlers in the New World, they were first thought of as a plague and later as a harbinger of war. This public fear was replaced with the puzzle of their biology as natural historians started to study these insects. This book will take the reader on a historical tour of periodical cicadas by reviewing unpublished and rarely read papers on cicadas, written over a 260-year period. Periodical Cicadas: the Plague and the Puzzle is the ideal book to start your own study of these fascinating insects.

cloth 160 pp. ISBN 1-883362-13-x / $25.00
Order No. 2469

Of Woods and Water

Ron Leonetti and Christopher Jordan

Celebrated photographers Ron Leonetti and Christopher Jordan explore the diversity of Michigan landscapes in their latest collection of photographs. Forests, prairies, savannas, wetlands, the shorelines of four Great Lakes, and the variety of terrain that crosses the Upper Peninsula are featured in more than 140 color images. Of Woods and Water conveys the natural allure and hidden treasures that exist in Michigan—scattered, isolated, and generally small in size, their protection and preservation are paramount. At present, these beautiful landscapes thrive, untouched by the urban sprawl that sweeps our country's land, but a greater awareness for and involvement in the preservation of our threatened natural communities are greatly needed. This shared love of nature and the unexpected gifts the state has to offer guided Leonetti and Jordan in producing a splendid body of work that captures the spirit of Michigan's untamed beauty.

cloth, 160 pp. 2008 / ISBN 978-0-253-35276-7 / $34.95
Order No. 2709

Unexpected Indiana: A Portfolio of Natural Landscapes

Ron Leonetti and Christopher Jordan

Unexpected Indiana

Unexpected Indiana represents a unique collaboration between two photographers. Jordan and Leonetti share a deep love of nature and a fascination with the hidden gems that can be found within the state. Working in traditional medium and large film formats, the photographers have produced a spectacular body of work that captures the essence of Indiana’s natural beauty.

cloth 166 pp. ISBN 0-253-34485-9 / $35.00
Order No. 2477

Indiana Best Hikes

Alan McPherson

Indiana Best Hikes

This book is a guide to 106 "best hikes" in Indiana.

paper 495 pp. 2001 / ISBN 0-9672922-1-2 / $22.95
Order No. 2357

Nature Walks in Southern Indiana

Alan McPherson

Nature Walks of Southern Indiana

A guidebook useful for wide interests and abilities, from simple outings to longer hikes and nature walks.

paper 592 pp.1991 reprinted 2002 / ISBN 0-9672922-2-0 / $22.95
Order No. 2358

Nature Walks in Northern Indiana

Alan McPherson

Nature Walks in Northern Indiana

This book describes more than 200 nature outing opportunities.

paper 496 pp. 1996 / ISBN 0-9628469-1-0 / $15.95
Order No. 2359

Paddle Indiana: An Access Guide to Canoeing & Kayaking Indiana Lakes & Streams

Alan McPherson

Paddle Indiana

Paddling Indiana can take you places by water which you may never see on foot.

paper 403 pp. 2000 / ISBN 0-96729220-4 / $22.95
Order No. 2360

Amphibians & Reptiles of Indiana

Sherman A. Minton, Jr.

Amphibians and Reptiles of Indiana

The author was a pioneer in the study of venomous animals, especially reptiles, and the toxicology of venom. No one has contributed more to our knowledge of Indiana amphibians and reptiles. Published by the Indiana Academy of Science.

cloth 420 pp. 2001 / ISBN 1-883362-10-5445 / $38.00
Order No. 2378

The Natural Heritage of Indiana (DVD)

WFYI Productions
Samuel Orr, Documentary Filmmaker

Marion Jackson described his vision for the book The Natural Heritage of Indiana as “a celebration of Indiana’s natural heritage—its natural and human history, its landscape and its life—what it once was, what it is now, and what it promises to be.” He emphasizes the importance of understanding the past to prepare “us better to mold Indiana’s future.” He issued this challenge: “if you feel moved to help protect what remains of Indiana’s natural heritage, our objective will have been fulfilled.”

The series shares that mission. Documentary filmmaker Samuel Orr has spent more than two years, and has traveled thousands of miles to bring the landmark book to television in a four-part documentary series. The programs are produced in stunning high definition, and reveal their subjects through breathtaking photography, time-lapse cameras and innovative camera placement.

DVD 2008/$30.00
Order No. 2721

Looking at History: Indiana's Hoosier National Forest Region, 1600 to 1950

Ellen Sieber and Cheryl Ann Munson

Looking at History: Indiana's Hoosier National Forest Region

A history of a 9-county region, from geologic times to the present.

cloth 131 pp. 1992 / ISBN 0-253-35226-6 / $26.95
Order No. 2089

paper 131 pp. 1992 / ISBN 0-253-28789-8 / $14.95
Order No. 2174

The Farmers' Market Book: Growing Food, Cultivating Community

Jennifer Meta Robinson and J.A. Hartenfeld

The Farmers' Marker Book examines the growing national phenomenon of local farmers' markets through the story of the market in Bloomington, Indiana, and considers the social, ecological, and economic power of farmers' markets generally.

paper 271 pp. 271 2007 / ISBN978-253-21916-9 / $19.95
Order No. 2643

Birding in Ohio

Tom Thomson

Birding in Ohio

Enlarged edition of Ohio's standard bird-finding guide to make birding more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

cloth 256 pp. 1983 / ISBN 0-253-10735-0 / $15.00
Order No. 2032

Wildflowers of Indiana

Fred Wampler

Wildflowers of Indiana

This oversized volume contains 80 full-color watercolors of over 300 species of wildflowers that vary from woodland to roadside to field.

cloth 177 pp. 1988 / ISBN 0-253-36573-2 / $49.95
Order No. 2130

Mammals of Indiana

John O. Whitaker, Jr., and Russell E. Mumford

This highly anticipated new edition of Mammals of Indiana by John O. Whitaker, Jr., and Russell E. Mumford, first published by Indiana University in 1982, places strong emphasis on ecology with descriptions of Indiana's habitats, climate, and vegetation and detailed species accounts. This well-illustrated book will be a boon to residents of Indiana, many of whom have little acquaintance with the state's 57 species of wild, mostly small, secretive, and nocturnal mammals, and it is sure to please the most avid ecology enthusiast. Summarizing current knowledge about Indiana's mammal species, the volume will also be an important reference for biologists, veterinarians, and wildlife managers throughout the Midwest and beyond.

cloth 683 pp. 2009 / ISBN 978-0-253-34971-2 / $75.00
Order No. 2720

Field Guide to Indiana Wildflowers

Kay Yatskievych

Field Guide to Indiana Wildflowers

Color photographs accompany the entries, giving the scientific name, common name, habitat, general distribution in the state, months of blooming, size of plants or flowers, of 1,568 herbaceous species.

paper 318 pp. 2000 / ISBN 0-253-33828-X / $17.95
Order No. 2243