Lake Michigan: A Photographic Portfolio

By Ed Wargin. The images in Lake Michigan: A Photographic Portfolio showcases the many moods of one of the most diverse and beautiful regions in North America. From his home near the shore, Ed Wargin’s photographic journey takes you through the many landscapes that define Lake Michigan – ancient forests, rustic limestone bluffs, windswept sand dunes, endless miles of lazy beaches, dancing beach grasses, add through the river and streams that cut the shoreline. $34.95 ISBN: 1587262525

Featured Books

Parklands of the Midwest

By Dan Kaercher. Dust off those walking shoes, grab your road atlas, and sling a camera around your neck as you join Dan Kaercher in exploring dozens of scenic and unspoiled natural treasures in the American Heartland. From Wisconsin’s glistening Apostle Islands National Lakeshore to the rugged and wildlife-packed Custer State Park in South Dakota, planning your own adventure has never been more fun! With something for everyone—breathtaking photography, evocative text, practical tidbits of information, and even signature recipes to entice you—the whole family will never want to leave the Heartland so many call home. $29.95 ISBN: 0762743700

Fish of Michigan Field Guide

By Dave Bosanko. Fish entries organized by family- State-specific facts on range, preferred habitat and migrations- Detailed, full-color illustrations- Quick comparisons for easy identification- Waterproof pages so you can use this guide anywhere! $12.95 ISBN: 1591931932

Pictures from Our Vacation

By Lynne Rae Perkins. Snap! With their new cameras Snap! A brother and sister Snap! Take pictures of their vacation. Bu when they look at their photographs they see: 1. The back of Dad’s head, 2. Feet, 3. A container of noodles. That’s it? Does 1+2+3=summer vacation? What about how it felt to swim in the lake? What about the stories their cousins told and the taste of a just-invented strawberry and whipped cream dessert? For those memories- the memories of summer and the memories of family that mean the most-they need to look someplace else. Someplace deep inside. Someplace permanent. $16.99 ISBN: 0060850973

Lazy Days of Summer

By Judy Young. Illustrated by Kathy O’Malley. From Kick the Can to Double Dutch jump rope, Judy Young relives many familiar childhood games and activities, highlighting the importance of physical play for children. $15.95 ISBN: 1585362417

Sleeping Bear The Legend

By Anne Margeret Lewis. Magnificent illustrations from a combination of wood burning, staining and painting, beautifully showcase a Native American legend of 'the greatest story of a mother's love ever told.' $16.95 ISBN: 1934133159

Look and See With Me: Michigan

By Kathy-jo and Ed Wargin. Look and See Michigan with Me is a picture puzzle book that encourages the reader to compare pictures and actively seek the changes from one scene to the next. Traveling through Michigan with lighthouses and beaches, Detroit cars, forts, and flowers, to a Michigan extravaganza with all of our Michigan favorites, there are hints and clues in the poems to help readers begin to find changes. $13.95 ISBN: 1585363235

Hidden Michigan

By Anne Margaret Lewis and Janis Campbell. Illustrated by Wendy Popko. A beautifully illustrated book about Michigan filled with fun facts and things to find in the illustrations. A great mix of fun and learning from Anne Margaret Lewis, Janis Campbell and Wendy Popko. $18.95 ISBN: 1934133019

From the Vine: Exploring Michigan Wineries

By Sharon Kegerreis and Lorri Hathaway.. It’s time to take another look at Michigan wine. Fifty wineries stretching throughout every corner of our “mitten” state and into the Upper Peninsula are producing very dry to very sweet wines, many of which are beating wines from renowned wine regions, like California and New York, in national and international competitions, year after year. Appreciate Michigan wines just as you may appreciate wines from other parts of the world. If you’re new to wine, visiting our Great Lakes state wineries is a perfectly comfortable way to find a wine to love. Believe us, the wines are so diverse, from one end of the spectrum to the other, you will fall in love with Michigan all over again because of the great wines being produced here. $34.95 ISBN: 1587264609