Bur Oak Guides

Books in the Bur Oak series represent the Press’s dedication to celebrating the literature, history, geography, and culture of the Great Plains with an intense focus on natural history and environmental issues. Covering subjects from archaeology, history, and ornithology to prairie restoration, gardening, and sustainability, Bur Oak Books emphasize the environmental past, present, and future of our region. Bur Oak Guides, which include user-friendly fold-out laminated guides and a wide array of paperback field guides, assist in a more direct exploration of the natural world. Named after the state tree of Iowa, Bur Oak titles are intended for recreational and professional naturalists as well as all those interested in studying and preserving the habitats, plants, and animals of the Upper Midwest. We welcome suggestions for reprints of classic works and laminated guides in addition to new works.

Please send inquiries and proposals to Jim McCoy, james-mccoy@uiowa.edu.

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The Natural History of the Turtles of Iowa

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$37.50
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The Natural History of the Snakes and Lizards of Iowa

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$37.50
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$37.50
Fish in Your Pocket

Fish in Your Pocket

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$11.95
Warblers in Your Pocket

Warblers in Your Pocket

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$10.95
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$10.95
Gardening With Native Plants Cover

Gardening with Native Plants in the Upper Midwest

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$24.95
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$24.95
Shrubs and Vines of Iowa

Shrubs and Vines of Iowa

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$34.95
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$34.95
The Prairie in Seed Book Cover

The Prairie in Seed

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$17.00
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$17.00
Moths in Your Pocket Cover

Moths in Your Pocket

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$10.95
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$10.95
Wildflowers Cover

Wildflowers and Other Plants of Iowa Wetlands

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$35.00
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$35.00
The Scientific Nomenclature of Birds in the Upper Midwest Cover

The Scientific Nomenclature of Birds in the Upper Midwest

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$25.00
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$25.00
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Grasses in Your Pocket

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$10.95
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$10.95
Salamanders in Your Pocket

Salamanders in Your Pocket

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$10.95
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$10.95