Recommended reading on nature-related topics from librarians at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. 

Ohio Lake Erie Birding Trail Guidebook
by Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Get ready for the NW Ohio’s Biggest Week in Birding, May 5-14 with this amazing compilation of 88 popular and less well-known birding spots all along Ohio's Lake Erie coast, from Ashtabula to Toledo. The book also lists commonly sighted species and noteworthy rarities, park amenities, and online resources for visitors, and includes maps and travel directions. A master checklist of nearly 400 species is included on the last pages.

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I Spy an Egg in a Nest
Riddles by Jean Marzollo
Photographs by Walter Wick 

This book is a great prep for preschoolers and kindergartners to begin playing “I Spy” at your Metroparks. Targeting beginning readers, it presents seek-and-find games that sharpen children’s visual discrimination and concentration. Search for eggs, stones, and pinecones, while offering a playful approach to reading skills and enjoying nature.

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