The Practical Naturalist
By Chris Packham, Jill Hamilton, Stephen Backshall
DK Publishing | May 2010 | PDF | ISBN10: 0756658993 | 256 pages | 53.6 mb 
http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Naturalist-DK-Publishing/dp/0756658993/

Whether the natural world is at your doorstep, in the heart of a concrete jungle, by the sea, on top of a mountain, or in a cabin in the woods, The Practical Naturalist gets readers outdoors and shows how to experience the wonders of the world, and shows what is living in each habitat. Inspirational, informative, and educational, The Practical Naturalist is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about their surroundings and looking at their world in a brand new light.The Practical Naturalist pretty much covers all of the major areas that should be familiar to an amateur naturalist. 

CONTENTS
Foreword by Steve Kress 6
The web of life 8
Weather and sky 18
What a naturalist needs 34
Close to home 46
Farm and field 66
Forest 80
· Deciduous woodlands 82
· Coniferous forests 106
· Tropical forests 122
Scrubland and heath 130
Grassland 144
Mountain and hillside 156
Lake, river, and stream 172
Coast 192
· Beaches 194
· Cliffs 214
· Coastal wetlands 222
· Ocean 230
Tundra and ice 232
Desert 240
Glossary 250
Index 252
About Audubon 255
Acknowledgments 256