Books by Brad
The definitive, illustrated guide to the wildlife and plants of North America featuring nearly 200 animals and 200 plants found in the U.S. Full of fascinating facts about each animal and plant, all brought to life with hundreds of gorgeous illustrations throughout!
Perfect for families and nature lovers young to old, America is Wild! is your essential companion for exploring the species that shape the nation’s ecosystems, from the tiniest of pollinators to the tallest of trees.
America is Wild!
Releasing on March 3, 2026:
Wildlife Out Your Window: Northeast edition
You’ll never look at the animals around you the same way again with this book. Did you know Blue Jay feathers aren’t actually blue? That chipmunks can stash over a gallon of food underground for winter? Or that male Painted Turtles perform a dance to win a mate? This book is packed with eye-opening facts like these—revealing the hidden lives of some of the most common birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians in New England.
Featuring 100 of the region’s most common animals, each with its own page of fascinating, easy-to-read facts, this book is perfect for curious minds of all ages. Bonus sections include simple ways to help local wildlife, monthly sighting checklists, fun wildlife-related activities, and more. Whether you’re a backyard observer, a budding naturalist, or just love learning surprising things about the world around you, this is a book you’ll keep coming back to.
Wildlife Out Your Window: mid-Atlantic edition
The mid-Atlantic States abound with wildlife, and you’ll never look at the animals all around you the same again with this book. Did you know that female opossums piggy-back their young (as many as 13!) for a month or more?… that some American Robins get drunk in late-winter from eating fermented berries on shrubs? …that some foxes spend most of their life up in trees? This book is packed with eye-opening facts like these—revealing the hidden lives of some of the most common birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians in the region.
Featuring 100 of the region’s most common animals, each with its own page of fascinating, easy-to-read facts, this book is perfect for curious minds of all ages. Bonus sections include simple ways to help local wildlife, monthly sighting checklists, fun wildlife-related activities, and more. Whether you’re a backyard observer, a budding naturalist, or just love learning surprising things about the world around you, this is a book you’ll keep coming back to.
Wildlife Out Your Window: Midwest edition
The Midwest has a vast diversity of wildlife, and you’ll never look at the animals all around you the same again with this book. Did you know that the Red Fox is found on five continents?… that Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds can flap their wings as fast as 200 times per second? …that Garter Snake females give live birth rather than laying eggs? These are just a tiny taste of the hundreds of fascinating facts you’ll learn about some of the most common birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles of the region.
Containing a page of interesting facts for each of 100 animals, along with a number of appendices including simple ways you can help wildlife around you, monthly checklists to keep track of your animal encounters, fun wildlife-related activities, and more, this is a must-have for any nature fan!
Wildlife Out Your Window: Southeast edition
The Southeast is among the most wildlife-diverse regions of the U.S., and you’ll never look at the animals all around you there the same again with this book. Did you know that mom Alligators take care of their young for their first 2-3 years of life?… that Blue Jay feathers have no blue in them? …that some foxes live most of their life up in trees? These are just a tiny taste of the hundreds of fascinating facts you’ll learn about some of the most common birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles of the region.
Containing a page of interesting facts for each of 100 animals, along with a number of appendices including simple ways you can help wildlife around you, monthly checklists to keep track of your animal encounters, fun wildlife-related activities, and more, this is a must-have for any nature fan!