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However, due to recent government funding changes, we are currently only able to ship bulk orders. We hope that we will be able to resolve this issue in the near future. Our materials are still available to download for free.
The Natural Inquirer program produces free science education materials for PreK through grade 12. Natural Inquirer products are produced by the USDA Forest Service, FIND Outdoors, and other cooperators and partners.

The Natural Inquirer is FREE!
However, due to recent government funding changes, we are currently only able to ship bulk orders. We hope that we will be able to resolve this issue in the near future. Our materials are still available to download for free.
The Natural Inquirer program produces free science education materials for PreK through grade 12. Natural Inquirer products are produced by the USDA Forest Service, FIND Outdoors, and other cooperators and partners.
- The minimum required quantity for Meet Dr. Mercer - Vol. 1 No. 1 (FS-1028a) is 20.
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The “Knock on Wood” monograph explores the relationship between carbon, fire, longleaf pine, and the red-cockaded woodpecker. Also learn about…
The “Knock on Wood” monograph explores the relationship between carbon, fire, longleaf pine, and the red-cockaded woodpecker. Also learn about the gopher tortoise!
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The Caves and Karst edition of Natural Inquirer examines research on a variety of topics including white-nose syndrome in bats,…
The Caves and Karst edition of Natural Inquirer examines research on a variety of topics including white-nose syndrome in bats, karst forest areas, cave use of an indigenous tribe of…
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The messages of Smokey Bear have spread across the globe. Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about…
The messages of Smokey Bear have spread across the globe. Today, Smokey continues to teach people of all ages about the importance of preventing wildfires. Just how effective is Smokey’s…
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Put your feet up in the dugout and flip through “Batter Up!,” the final edition in the Time Warp Series.…
Put your feet up in the dugout and flip through “Batter Up!,” the final edition in the Time Warp Series. In “Batter Up!”, learn about how engineers designed a test…
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Carbon is naturally stored in the environment. In fact, carbon is in every living thing. Some habitats are better at…
Carbon is naturally stored in the environment. In fact, carbon is in every living thing. Some habitats are better at storing carbon and that impacts the entire carbon cycle. In…
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The 6th monograph of the Time Warp series examines research on what barriers best protect quaking aspen from browsing ungulates.…
The 6th monograph of the Time Warp series examines research on what barriers best protect quaking aspen from browsing ungulates. This contemporary research piece is compared with a research article…
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Scientists explore if and how climate and weather are connected to very large wildland fires to help predict and prepare…
Scientists explore if and how climate and weather are connected to very large wildland fires to help predict and prepare for future events. This monograph is part of the Time…
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Come “Bee” A Fire Scientist with our coloring book! Order free copies or download today! Coloring books can only be…
Come “Bee” A Fire Scientist with our coloring book! Order free copies or download today! Coloring books can only be ordered in multiples of 25.
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Big-leaf mahogany is a tree species known for its beautiful wood. Over time, humans have cut down many big-leaf mahogany…
Big-leaf mahogany is a tree species known for its beautiful wood. Over time, humans have cut down many big-leaf mahogany trees for use in furniture and other products. Because of…
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Termites are well known pests that can impact homes and other buildings. However, termites also play an important role in…
Termites are well known pests that can impact homes and other buildings. However, termites also play an important role in forest ecosystems. Scientists in this research try to understand the…
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Scientists can use models to simulate and predict the effects of an action. In this research in the Great Lakes…
Scientists can use models to simulate and predict the effects of an action. In this research in the Great Lakes region, read about efforts to model changes to land use…
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NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to…
NSI: Nature Science Investigator (NSI) is a self-guided activity book for children ages 8-14. The booklet enables each student to become the scientist! Eleven Forest Service scientists are highlighted. Students…