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Journey back Inside The Blanket Fort as we explore some of the books SIU Press is spotlighting for Mother Nature May.

Southern Illinois Fishing: A Comprehensive Guide for Anglers by Colby Simms is the ultimate resource for sport fishing in southern Illinois. From fishing fundamentals to the most advanced, cutting-edge techniques, Simms presents a battle plan for attacking the waters, big and small, of the lower Prairie State, which will benefit all anglers—from beginners to seasoned tournament competitors.

The Chicago River: A Natural and Unnatural History, Libby Hill tells the story of how a sluggish waterway emptying into Lake Michigan became central to the creation of Chicago as a major metropolis and transportation hub. This widely acclaimed volume weaves the perspectives of science, engineering, commerce, politics, economics, and the natural world into a chronicle of the river from its earliest geologic history through its repeated adaptations to the city that grew up around it.

Journey Inside The Blanket Fort to find out more about these books and more.