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St. Paul, MN -- Acclaimed Minnesota author and wildlife expert Carrol Henderson will sign copies of the new edition of his book, Woodworking for Wildlife, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at Minnesota's Bookstore, 660 Olive Street, in St. Paul.

The expanded, 164-page volume, available at Minnesota's Bookstore, features new designs for great crested flycatchers, mergansers, dippers, bumblebees and toads. The book includes plans for 28 nest box projects, 300 color photographs and information about deterring nest predators, placing and maintaining boxes and setting up remote cameras in nest boxes.

Henderson, supervisor of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' Nongame Wildlife Program since 1977, is the author of eight books, including Landscaping for Wildlife, Wild About Birds: the DNR Feeding Guide and Oology and Ralph's Talking Eggs.

Woodworking for Wildlife is available by ordering online at http://www.minnesotasbookstore.com , or by calling 651-297-3000 in the Twin Cities metro area or 1-800-657-3757 toll-free nationwide. Persons with a hearing or speech disability may contact the bookstore via the Minnesota Relay Service, 1-800-627-3529.

Minnesota's Bookstore, in St. Paul's Williams Hill Business Center, is part of the State of Minnesota Department of Administration.

The bookstore sells publications produced by Minnesota state agencies, including Minnesota Statutes and Rules, the State Register, and a wide variety of business, professional and recreational publications and products. Customers can visit the bookstore's walk-in location at 660 Olive Street in St. Paul or shop online or via mail, phone or fax. For more information, visit the bookstore online at http://www.minnesotasbookstore.com .