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The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians

The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Reptiles and Amphibians

by John L. Behler

This stunning guide explores the kingdom of snakes, toads, frogs, turtles, lizards, salamanders, and crocodiles, with information on physical appearance, voice, breeding cycles, habitat, range, and status in the wild. Poisonous or otherwise dangerous animals are distinguished with a warning symbol. An essay on observing reptiles and amphibians, and detailed anatomical drawings, round out the coverage in this... (more)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders (Audubon Society Field Guide)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Insects and Spiders (Audubon Society Field Guide)

by Margery Joan Greene Milne, Lorus Johnson Milne

Spiders, bugs, moths, butterflies, beetles, bees, flies, dragonflies, grasshoppers, and many other insects are detailed in more than 700 full-color photographs visually arranged by shape and color. Descriptive text includes measurements, diagnostic details, and information on habitat, range, feeding habits, sounds or songs, flight period, web construction, life cycle, behaviors, folklore, and environmental impact.... (more)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees: Eastern Region (Eastern)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees: Eastern Region (Eastern)

by NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY

Tree peepers everywhere will enjoy these two guides which explore the incredible environment of our country's forests-including seasonal features, habitat, range, and lore. Nearly 700 species of trees are detailed in photographs of leaf shape, bark, flowers, fruit, and fall leaves -- all can be quickly accessed making this the ideal field guide for any time of year. Note: the Eastern Edition generally covers... (more)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Eastern Region - Revised Edition

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Eastern Region - Revised Edition

by John L. Bull

Introduced in 1977 and completely revised in 1994, these bestselling photographic field guides have become the birding bibles of more than four million enthusiasts. Virtually every bird found in North America is brought to life in a full-color photograph and with textual information on the bird's voice, nesting habits, habitat, range, and interesting behaviors. Accompanying range maps; overhead flight silhouettes;... (more)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers (Eastern Region)

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers (Eastern Region)

by William A. Niering, John W. Thieret

EASTERN REGION This fully revised edition brings a new level of beauty, accuracy, and usefulness to the field guide that wildflower enthusiasts have relied upon for more than 20 years. More than 940 all-new, full-color images show the wildflowers of western North America close-up and in their natural habitats. The guide has been completely revised to make identification in the field easier than ever. Images are... (more)

Warriors: Field Guides: Book 3

Code of the Clans

by Erin Hunter

The secrets behind the warrior code will finally be revealed. An ominous sign from StarClan that signaled the need to patrol borders The unexpected help from a warrior ancestor that cemented the importance of elders A secret coup that led to a deputy's new role A medicine cat's pleas that stopped a spree of interClan bloodshed and many more never-before-told stories!

Venomous Animals: 300 Animals in Full Color (Golden Guide)

Venomous Animals: 300 Animals in Full Color (Golden Guide)

by Edmund D. Brodie

Featuring fascinating facts about some of the most remarkable animals on Earth, this guide introduces the major groups of venmous animals, including the most deadly species. Full-color illustrations throughout.

Weather : Air Masses, Clouds, Rainfall, Storms, Weather Maps, Climate, (Golden Guides)

Weather : Air Masses, Clouds, Rainfall, Storms, Weather Maps, Climate, (Golden Guides)

by Herbert S. Zim, Paul E. Lehr

Provides information about weather, including weather instruments used and how to interpret weather maps.

Insects;: A guide to familiar American insects, (A Golden nature guide)

Insects;: A guide to familiar American insects, (A Golden nature guide)

by Herbert S. Zim, Clarence Cottam

Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! This handy guide to the most common, important and showy North American insects will help the novice begin a fascinating study. Includes: A key to insect groups Mature and immature forms How insects grow and develop and what they eat How to find and observe them Full color pictures, nontechnical language, and up-to-date range maps make this a gem of a guide for... (more)

Birds of North America: A Guide To Field Identification, Revised and Updated (Golden Field Guide from St. Martin's Press)

Birds of North America: A Guide To Field Identification, Revised and Updated (Golden Field Guide from St. Martin's Press)

by Herbert S. Zim, Chandler S. Robbins

Spot the silhouette of a Northern Goshawk in flight. Identify the raucous call of the Red-winged Blackbird. Discover the secret of picking out a Chipping Sparrow from its look-alike cousins. It's simple with this classic field guide, a treasured favorite among amateur bird lovers and exacting professionals. Recognized as the authority on bird identification, this invaluable resource provides: -All of North... (more)

The Sibley Guide to Birds

by David Sibley

David Allen Sibley, America's most gifted contemporary painter of birds, is the author and illustrator of this comprehensive guide. His beautifully detailed illustrations—more than 6,600 in all—and descriptions of 810 species and 350 regional populations will enrich every birder's experience. The Sibley Guide 's innovative design makes it entirely user friendly. The illustrations are arranged to facilitate... (more)

Trees of North America: A Field Guide to the Major Native and Introduced Species North of Mexico (A Golden Field Guide)

Trees of North America: A Field Guide to the Major Native and Introduced Species North of Mexico (A Golden Field Guide)

by C. Frank Brockman

A reference guide to a large variety of trees commonly found in North America.

ROCKS AND MINERALS : A GUIDE TO MINERALS, GEMS AND ROCKS.

ROCKS AND MINERALS : A GUIDE TO MINERALS, GEMS AND ROCKS.

by Paul R. Shaffer, Herbert S. Zim

Includes information on collecting and identifying minerals, and sections on metallic, nonmetallic, gem and rock-forming minerals, and on igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.

A Field Guide to Western Birds: A Completely New Guide to Field Marks of All Species Found in North America West of the 100th Meridian and North of Mexico (Peterson Field Guides(R))

A Field Guide to Western Birds: A Completely New Guide to Field Marks of All Species Found in North America West of the 100th Meridian and North of Mexico (Peterson Field Guides(R))

by Roger Tory Peterson, Virginia Marie Peterson

"The Birder"s Bible" for more than 60 years, Roger Tory Peterson"s classic Field Guide to Western Birds includes all species found in North America west of the 100th meridian and north of Mexico. Featuring the unique Peterson Identification System, Western Birds contains 165 full-color paintings that show more than 1,000 birds from 700 species. Summer and winter ranges, breeding grounds, and other special range... (more)

A Field Guide to Insects

by Donald J. Borror, Richard E. White

Detailed descriptions of insect orders, families, and many individual species are illustrated with 1,300 drawings and 142 superb color paintings. Illustrations - which use the unique Peterson Identification System to distinguish one insect from another - include size lines to show the actual length of each insect. A helpful glossary explains the technical terms of insect anatomy.

A Field Guide to Mammals: North America north of Mexico (Peterson Field Guides(R))

A Field Guide to Mammals: North America north of Mexico (Peterson Field Guides(R))

by William Henry Burt, Peter Alden

Descriptions of 380 species include size, weight, color, markings, number of teeth, habitat, habits, and comparisons with similar species. Superb color illustrations and line drawings show 230 animals. Range maps as well as photos of skulls and drawings of animal tracks, dens, nests, and burrows round out the wealth of information given in "the best general guide to all of North America" (Peter Warshall, Whole... (more)

Cats of the Clans

by Erin Hunter

Hear the stories of the great warriors as they've never been told before! Cats of the Clans is chock-full of visual treats and captivating details, including full-color illustrations and in-depth biographies of important cats—from fierce Clan leaders to wise medicine cats to the most mischievous kits, as well as loners, rogues, and kittypets. This collectible guide is a great introduction to the Warriors... (more)

Field Guide to Eastern/Central Bird Songs (Peterson Field Guides)

Field Guide to Eastern/Central Bird Songs (Peterson Field Guides)

by Roger Tory Peterson, Virginia Marie Peterson

The best-selling bird-song collection ever recorded. Includes 267 species -- all the most common and vocal birds found east of the Rockies.

National Audubon Society field guide to North American birds.

National Audubon Society field guide to North American birds.

by Miklos D. F. Udvardy

Introduced in 1977 and completely revised in 1994, these bestselling photographic field guides have become the birding bibles of more than four million enthusiasts. Virtually every bird found in North America is brought to life in a full-color photograph and with textual information on the bird's voice, nesting habits, habitat, range, and interesting behaviors. Accompanying range maps; overhead flight silhouettes;... (more)

Florida's Living Beaches: A Guide for the Curious Beachcomber

Florida's Living Beaches: A Guide for the Curious Beachcomber

by Blair E. Witherington

Florida has 1200 miles of coastline, almost 700 miles of which are sandy beaches. Exploring along those beaches offers encounters with myriads of plants, animals, minerals, and manmade objects all are covered in this comprehensive guide with descriptive accounts of 822 items, 983 color images, and 431 maps. Beginning with the premise that beaches are themselves alive, this guide to the natural history of Florida... (more)

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by John L. Behler

by Margery Joan Greene Milne, Lorus Johnson Milne

by NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY

by John L. Bull

by William A. Niering, John W. Thieret

by Erin Hunter

by Edmund D. Brodie

by Herbert S. Zim, Paul E. Lehr

by Herbert S. Zim, Clarence Cottam

by Herbert S. Zim, Chandler S. Robbins

by David Sibley

by C. Frank Brockman

by Paul R. Shaffer, Herbert S. Zim

by Roger Tory Peterson, Virginia Marie Peterson

by Donald J. Borror, Richard E. White

by William Henry Burt, Peter Alden

by Erin Hunter

by Roger Tory Peterson, Virginia Marie Peterson

by Miklos D. F. Udvardy

by Blair E. Witherington