A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press

A Golden Guide ® FROM ST. MARTIN'S PRESS Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! Some of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring predators on...

A Golden Guide ® FROM ST. MARTIN'S PRESS Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! For many naturalists, woodland frogs and toads represent...

At last, a fantastically illustrated new addition to the classic nature guide series. A Golden Guide to Sharks, like all the books in the series, presents a...

Snakes, the best-known members of the reptile family, are some of the most popular animals in the world today. With over 120 species in the United States alone...

Bats are some of the most intriguing—and ecologically important—animals on earth. In this handsomely illustrated guide, you will learn about:• The natural...

This full-color, authoritative look at the behavior and biology of birds is packed with information on: - How birds fly, migrate, nest, sing, raise their...

This guide will help you identify-quickly and easily-the birds you are most likely to see. It tells you: What to look for Where and when to look How to...

This Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press illustrates in full color 423 of the most common, widespread, important, or unusual North American species of...

Dinosaurs have long been a source of speculation. This beautifully illustrated guide includes: - Fascinating facts about these animals that ruled the earth...

Wildlife is in danger everywhere. In this timely look at the plight of endangered animals, you will find: -A survey of hundreds of animal species that are...

Full-color illustrations of 278 of the most common fresh- and salt-water fishes accompany clear and concise descriptions that tell: -Where different fishes...

This compact guide to both salt-and fresh-water fishing will help you to: -Identify the principal sport fishes of North America -Select baits and...

This is a practical beginner's guide to the most common American wildflowers. Emphasis is on those with showy petals and those that the amateur is most likely...

This introduction to the life of the past as revealed through fossils includes: -Descriptions of the typical plants and animals of major geological...

This informative guide covers the five billion years of history that have given the earth its present form, including: The earth's relation to the rest of...

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...

An accurate and fascinating introduction to more than 200 of the most common species of mammals in North America, including information on: -Habits and...

Indian Arts is a fascinating introduction to the arts and crafts reflected in the material culture of North American Indians. Knowledge of the skills and...

Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! Space exploration in recent years has added a vast amount to our knowledge of the planets. This Golden...

This guide describes and illustrates, in full color, the plants and animals that live in or near ponds, lakes, streams, and wetlands. It includes...

This guide to the snakes, frogs, turtles, and salamanders of North America aids in the identification of 212 species. Learn: • How to tell the difference...

This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:• Physical and chemical...

Seashells of the World is an introduction to the world of marine seashells, emphasizing the most attractive and best-known species. This guide will help you...

This compact guide will help you understand--and enjoy--the unique zone where land and ocean meet. It is a guide to: Seashells Sea Plants Shore...

Filled with practical information for the amateur astronomer, this Golden Guide explains: -How to select and use binoculars and telescopes -How to best...

This fascinating Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press covers the entire spectrum of space exploration. Learn about: -The history of space travel, from the...

Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! This introduction to the diverse yet little known world of spiders is packed with concise, accurate...

Enjoy the wonders of the heavens and understand more fully what you see. This Golden Guide shows you how with 150 full-color illustrations,...

This Golden Guide describes and illustrates in full color more than 140 of our most common trees. Learn: -How to recognize tree shapes, flowers, buds,...

A lavishly illustrated guide to setting up, maintaining, understanding, and enjoying an aquarium for tropical fish and other animals. Including: -Selecting...

This Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press is an introduction to the major groups of poisonous animals in the world, including the most deadly species. Learn...

Simply, accurately, and graphically, this Golden Guide explains: Massive movements of the atmosphere Weather instruments and how they are used The...

This handy identification guide to the plants that cause billions of dollars annually in crop loss and control measures include information on: -The harm...

Marine mammals are some of the most amazing animals on earth. This full-color, magnificently illustrated guide gives information on: -Natural history and...

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...