A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press

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Birds of Prey of the World
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Robin Chittenden; Illustrated by John Davis/Wildlife Art, Ltd.
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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...


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Frogs and Toads
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Dave Showler; Illustrated by Barry Croucher/Wildlife Art, Ltd.
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A Golden Guide ® FROM ST. MARTIN'S PRESS Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! For many naturalists, woodland frogs and toads represent...


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Sharks
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Andrea Gibson; Illustrated by Robin Carter/Wildlife Art Ltd.
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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...


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Snakes
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Sarah Whittley; Illustrated by Peter D. Scott/Wildlife Art Ltd.
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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...


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Bats of the World
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Gary L. Graham, Ph.D.; Illustrated by Fiona A. Reid
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Bats are some of the most intriguing—and ecologically important—animals on earth. In this handsomely illustrated guide, you will learn about:• The natural...


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Bird Life
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Stephen W. Kress, Ph.D., Research Biologist, National Audubon Society; Illustrated by John D. Dawson
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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...


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Birds
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Herbert S. Zim and Ira N. Gabrielson, Revised by Chandler S. Robbins, Updated by Jonathan P. Latimer and Karen Stray Nolting with James Coe; Illustrated by James Gordon Irving
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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...


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Butterflies and Moths
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Robert T. Mitchell and Herbert S. Zim; Illustrated by Andre Durenceau
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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...


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Dinosaurs
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Eugene S. Gaffney, Ph.D., Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology, American Museum of Natural History; Illustrated by John D. Dawson
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Dinosaurs have long been a source of speculation. This beautifully illustrated guide includes: - Fascinating facts about these animals that ruled the earth...


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Endangered Animals
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George S. Fichter; Illustrated by Kristin Kest
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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...


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Fishes
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Herbert S. Zim, Ph.D. and Hurst H. Shoemaker, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Zoology Emeritus, University of Illinois; Illustrated by James Gordon Irving
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Full-color illustrations of 278 of the most common fresh- and salt-water fishes accompany clear and concise descriptions that tell: -Where different fishes...


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Fishing
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George S. Fichter and Phil Francis, under the editorship of Herbert S. Zim; Illustrated by Tom Dolan, Ken Martin, and Harry McNaught
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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...


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Wildflowers
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Herbert S. Zim, Ph.D. and Alexander C. Martin, Ph.D., Former Senior Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Illustrated by Rudolf Freund
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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...


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Fossils
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Frank H. T. Rhodes, President, Cornell University, Herbert S. Zim, Paul R. Shaffer; Illustrated by Raymond Perlman, Professor of Art, University of Illinois
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This introduction to the life of the past as revealed through fossils includes: -Descriptions of the typical plants and animals of major geological...


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Geology
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Frank H. T. Rhodes; Illustrated by Raymond Perlman
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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...


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Insects
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Clarence Cottam and Herbert S. Zim, Revised by Jonathan P. Latimer, Karen Stray Nolting, and David Wagner, University of Connecticut; Illustrated by James Gordon Irving and Susan Simon
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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...


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Mammals
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Herbert S. Zim, Ph.D. and Donald F. Hoffmeister, Ph.D., Director, Emeritus, Museum of Natural History, and Professor, Emeritus, of Ecology, Ethology, and Evolution, University of Illinois; Illustrated by James Gordon Irving
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An accurate and fascinating introduction to more than 200 of the most common species of mammals in North America, including information on: -Habits and...


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North American Indian Arts
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Andrew Hunter Whiteford, under the editorship of Herbert S. Zim, Ph.D., Sc.D.; Illustrated by Owen Vernon Shaffer
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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...


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Planets
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Mark R. Chartrand, Ph.D.; Illustrated by Ron Miller
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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...


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Pond Life
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George K. Reid, Revised by Jonathan P. Latimer and Karen Stray Nolting with John L. Brooks, National Science Foundation; Illustrated by Sally D. Kaicher and Tom Dolan
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This guide describes and illustrates, in full color, the plants and animals that live in or near ponds, lakes, streams, and wetlands. It includes...


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Reptiles and Amphibians
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Herbert S. Zim and Hobart M. Smith; Revised by Jonathan P. Latimer and Karen Stray Nolting, with J. Whitfield Gibbons, University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory; Illustrated by James Gordon Irving
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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...


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Rocks, Gems and Minerals
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Herbert S. Zim and Paul R. Shaffer; Revised by Jonathan P. Latimer and Karen Stray Nolting with Jeffrey Post and Paul Pohwat, National Museum of Natural History; Illustrated by Raymond Perlman
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This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:• Physical and chemical...


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Seashells of the World
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R. Tucker Abbott, Ph.D, under the editorship of Herbert S. Zim, Ph.D., Sc.D.; Illustrated by George and Marita Sandström
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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...


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Seashore Life
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Herbert S. Zim, Ph.D. and Lester Ingle, Ph.D.; Illustrated by Dorothea and Sy Barlowe
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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...


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The Sky Observer's Guide
A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
R. Newton Mayall, Margaret Mayall, and Jerome Wyckoff; Paintings and Diagrams by John Polgreen
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Filled with practical information for the amateur astronomer, this Golden Guide explains: -How to select and use binoculars and telescopes -How to best...


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Exploring Space
A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
Mark R. Chartrand, Ph.D.; Illustrated by Ron Miller
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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...


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Spiders and Their Kin
A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
Herbert W. Levi, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University, and Lorna R. Levi, under the editorship of Herbert S. Zim; Illustrated by Nicholas Strekalovsky
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Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! This introduction to the diverse yet little known world of spiders is packed with concise, accurate...


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Stars
A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
Herbert S. Zim, Ph.D., Sc.D. and Robert H. Baker, Ph.D., D.Sc., Revised and Updated by Mark R. Chartrand, Ph.D.; Illustrated by James Gordon Irving
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Enjoy the wonders of the heavens and understand more fully what you see. This Golden Guide shows you how with 150 full-color illustrations,...


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Trees
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Herbert S. Zim and Alexander C. Martin; Revised by Jonathan P. Latimer and Karen Stray Nolting, with David Challinor, Scientist Emeritus, Smithsonian Institution; Illustrated by Dorothea and Sy Barlowe
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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,...


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Tropical Fish
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Bruce W. Halstead and Bonnie L. Landa; Illustrated by George Sandström
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A lavishly illustrated guide to setting up, maintaining, understanding, and enjoying an aquarium for tropical fish and other animals. Including: -Selecting...


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Poisonous Animals
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Edmund D. Brodie, Jr., Ph.D.; Illustrated by John D. Dawson
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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...


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Weather
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Paul E. Lehr, R. Will Burnett, and Herbert S. Zim; Illustrated by Harry McKnaught
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Simply, accurately, and graphically, this Golden Guide explains: Massive movements of the atmosphere Weather instruments and how they are used The...


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Weeds
A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
Alexander C. Martin; Illustrated by Jean Zallinger
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This handy identification guide to the plants that cause billions of dollars annually in crop loss and control measures include information on: -The harm...


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Whales, Dolphins, and Other Marine Mammals
A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
George S. Fichter; Illustrated by Barbara J. Hoopes Ambler
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Marine mammals are some of the most amazing animals on earth. This full-color, magnificently illustrated guide gives information on: -Natural history and...


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Birds of North America
A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
Chandler S. Robbins; Bertel Bruun; Herbert S. Zim; illustrated by Arthur Singer
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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...


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