A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press

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 Sky Observer's Golden Guide explains:

-How to select...

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...

Planets

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Mark R. Chartrand, Ph.D.; Illustrated by Ron Miller
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Space exploration in recent years has added a vast amount to...

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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Bird Life by Stephen W. Kress is a full-color, authoritative look at the behavior and biology of birds, packed with information...

Birds of Prey of the World

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Robin Chittenden; Illustrated by John Davis/Wildlife Art, Ltd.
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Stars

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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 Stars Golden Guide shows you how with 150 full-color...

Frogs and Toads

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Dave Showler; Illustrated by Barry Croucher/Wildlife Art, Ltd.
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For many naturalists, woodland frogs and toads represent some of their first encounters...

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 (including 17 poisonous varieties), snakes...

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 general overview of...

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 history and evolution of bats

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 McKnaught
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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 tackle
-Hook and land a fish

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 in trouble
-Descriptions of the...

Mammals

A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
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 habitats
-Family trees
-Raising...

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, leaves, and fruits
-Where each species...

Weeds

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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 that weeds cause
-Benefits from...

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 origins, development, and effects...

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 Birds
Jellyfish, Starfish,...

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 the universe
The rocks and minerals...

Reptiles and Amphibians

A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
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 between reptiles and amphibians

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 Lepidoptera. Information includes:

Birds

A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
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 attract birds

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 to see. Special features include:

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 eras
-Maps showing where fossils...

Fishes

A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
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 live and what they eat
-Their...

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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This introduction to the diverse yet little known world of spiders is packed with concise, accurate information. With full-color...

Whales, Dolphins, and Other Marine Mammals

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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 evolution of these fascinating creatures

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 to:

-Identify
-Classify

North American Indian Arts

A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
Andrew Hunter Whiteford, under the editorship of Herbert S. Zim, Ph.D., Sc.D.; Illustrated by Owen Vernon Shaffer
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North American 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 techniques developed...

Dinosaurs

A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
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 for more than 100 million years

Rocks, Gems and Minerals

A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
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 properties
- Origins and geologic...

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 surface-dwelling creatures as well as those of open...

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, including:

Charts of the major constellations

Insects

A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press
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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This handy guide to the most common, important and showy North American insects will help the novice begin a fascinating study....