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Golden Nature Guide - Fossils
Golden Nature Guide - Fossils
05584

This concise introduction to the life of the past as revealed through fossils, is an invaluable and enjoyable guide which includes:
• Descriptions of the typical plants and animals of major geological eras
• Maps showing where fossils can be found
• The history of the development of life on earth
• Full-color illustrations


Life of the past as revealed through fossils. 481 illustrations.

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Golden Nature Guide - Pond Life
Golden Nature Guide - Pond Life
04995

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 water, the bottom, and the shore and tells how various animals and plants live together in a community.

Plus suggestions for:
• Where and when to look
• Observing and collecting specimens
• Making exciting discoveries

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Golden Nature Guide - Weeds
Golden Nature Guide - Weeds
42943

A guide to the plants that nobody wants, the pest plants of the U.S.
A guide to the plants that nobody wants, the pest plants of the U.S.

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Golden Nature Guide - Bird Life
Golden Nature Guide - Bird Life
12842

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 young, and more
• Ways to observe birds as they go about their daily lives
• How to attract and care for backyard birds

A perfect complement to identification guides, this Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press is destined to become a staple in the library of every bird lover and student.

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Golden Nature Guide - Space
Golden Nature Guide - Space
12841

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

- The history of space travel
- Rockets and launchers, spy satellites, space stations, sky labs, and more
- Ways in which space explorers live and work-and how they survive

Full-color illustrations and accurate information make this a must-have for every space enthusiast.

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Golden Nature Guide - Planets
Golden Nature Guide - Planets
12840

This guide features information gathered by the Voyager space probe in 1989 and other exciting discoveries about the solar system.

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Golden Nature Guide - Whales and Other Marine Animals
Golden Nature Guide - Whales and Other Marine Animals
12838

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
-Distribution and migratory patterns

Concisely written and easy-to-understand, Whales, Dolphins, and Other Marine Mammals is a must-have guide for nature buffs and animal lovers of all ages.

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Golden Nature Guide - Poisonous Animals
Golden Nature Guide - Poisonous Animals
12837

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 about:

• Dangerous stingers, fangs, and spines
• The many varieties of venom, and the different ways they are used
• Where poisonous animals live

Includes full-color illustrations and little-known facts about some of the most remarkable animals on earth.

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Golden Nature Guide - Trees
Golden Nature Guide - Trees
06386

A guide to familiar American trees. 143 in full-color. 160 pages.
A guide to familiar American trees. 143 in full-color. 160 pages.

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Golden Nature Guide - Seashore Life
Golden Nature Guide - Seashore Life
06157

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, Sand Crabs

With over 475 marine subjects illustrated in full color, Seashore Life not only aids in identification but also gives an overall picture of life at the shore.

Using clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere.

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Golden Nature Guide - Butterflies and Moths
Golden Nature Guide - Butterflies and Moths
05657

Common American species. 423 color illustrations.
Common American species. 423 color illustrations.

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Golden Nature Guide - Flowers
Golden Nature Guide - Flowers
05517

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:

• Where to look for wildflowers
• Tips on how to collect and grow them
• Simplified range maps

As an added aid to quick and easy identification, the flowers are grouped according to color.

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Golden Nature Guide - Seashells of the World
Golden Nature Guide - Seashells of the World
05444

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
-Understand the beautiful shells you see and collect

No other animals are so widely collected, traded, or bought and sold because of their beauty and rarity. 160 pp., full-color illustrations.

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Golden Nature Guide - Reptiles and Amphibians
Golden Nature Guide - Reptiles and Amphibians
05363

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
- How and where to find them
- How to separate fact from fable

Reptiles and Amphibians includes full-color illustrations, up-to-date range maps, and a host of fascinating facts about these interesting and unusual animals.

Using clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere.

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Golden Nature Guide - Mammals
Golden Nature Guide - Mammals
05142

A guide to familiar American species. 218 animals in full-color.
A guide to familiar American species. 218 animals in full-color.

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Golden Nature Guide - Birds
Golden Nature Guide - Birds
04847

A guide to the most familiar American birds. 129 birds in full-color. 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

Range maps show where each bird is found, and handy tables at the back of the book contain a wealth of additional information about migration, eggs, nests, and food. This is the perfect bird book for beginners at any age.

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Golden Nature Guide - Weather
Golden Nature Guide - Weather
04626

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 of storms
How to interpret weather maps

Full-color illustrations and up-to-date facts help you understand the fascinating phenomena of weather, and how changes are predicted.

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$5.95 Each