A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press – serie

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 fableReptiles 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.

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 collectNo other animals are so widely collected, traded, or bought and sold because of their beauty and rarity.

This compact guide will help you understand--and enjoy--the unique zone where land and ocean meet. It is a guide to:SeashellsSea PlantsShore BirdsJellyfish, Starfish, Sand CrabsWith 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.

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- Key features that make each individual genus distinctive- The latest information about how dinosaurs evolved and why they became extinctDinosaurs is an indispensable reference for everyone intrigued by these mighty creatures.