Simon & Schuster's Guide to Pet Birds

Simon & Schuster's Guide to Pet Birds

Author: Matthew M. Vriends

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13:

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Includes 206 species of cage and aviary birds, all illustrated in full color, with information on Classification, Characteristics, Habitat, Distibution, and Captivity.


Simon and Schuster's Guide to Shells

Simon and Schuster's Guide to Shells

Author: Bruno Sabelli

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 0671253204

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"Field guide, with more than 1230 illustrations in ... color and information on appearance, size, geographic occurence, ecological environment"--Jacket.


Simon and Schuster's Guide to Cats

Simon and Schuster's Guide to Cats

Author: Gino Pugnetti

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1983

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 0671491709

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Describes the characteristics and behavior of various longhair and shorthair breeds, looks at the history of cats, and discusses their care and grooming.


Simon & Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms

Simon & Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms

Author: Giovanni Pacioni

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 516

ISBN-13: 0671428497

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Simon & Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms is an indispensable reference for gardeners, hikers, and anyone fascinated by mushrooms and other fungi. Lavishly illustrated, it contains detailed information about 420 species found in the United States and Europe. A comprehensive introduction provides general information about the structure, reproduction, life cycle, classification, and distribution of the various species. Individual entries describe the appearance, habitat, and geographical distribution of each fungus, and a visual key uses immediately recognizable symbols to indicate spore color, ecological environment, and whether a species is edible or poisonous. Also included are a glossary, an analytical index, and an Index to Genera for locating particular subjects, helping to make this the most beautiful, valuable, and authoritative book in the field. Book jacket.


Birdology

Birdology

Author: Monica Russo

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 161374952X

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AAAS Subaru SB&F Excellence in Science Finalist 2016 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12 2016 An engaging book that encourages young nature enthusiasts to explore the world of birds This generously illustrated, full-color book teaches kids that birds can be seen almost anywhere: in city parks and streets, zoos, farms, and backyards. Using "Try This," "Look For," and "Listen For" prompts, Birdology promotes independent observation and analysis, writing and drawing skills, and nature literacy. Kids observe the diversity of shapes, colors, patterns, and behavior of birds; listen for their songs and the clap of wings; make a juice-box feeder; plant flowers that attract hummingbirds; start a birding journal and sketchbook; and much more. Other topics that are presented in clear, kid-friendly prose include migration, nesting, food, territories, and conservation and preservation. Additional resources, such as a glossary, bird orders and scientific names, bird and wildlife organizations, and "Teacher Topics" to initiate classroom discussion and investigation, are also included.


Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals

Simon & Schuster's Guide to Rocks and Minerals

Author: Simon & Schuster

Publisher: Touchstone

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 612

ISBN-13: 9780671244170

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An easy to use field guide that contains everything rock and mineral enthusiasts need to know with more than 1,000 spectacular illustrations—600 in full color! Practical, concise, and easy to use, Simon & Schuster’s Guide to Rocks and Minerals contains everything that the rock and mineral enthusiast needs to know. This field guide is divided into two large sections—one devoted to minerals and one to rocks, each prefaced by a comprehensive introduction that discusses formation, chemistry, and more. All 377 entries, beautifully illustrated with color photographs and helpful visual symbols, provide descriptions and practical information about appearance, classification, rarity, crystal formation, mode of occurrence, gravity of mineral, rock chemistry, modal classification fields, formational environments, grain sizes of rocks, and much more. Whether you are a serious collector or an information-seeking amateur, this incomparably beautiful, authoritative guide will prove an invaluable reference.