Posts Tagged ‘science’

“With 2018 Guide to the Night Sky, amateur astronomers can view the sky over the course of a year and not miss a thing. It is also a compact and comprehensive introduction to astronomy… The small and light format makes this book the ideal portable reference.” — Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin The ideal resource…

Line drawings face each description of the plant’s basic structural features in this guide for the amateur wildflower sleuth

A field guide to mammals in North America includes information about each animal’s physical characterstics, appearance, habitat and range, sounds, and behaviors.

Presents illustrations and detailed descriptions of the most common species of birds found in the eastern and central areas of North America, with advice on bird identification and maps indicating the range of each species.

Covers over five hundred families of North American insects

A practical field guide that features a special system designed to help indentify diverse species of insects

This abridgment focuses on the North American birds most likely to be seen and features an informative introduction, and illustrated descriptions

Presents an introduction to the physical characteristics, edibility, habitat, and growing season for a variety of mushrooms and fungi found in North America.

An authoritative and full-color photographic field guide to mushrooms and fungi of the northern United States, from the Midwest to New England. Featured in USA TODAY, this must-have reference has 700 spectacular photos and excellent species information.