collection and preservation

" With this informative guide, you can explore the mineral-rich state of New York, from the beaches to the mountains. It describes the states' best rockhounding sites and covers popular and commercial sites as well as numerous little-known areas. This handy guide also describes how to collect specimens, includes maps and directions to each site, and lists rockhound clubs in the state. Rockhounding New York offers a complete introduction to this many-faceted hobby and is an invaluable sourcebook"--.

Suspecting a camouflaged octopus is behind mysterious sightings in the Natural History Museum's new coral reef exhibit, Sherlock Bones and his team are surprised to discover a long-haired, green beast of unknown origin hiding in the museum's swampy habitat.

"Chuck Whipplethorp learns that he comes from a fascinating lineage of Whipplethorps, so he sets off to carve his own mark--by collecting bugs"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles what is known about the great creatures of the ancient world while revealing lesser-known facts, including how a new dinosaur species is discovered on average once every week.

Suspecting a camouflaged octopus is behind mysterious sightings in the Natural History Museum's new coral reef exhibit, Sherlock Bones and his team are surprised to discover a long-haired, green beast of unknown origin hiding in the museum's swampy habitat.

"Even though the dinosaurs roamed the earth millions of years ago, we're still piecing together new information about these ancient animals. Did you know that, on average, a new species of dinosaur is discovered every single week? Or that many dinosaurs had feathers? Or that there are even modern-day dinosaurs walking around right now? New York Times bestselling author and acclaimed paleontologist Steve Brusatte writes about all the new discoveries he and his colleagues have made that help us better understand--and marvel at--these remarkable reptiles"--From the publisher's web site.

"Prehistoric skeleton and museum detective Sherlock Bones and his stuffed-parrot sidekick, Watts, outmaneuver a sneaky raccoon to track down a missing Royal Blue Diamond"--OCLC.

Tells how to collect and preserve plants discribing methods of identifying, labeling, mounting, packaging, storing and displaying plants plus preservation techniques.