Zim, Herbert Spencer

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Reptiles and amphibians

Sections on turtles, lizards, snakes, alligators and crocodiles, frogs and toads, and salamanders give information on description, habits and range for each species common in the United States.

Rocks, gems, and minerals

a guide to familiar minerals, gems, ores, and rocks
Includes information on collecting and identifying minerals, and sections on metallic, nonmetallic, gem and rock-forming minerals, and on igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks.

Insects; a guide to familiar American insects, by Herbert S. Zim and Clarence Cottam

A guide to North American insects which gives popular name, describes life and reproduction cycles and feeding habits, and includes a range guide.

Flowers; a guide to familiar American wildflowers, by Herbert S. Zim and Alexander C. Martin

A guide to approximately 200 of the most commonly viewed American wildflowers, with 134 color paintings. Flowers are grouped by color.

Trees; a guide to familiar American trees, by Herbert S. Zim and Alexander C. Martin

Pictures of 140 common trees, identifying their leaves, fruit, form, range, and uses.

Rocks and minerals

Birds

Pictures 129 common birds, identifying their flight ranges, size, and appearance. Includes a table listing migration dates and nesting and feeding habits.

Flowers

A guide to approximately 200 of the most commonly viewed American wildflowers, with 134 color paintings. Flowers are grouped by color.

Mammals

A guide to mammals of North America that includes a description of each species, a detailed drawing of the animal, and a map locating his common range.

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