Golden guide

An instruction and identification guide of 129 birds for bird-watching, describing nests, eggs, migration patterns and the similarities of different species.

On t.p.: 225 species in full color. Deals with common, important, and showy insects.

Presents an illustrated guide to raptors, or birds of prey, including hawks, eagles, vultures, and owls, and contains information on habitat, migration, hunting strategies, and descriptions of physical characteristics.

Provides information about the adaptations, behaviors, habitats, anatomy, and evolution of sharks, and features illustrations and descriptions of specific types of sharks found around the world, grouped by order.

A guide to the identification of shells, including general information on mollusks and advice on shell collecting and study.

Descriptions and identifications of species of seashells from all over the world. Full-color photographs make identification very easy and quick.

A guide to 458 species of animals and plants found along the seashore includes algae, flowering plants, worms, sponges, starfish, anthropods, shellfish, and birds.

Text and illustrations describe the relationship between all living things and their environment.

Text and illustrations explain the history of kites, construction materials and methods, kinds of kites, flying techniques and kite contests and organizations.

Presents 372 species of wild and cultivated flavoring plants, with information on native habitat, appearance, and culinary uses.