identification

This visual guide to birds and their different behaviors and habitats gives children the opportunity to connect with nature, whether they live in a city, suburb or rural area.

Describes and presents color illustrations and range maps for over one thousand North American bird species, covering their physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and vocalizations.

"An . . . illustrated guide to the world's turtles that covers every family and genus. 'Turtles of the World' reveals the . . . diversity of these . . . reptiles"--Back cover.

"Of the more than 49,000 species of spider worldwide, some 4,000 are in North America. Spiders of North America explores more than 500 of the most common and interesting spiders found in this region of the world. This richly illustrated guide begins with an overview of spiders--what they are exactly, how they can be found, how they develop, and why they are important. The book features information on all the major spider guilds: sensing web weavers, sheet web weavers, orb web weavers, space web weavers, ambush hunters, ground active hunters, other active hunters, and spider hunters. Chapters contain accessible descriptions for identifying members of each spider family, including helpful tips for distinguishing members of similar families, and details at the genus and species levels. Stunning color photographs and informative distribution maps accompany the text."--Amazon.

A guide to the wildflowers of North America, with one hundred-sixty species organized by color, photos and illustrations of each flower, and key facts.

An exploration into the untold lives of 50 of the most compelling fish living in our oceans and waterways.

"Get to know birds with this handy guide, featuring craft activities to attract and help your feathered friends. Children aged 5-9 can discover ways to make their outdoor space more bird-friendly, from nurturing the right plants to deterring dangerous predators. Watch as they fly in for a visit! How many can you spot?"--Provided by publisher.

"Winner of the White Raven Award from the International Youth Library Foundation, author and illustrator Lisa Voisard captures a child's sense of wonder for the natural world. In Arborama, her first book available in English, Voisard submerses readers in the marvelous world of trees: how they reproduce and grow from tiny seeds into the largest plants on earth, how they make our life possible, and how they even communicate with one another. Over more than 200 lavishing-illustrated pages, readers will learn to identify more than 30 key North American trees--from favorites such as sugar maple and Douglas fir, to lesser known varieties such as the southern magnolia or weeping willow. Come to appreciate the marvelous world of trees all around you!"--Provided by publisher.

Describes more than 450 species of wild mammals found in North America.

"From the creators of the world's most trusted field guides--a go-to source for millions of nature lovers--comes a completely new and unparalleled reference work: the most comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date guide to the trees of North America. This master guide is the result of a collaboration between leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable reference, it covers more than 700 species, with nearly 3,500 full-color photographs--including images of leaf shape, bark, flowers, fruit, and fall leaves."--Provided by publisher.