Books in Audubon Society field guide series series

This new guide will be of great value to entomologists, both amateur and professional, as well as to students, nature conservation officers, game rangers, gardeners, farmers, tourists and anyone with an interest in natural history. An introductory chapter discusses the insect body, life history, classification and distribution patterns and relatives of southern African insects. It also touches on collecting, displaying and curating insects and explains 'How to use this book'.

Overflowing with detailed color photographs and concise descriptions, the National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Familiar Marine Mammals of North America is still compact enough to easily bring along when observing marine life. The streamlined volume contains a revised field guide for identifying 58 species of marine mammals native to North American waters with discussions of the key aspects of these creatures' behavioral characteristics.This pocket guide is brimming with information; full-color photographs, line drawings and paintings of various marine creatures; specific visual and behavioral traits for each species; facts regarding each mammal's habitat and range; illustrations of various whale anatomies and a glossary of oceanography terms.Whether you are visiting the coast or venturing out to sea, the National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Familiar Marine Mammals of North America, will help you identify and learn more about the fascinating mammals from the ocean.

For over 14 years, Tania Runyan has guided thousands of students in understanding, exploring, and crafting the college application essay—with winning results. This guide explains what the college application essay is all about: why a student has to write it, the nature of this special writing project, when and how a student should start, and what can be learned about writing itself through this milestone process. Providing everything a student needs to go from draft to polished essay, the instruction is straightforward, easy to apply, and inspiring. Woven throughout this engaging guide are illuminating quotes from admissions counselors who want to read just the kind of essays this book can help a student write. Includes sample essays from students who got into the colleges of their dreams. Also features helpful samples for special situations like transfers. Invaluable resource!