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Books in Golden Guides series

  • Seashells of the World

    R. Tucker Abbott

    Hardcover (Goldencraft, March 1, 1991)
    Identifies seashells from around the world as well as providing information on mollusks
  • Mammals: A Guide to Familiar American Species

    Donald Hoffmeister, Herbert S. Zim, James Gordon Irving

    Paperback (Golden Books Pub Co (Adult), June 15, 1987)
    Examines the family trees, behavior and habitats of more than 200 common species of mammals in North America.
  • Spiders and Their Kin

    Herbert Walter Levi, Lorna R. Levi, Herbert Spencer Zim

    Hardcover (Goldencraft, Dec. 1, 1983)
    Introduces the physical characteristics and habitats of many species of spiders and their near relatives
  • Fishes

    Hurst Shoemaker, Herbert Spencer Zim

    Hardcover (Goldencraft, March 1, 1991)
    Identifies and describes common freshwater and saltwater fishes of North American waters
  • Endangered Animals: 140 Species in Full Color

    George S. Fichter, Kristin Kest

    Paperback (Golden Books Pub Co (Adult), June 15, 1995)
    An easy-to-read and lavishly illustrated guide to 140 endangered species includes information on each animal's anatomy, status in the wild, rescue efforts to save the species, and prospects for long-term survival.
  • Spiders and Their Kin

    Herbert Walter Levi, Lorna Rose Levi, Herbert Spencer Zim, Lorna R. Levi, Nicholas Strekalovsky

    Paperback (Golden Books Pub Co (Adult), Jan. 15, 1981)
    Thoroughly updated with accurate information that includes all of the most recent findings in its field. Easy-to-understand information makes this guide an invaluable aid for all readers. Illustrated.
  • Weather: Air Masses, Clouds, Rainfall, Storms, Weather Maps, Climate,

    Paul E. Lehr

    Library Binding (Demco Media, June 1, 1987)
    An illustrated guide to the atmospheric causes and major phenomena of weather including instruments used to forecast and plot it
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  • Wildflowers of North America: A Guide to Field Identification

    Frank D. Venning, Manabu C. Saito

    Paperback (St, March 14, 1984)
    Identify the red splash of an Indian Paintbrush. Recognize the odor of burning Sage. Find the graceful Jack-in-the-Pulpit, hidden in shady swamplands-and realize that wildflowers are a heritage to enjoy and cherish. No other field guide covers so vast a geography or such an abundance of species, making this exquisitely illustrated volume preferred for nature studies, educational projects, and scientific needs.-All of North America in one volume-7,441,049 square miles!-Over 1,500 species in 101 families-Basic instruction in flower parts and leaf type-Text and illustrations seen together at a glance-Colloquial and scientific names-Convenient measuring rules-Glossary
  • Landforms

    Adams & Wyckoff

    Mass Market Paperback (Golden Press, March 15, 1971)
    "A guide to the rock scenery of the world [which] identifies and illustrates: what it is, hw it was formed, and how it has changed." Many illustrations, about half in color. 4 x 6", 160 pp.
  • Reptiles and Amphibians

    Hobart M. Smith, Herbert S. Zim, Hobart Smith, James Gordon Irving

    Paperback (Golden Books Pub Co (Adult), Aug. 1, 1987)
    Describes 212 species of turtles, snakes, frogs, salamanders and their relatives.
  • Rocks and Minerals

    Herbert Spencer Zim

    Paperback (Demco Media, June 1, 1957)
    Includes information on collecting and identifying minerals, and sections on metallic, nonmetallic, gem and rock-forming minerals, and on igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
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  • Rocks, Gems and Minerals: A Guide to Familiar Minerals, Gems, Ores and Rocks

    Herbert Spencer Zim, Paul R. Shaffer, Raymond Perlman

    School & Library Binding (Rebound by Sagebrush, Aug. 1, 1989)
    full color, easy to use geology guide