Covering both freshwater and saltwater species of fish, this fully revised edition brings a new level of accuracy and usefulness to the National Audubon Society's acclaimed field guides. With 700 new full-color photographs, 286 black-and-white illustrations, and 637 maps, this is the most comprehensive field guide available to the fishes of North America. •635 species covered in detail, with notes on 771 more •723 full-color identification photographs •286 black-and-white illustrations •Visual organization of species photographs by shape for easy identification •Range map for each species •Glossary of useful terms
John Grassy, Chuck I. Keene, National Audubon Society
Hardcover
(Scholastic, Sept. 1, 1998)
A field guide that explores the world of mammals is divided into three parts: an overview that identifies characteristics and describes individual species; a photo journal; and a removable, weatherproof spotter's card.
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Paperback
(Scholastic Teaching Resources, July 1, 2000)
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