"Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge about the rocks and minerals beneath our feet--from their formation to collecting them. Make identification easy and accurate with this compact visual guide, packed with photographs and details on formation, distinguishing features, and much more. Over 600 high-quality photographs capture the unique characteristics, colors, and attributes of more than 500 rocks and minerals. Each specimen's entry includes annotated...

A book filled with interesting facts and information about ostriches, the world's largest birds

Provides complete information for identifying, harvesting, and preparing nearly 400 species of edible wild plants in eastern North America.

Here, the secrets behind the Clans are revealed. Find out how apprentices learn to fight, hunt, and help their Clans. Explore the territories with an insiders-only tour. Discover the origins of the warrior code, which governs how Clan cats live side by side in times of war and peace.

"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...

Explores the world of seashells, crabs, sea stars, sand dollars, and other things to be discovered at the seashore.

"Emergent readers will dive right into this search-and-find book about eels. Simple text and colorful underwater photos teach new vocabulary and facts on anatomy, markings, and ocean habitat"--

A guide to help identify various butterflies, using the Peterson System of identification.

Provides data on the range, life history, ecology, and economic importance of a wide variety of plants and animals and the composition of the solar system, weather, rocks, and minerals.