Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Filled with practical information for the amateur astronomer, this Sky Observer's Golden Guide explains: -How to select and use binoculars and telescopes -How to best observe stars, the moon, planets, comets, meteors, and other celestial objects -How to use star charts Profusely illustrated with photographs, diagrams, charts, and tables, this guide is recommended by leading astronomers.

Some of the most spectacular and awe-inspiring predators on the planet, the raptors, or birds of prey have captivated us for centuries. This Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press offers a fascinating look at these incredible birds. * Covers all raptors, including hawks, eagles, vultures, falcons, and owls * Hunting strategies, migration, habitats, and more * Wings, eyesight, and other amazing adaptations Includes easy-to-understand and concise text, along with gorgeous full-color illustrations of the worldwide species of raptors.

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. This Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press illustrates in full color 423 of the most common, widespread, important, or unusual North American species of Lepidoptera. Information includes: -How to identify butterflies and moths -How to attract, rear and preserve them for study -How to assist these fascinating insects in their struggle for survival -Plus range maps, a special emphasis on immature forms, and an index of scientific names.

Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! This handy guide to the most common, important and showy North American insects will help the novice begin a fascinating study. Includes: A key to insect groups Mature and immature forms How insects grow and develop and what they eat How to find and observe them Full color pictures, nontechnical language, and up-to-date range maps make this a gem of a guide for beginners at any age.

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. This Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press is an introduction to the major groups of poisonous animals in the world, including the most deadly species. Learn about: -Dangerous stingers, fangs, and spines -The many varieties of venom, and the different ways they are used -Where poisonous animals live Includes full-color illustrations and little-known facts about some of the most remarkable animals on earth.

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Bats are some of the most intriguing-and ecologically important-animals on earth. In this handsomely illustrated guide, you will learn about: - The natural history and evolution of bats - Important identifying features - Habitats, migration patterns, and common mating practices - The status of various endangered bat species Perfect for both experienced and novice bat watchers, Bats of the World is an invaluable resource for understanding the significance of bats in our world.