Illustrated Field Guides

“Rocks & Minerals” is a compact, beautifully illustrated field guide to 50 varieties of rocks and minerals. Inside this elegant paperback, you'll find profiles on individual specimens, each showcasing full-page illustrations, characteristics, chemical composition, origins, and key identifiers. Take a deep dive into geology, including: • Quartz • Biotite • Muscovite • Limonite • Gypsum • Olivine • Amphibole • Topaz And many more! From beautiful gemstones to sparkling geodes and incredible volcanic formations, this visually stunning guide is an engrossing overview of natural environments. Use this book to learn tips for building your own collection. Rock hounds and geologists alike will find opportunities for discovery on every page.

“Succulents” is a compact, beautifully illustrated field guide to 50 varieties of succulents. Inside this elegant book are full-page illustrations accompanied by profiles detailing each plant's natural habitat, identifying characteristics, care and keeping tips, common pests and diseases, purchasing notes, and more. Whether you want a crash course on succulents or are interested in interior design and potted arrangements, this is the perfect reading companion. Inside you'll find: • White Mexican Rose (Echeveria elegans) • Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra) • Spiral Aloe (Aloe polyphylla) • Baby Rubber Plant (Peperomia obtusifolia) • Burro's Tail (Sedum morganianum) And many, many more! Visually stunning, “Succulents” is an engrossing overview of these diverse species. Use this book as a guide to plant care and learn which houseplants are right for you and your lifestyle. New houseplant parents, experienced botanists, and gardeners alike will find opportunities for discovery on every page.