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Product Description: This Golden Guide describes and illustrates in full color more than 140 of our most common trees. Learn:-How to recognize tree shapes, flowers, buds, leaves, and fruits-Where each species grows-The parts of a tree and the various kinds of treesPerfect for nature lovers of all ages, this is an indispensable guide for everyone who wants to be able to recognize the different trees in North America...read more
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9781582381336 | Rev upd edition (Golden Guides from st Martins Pr, April 14, 2001), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: This Golden Guide describes and illustrates in full color more than 140 of our most common trees.
9780307240569 | Revised edition (Golden Books, August 1, 1987), cover price $5.95 | About this edition: A guide to identifying 143 varieties of North American conifers and broadleaved trees describes their appearance, range, and habitats

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9780606120043 | Revised edition (Demco Media, August 1, 1987), cover price $15.89 | About this edition: A guide to identifying 143 varieties of North American conifers and broadleaved trees describes their appearance, range, and habitats

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Two hundred twelve species of reptiles and amphibians are described and illustrated in color
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9780606117876, titled "Reptiles and Amphibians" | Revised edition (Demco Media, August 1, 1987), cover price $15.89 | also contains Reptiles and Amphibians | About this edition: Two hundred twelve species of reptiles and amphibians are described and illustrated in color

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A guide to one hundred twenty-nine familiar American birds illustrated in full color including over one hundred related and similar species of birds.
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9780307640536 | Revised edition (Goldencraft, March 1, 1991), cover price $23.93 | About this edition: A guide to familiar American birds illustrated in full color including over one hundred related and similar species of birds

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9780606111317 | Rev upd edition (Demco Media, August 1, 1987), cover price $15.89 | About this edition: A guide to 129 familiar American birds illustrated in full color including over 100 related and similar species of birds

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Product Description: An accurate and fascinating introduction to more than 200 of the most common species of mammals in North America, including information on:-Habits and habitats-Family trees-Raising young-Foods, enemies, and moreFull-color illustrations accent features that help you to recognize each animal in its natural environment...read more
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9781582381442 | Golden Guides from st Martins Pr, April 14, 2001, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: An accurate and fascinating introduction to more than 200 of the most common species of mammals in North America, including information on:-Habits and habitats-Family trees-Raising young-Foods, enemies, and moreFull-color illustrations accent features that help you to recognize each animal in its natural environment.

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9780606115940 | Revised edition (Demco Media, June 1, 1987), cover price $15.89 | About this edition: Color illustrations and text give the appearance, range, size, diet, and living habits of the most common North American mammals

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9780688311780 | William Morrow & Co, January 1, 1987, cover price $10.88

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9780307239501 | Golden Pr, June 1, 1986, cover price $10.95

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Tells how snakes reproduce, eat, move, protect themselves, and make poison, and gives other information on their habits and behavior.
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9780688315498 | William Morrow & Co, January 1, 1986, cover price $12.93 | About this edition: Presents general information about snakes including how to identify poisonous snakes, treat snake bites, and keep snakes as pets

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9780916224561 | Revised edition (Banyan Books, June 1, 1984), cover price $3.95

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Discusses the many uses of the world's most common mineral, whose forms range from the ordinary grain of sand to the amethyst, a semiprecious stone.
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9780688005894 | William Morrow & Co, November 1, 1981, cover price $11.88 | About this edition: An overview which discusses quartz's multiple uses and amazing variety of forms--from ordinary grains of sand to the valuable amethyst

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Product Description: Enjoy and Learn!Expert Knowledge!Easy-to-Read!This introduction to the diverse yet little known world of spiders is packed with concise, accurate information. With full-color pictures and readable text, this guide identifies representative species and describes:Their characteristics and habitsGrowth, courtship and enemiesWhere they are foundIncludes information on poisonous species and how to collect, preserve, and raise spiders...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)
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9780307635426 | Goldencraft, December 1, 1983, cover price $22.60 | About this edition: Introduces the physical characteristics and habitats of many species of spiders and their near relatives

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9781582381565 | Golden Guides from st Martins Pr, April 14, 2001, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Enjoy and Learn!
9780307240217 | Golden Books, January 1, 1981, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Introduces the physical characteristics and habitats of many species of spiders and their near relatives

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9780606118736 | Demco Media, January 1, 1981, cover price $14.87 | About this edition: Introduces the physical characteristics and habitats of many species of spiders and their near relatives

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Presents information obtained from manned and unmanned lunar probes about the surface, atmosphere, and interior of the moon.
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9780688222192 | William Morrow & Co, April 1, 1980, cover price $10.25 | About this edition: Draws on findings from manned and unmanned lunar probes to reveal facts about the moon's surface, atmosphere, and interior

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Written by a noted science writer for children, this introduction to the basic physiology of human skin examines its composition, function, and common afflictions
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9780688321789 | William Morrow & Co, July 1, 1979, cover price $10.88 | About this edition: Discusses the composition of human skin, ways in which it protects the body, and common skin problems.

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9780688315689 | William Morrow & Co, April 1, 1979, cover price $7.20

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9780688312367 | William Morrow & Co, January 1, 1979, cover price $7.20

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9780688313166 | William Morrow & Co, January 1, 1979, cover price $8.16

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Covering species of crocodilians around the world, this study examines the three families of crocodilians--alligators, crocodiles, and gharials--and details how they swim, breathe, reproduce, and survive
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9780688321703 | New rev edition (William Morrow & Co, November 1, 1978), cover price $10.88 | About this edition: Covering species of crocodilians around the world, this study examines the three families of crocodilians--alligators, crocodiles, and gharials--and details how they swim, breathe, reproduce, and survive

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Discusses the formation and structure of caves, the animals that dwell in them, and man's use of caves from ancient times to today.
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9780688321123 | William Morrow & Co, July 1, 1978, cover price $10.88 | About this edition: A generously illustrated look at the formation of caves, the life that inhabits them, and theories concerning their importance
9780688321123 | William Morrow & Co, July 1, 1978, cover price $10.88 | About this edition: A generously illustrated look at the formation of caves, the life that inhabits them, and theories concerning their importance

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Describes the characteristics and habits of various species of little cats including the lynx, serval, and the domestic cat.
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9780688221492 | William Morrow & Co, May 1, 1978, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: Describes the characteristics and habits of various species of little cats including the lynx, serval, and the domestic cat.

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Introduces the owl, whose silent flight enables it to capture many careless rodents.
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9780688321093 | Revised edition (William Morrow & Co, April 1, 1977), cover price $10.88 | About this edition: An updated, classic study of owls incorporates recent ecological data and information on additional species

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Pictures and describes lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, and other big cats, many of which are endangered species whose natural habitat is rapidly dwindling
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9780688320720 | William Morrow & Co, October 1, 1976, cover price $10.88 | About this edition: Discusses lions, tigers, cheetahs, and other big cats whose strength, speed, and cunning make them very successful hunters.

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Introduces five kinds of starfish and describes their growth, reproduction, feeding, habitats, and relationship with human beings
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9780688220532 | William Morrow & Co, March 1, 1976, cover price $7.95 | About this edition: Introduces five kinds of starfish and describes their growth, reproduction, feeding, habitats, and relationship with human beings

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Explores the basic processes and properties of the sun as well as their effects upon the earth
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9780688320331 | Revised edition (William Morrow & Co, October 1, 1975), cover price $9.36 | About this edition: Discusses the sun's heat, size, surface, and energy; sunspots and their effects; and the importance of the sun to the earth.

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9780688314811 | William Morrow & Co, June 1, 1975, cover price $16.01

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9780688213404 | William Morrow & Co, June 1, 1975, cover price $5.50

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Product Description: Enjoy the wonders of the heavens and understand more fully what you see. This Golden Guide shows you how with 150 full-color illustrations, including:Charts of the major constellationsTables to help locate the planetsUp-to-date explanations of meteors, comets, eclipses, and other celestial objectsIdeal for classroom use, to take along on vacations, and for use at home...read more
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9780307635075 | Goldencraft, March 1, 1975, cover price $21.27 | About this edition: A field guide to the stars for everyone who wants to enjoy the wonders of the heavens

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9781582381572, titled "Stars: A Guide to the Constellations, Sun, Moon, Planets, and Other Features of the Heavens" | Golden Guides from st Martins Pr, April 14, 2001, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Enjoy the wonders of the heavens and understand more fully what you see.
9780307244932 | Golden Books, August 1, 2000, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: A field guide to the stars for everyone who wants to enjoy the wonders of the heavens

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9780606119078 | Demco Media, June 1, 1975, cover price $14.87 | About this edition: Provides charts, tables, and instructions for the amateur astronomer on how, where, and when to observe stars, constellations, and planets.

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