Catherine Herbert Howell

Discusses what reptiles and amphibians are and examines the characteristics and behavior of lizards, snakes, turtles, crocodiles, alligators, frogs, toads, and salamanders.

Presents information on the formation, various types, and specific examples of volcanoes.

Profiles one hundred-sixty of the most common North American wildflowers and weeds, accompanied by a color photograph and illustration for easy identification.

Describes a variety of animals and insects that can be found close to home and offers tips on how to observe them.

Discusses the physical characteristics of insects and examines different kinds, including crickets, butterflies, and wasps.

"As cultures and languages disappear from the Earth at a shocking rate, it becomes all the more urgent for us to know and value the world s many ethnic identities. National Geographic's Book of Peoples of the World propels that important quest with concern, authority, and respect. Created by a team of experts, this hands-on resource offers thorough coverage of more than 200 ethnic groups - some as obscure as the Kallawaya of the Peruvian Andes, numbering...

From one of the most trusted names in field guides comes a new and lavishly illustrated guide to identifying North America's most common birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, and amphibians, plus fish and other aquatic creatures. Broad in scope and clearly organized, National Geographic Illustrated Guide to Wildlife is just like having five field guides in one. Each of the five realms of wildlife gets a chapter, and each chapter identifies 160 of the...