The Golden Guides

A guide to North American insects which describes their life, reproduction cycles and feeding habits. Also includes a range guide.

Grades 3-5

This eBook is best viewed on a color device. 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 habits Growth, courtship and enemies Where they are found Includes information on poisonous species and how to collect, preserve, and raise spiders.

What are hallucinogenic plants? How do they affect mind and body? Who uses them - and why? This unique Golden Guide surveys the role of psychoactive plants in primitive and civilized societies from early times to the present. The first nontechnical guide to both the cultural significance and physiological effects of hallucinogens, HALLUCINOGENIC PLANTS will fascinate general readers and students of anthropology and history as well as botanists and other specialists. All of the wild and cultivated species considered are illustrated in brilliant full color. A Brilliant accompaniment to R G Wasson's Soma Divine Mushroom of Immortality and R G Wasson's Wondrous Mushroom.

Describes flowers, leaves, size, habitats, and known ranges for over 1500 wildflowers.

Presents a handbook for the identification of over five hundred species of trees by illustration and text.

This field guide to birds is fully revised and updated, and includes illustrations and authoritative, easy-to-use text.

Fishing presents a basic guide for the novice and a handy reference for the experienced angler, it's packed with useful information and helpful tips on when, where, and how to fish most successfully. This compact guide to both salt-and fresh-water fishing will help you to: -Identify the principal sport fishes of North America -Select baits and tackle -Hook and land a fish This eBook is best viewed on a color device.

Guide to butterflies and moths, easy to use and read colourful pictures.