Science - Reference

An incredible diversity of fungi is flourishing all around us, not just in the forest but in parks, markets, and even museums. Once you know how to look, you can find mushrooms named after fairies and demons, mushrooms that look so much like woodland...

Hawai'i is known for its verdant mountains and colorful ocean ecosystems, but few realize the depth and range of the islands' mushroom diversity. In fact, Hawai'i is home to over 230 species of mushrooms that are prized by foragers from around the world. In...

A comprehensive and user-friendly field guide for identifying the many mushrooms of the northern California coast, from Monterey County to the Oregon border. Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast will help beginning and experienced mushroom hunters alike to find and identify mushrooms, from common to...

A beautifully illustrated pocket-size hardcover guide to the mushrooms of North America--a must-have for any mushroom enthusiast's backpack or home library. Mushrooms: An Illustrated Field Guide is a compact, beautifully illustrated field guide to 50 North America's most popular mushrooms. Inside this elegant hardcover,...

From acclaimed folklorist and historian Adrienne Mayor, an enchanting collection of the ancient myths that emerged out of the wonders--and disasters--of the natural world Mythopedia is a fun, fact-filled A-Z treasury of myths inspired by natural events. Bringing together fifty legends from antiquity to...

This book identifies all the species one is likely to encounter, with extensive information on their structural features, distribution, and ecological associations. Superbly illustrated, including keys, it is an introduction to their biology as well as a field guide. This is a black-and-white edition.Author:...

The NASA Graphics Standards Manual: Remastered Edition is a modern spin on the original NASA Graphics Standards Manual published in 1976 and puts it into a new and clean format. Using high-resolution scans of the original book, over two-hundred man-hours were spent in recreating...

The most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the wildflowers of North America, updated for the first time in decades to reflect the impact of climate change and the advancements in DNA studies that have radically altered the classification process. Whether preparing for a scenic...

Every corner of the world revealed in this ultimate atlas, created by the world's premier cartographic publisher. More than 300 maps and graphics represent every state, province, country, territory, and island, plus the poles, oceans, planets, and beyond. Elegant and authoritative, packaged in a...

Revel in the skies above with this handy stargazing guide, complete with constellation charts and expert tips for observing--and understanding--the wonders of the universe. Detailed visuals help you find the top 58 constellations of the Northern Hemisphere. In these inviting pages, author Andrew Fazekas--The...

A bird lover's book like no other, this illustrated atlas offers maps, photographs, art, and engaging text to portray our abundantly rich and fascinating world of birds. This resplendent large-format atlas, gracefully written and attractively designed, will intrigue everyone curious about the world's birds--from...

With more than 250 maps, graphics, and illustrations, the National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World offers an authoritative and engaging portrayal of the world and all that is in it. Expert, up-to-date maps of the world, every continent, and the United States include...

Food chemistry, atom crashing, wave power, food chemistry, and robots! These are just a few of the topics covered in this fantastic new science encyclopedia, which presents a comprehensive overview of physical and life sciences from A to Z. Super smart and kid-friendly, it's...

Witness the wonder of the starry sky--constellations, planets, auroras, and more--in this profusely illustrated large-format atlas from National Geographic. More than 350 photographs plus 200 maps and graphics guide you through the heavens and the world of astronomy. From the origins of the universe...

It has been said that mineral and rock collecting is one of the most popular hobbies throughout the world and one that can be very rewarding and pleasurable for both the serious collector and for the weekend amateur. This guide was compiled to spread...

An ingenious key system for quick, positive field identification of wildflowers, flowering shrubs and vines in Northeastern and North-central North America. Amateur and expert alike can quickly and accurately identify almost any wildflower using Lawrence Newcomb's system, which is based on natural structural features...

Open the door to a lifetime of curiosity! A joyful, brain-boosting first step into science for babies and toddlers. Introduce your little learner to Newton's laws of motion with a science book that's more than just cute--it's clever, accurate, and made to grow with...

Author: Nicole MortillaroPublisher: Firefly BooksPublished: 09/15/2025Pages: 128Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 8.22h x 6.04w x 0.39dISBN: 9780228105862About the Author Nicole Mortillaro is an avid amateur astronomer, author, editor, Senior Science Reporter for CBC News and the editor-in-chief of the Journal of The Royal Astronomical Society...

The ultimate guide to the smells of the universe - the ambrosial to the malodorous, and everything in between - from the author of the acclaimed culinary guides On Food and Cooking and Keys to Good Cooking From Harold McGee, James Beard Award-winning author...

The most comprehensive guide to the tropical Ind-Pacific nudibranchs and sea slugs available. New edition provides up-to-date identifications of more than 2100 species.Publisher: New World PublidcationsPublished: 11/01/2018Pages: 452Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 2.35lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.10dISBN: 9781878348678