identification

An illustrated identification guide that profiles the most common amphibians and reptiles of North America, providing information on habitat, characteristic features, biology, distribution, and similar species.

Contains brief descriptions and color illustrations of 183 common butterflies and moths of North America, covering their size, markings, diet, and geographic range.

A guide to identifying the shells that can be found on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and the West Indies that includes descriptions of 800 different species, lists of shell clubs, and definitions for common shell terms.

Presents a comprehensive field guide to the ferns of northeastern and central North America, and contains color photographs and full-page line drawings.

Provides descriptions of North American plants and animals that are dangerous to humans, with information on where they are found, the extent of the danger they pose, and how to combat their poison.

A guide to identifying marine plants and animals.

Describes mammals of North America in taxonomic order, includes scientific names, describes characteristics, breeding habits, habitat and geographic range. Includes photographs.

Covers 39 species of North American hawks and other diurnal raptors. Includes detailed descriptions and range maps for each species.