Eyewitness handbooks | Wyoming Libraries

1) Rocks and minerals

Author

Pellant, Chris

Volume

1

Earliest Publication Date

1992

Summary

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"Unearth a treasure trove of knowledge about the rocks and minerals beneath our feet--from their formation to collecting them. Make identification easy and accurate with this compact visual guide, packed with photographs and details on formation, distinguishing features, and much more. Over 600 high-quality photographs capture the unique characteristics, colors, and attributes of more than 500 rocks and minerals. Each specimen's entry includes annotated...

2) Shells

Author

Dance, S. Peter

Volume

2

Earliest Publication Date

1992

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A guide to seashells from around the world provides color photographs and concise descriptions of more than five hundred species of seashells.

3) Butterflies and moths

Author

Carter, David J. (David James), 1943-

Volume

3

Earliest Publication Date

1992

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A field guide to butterflies and moths around the world, each depicted by a full-color photograph with a caption that describes key features and points of differentiation. The Dorling Kindersley handbooks are the most visually appealing guides on the natural world in the book marketplace. Featuring more than 500 full-color illustrations and photographs, along with detailed annotations. Dorling Kindersley Handbooks make identification easy and accurate....

4) Aquarium fish

Author

Mills, Dick

Earliest Publication Date

1993

5) Birds' eggs

Author

Walters, Michael

Earliest Publication Date

1994

6) Birds of the world

Author

Harrison, Colin James Oliver

Earliest Publication Date

1993

7) Cats

Author

Alderton, David, 1956-

Earliest Publication Date

1992

8) Dogs

Author

Alderton, David, 1956-

Earliest Publication Date

1993

Summary

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"Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to dogs of the world. Packed with more than 1,000 full-color photographs of over 300 dog breeds, this handy reference book is designed to cut through the process of identification and help you to recognize a breed quickly and easily. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each entry combines a precise description with...

9) Flags

Earliest Publication Date

1997

10) Fossils

Author

Walker, Cyril Alexander

Earliest Publication Date

1992

11) Gemstones

Author

Hall, Cally

Earliest Publication Date

1994

12) Herbs

Author

Bremness, Lesley

Earliest Publication Date

1994

13) Horses

Author

Hartley Edwards, Elwyn, 1927-2007

Earliest Publication Date

1993

Summary

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Descriptive entries for more than one hundred breeds of horses and ponies discuss characteristics and distinguishing features, place of origin, uses, and the history of each breed, and include photographs with a visual identity key.

14) Mushrooms

Author

Laessøe, Thomas

Earliest Publication Date

1998

15) Perennials

Earliest Publication Date

1996

16) Roses

Earliest Publication Date

1996

17) Shrubs and climbers

Earliest Publication Date

1996

18) Stars and planets

Author

Ridpath, Ian

Earliest Publication Date

1998

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A highly visual introduction explains the basic concepts of astronomy and gives advice on the best methods and equipment for observation, including binoculars and telescopes. Each of the planets in the Solar System is described and illustrated in detail, with images taken from space probes as well as from the ground, showing them as you can expect to see them. More than 160 star charts were made especially for this book by the Royal Greenwich Observatory....

19) Trees

Author

Coombes, Allen J

Earliest Publication Date

1992

20) Whales, dolphins, and porpoises

Author

Carwardine, Mark

Earliest Publication Date

1995