Ruth Ohi's new tale of a little guinea pig and her bossy friend. Clara the guinea pig loves purple, triangles, and tuna. She also loves making new friends, and that's why she's thrilled when a clas
Presents a three-week training program for dogs, including basic commands, techniques in using voice and hand directions, and advice on training aids, the use of rewards for motivation, and the elimin
A reference on both rhinos and the ongoing efforts to protect them covers rhino physiology, diet, lifespan, behaviors, and habitats as well as the efforts of conservationists and the pros and cons of
Some 20 of the world's most significant mountain ranges are profiled in this concise guide for general readers. Mountaineer and former geography teacher Scott also explains how mountains are formed an
The editor of Popular Astronomy provides advice for using small to medium telescopes, binoculars, and even Webcam imaging to view the solar system. He introduces the features of our solar system plane
Profiles of the best players of all time plus the up-and-coming new stars. Hockey fans everywhere are always hungry for more information on the game. Hockey's Greatest Stars profiles hockey's great
A new edition of the in-depth chronological survey of the key styles of architectural design in the United Kingdom and United States over the past five hundred years offers a fully revised chapter on
Comprehensive profiles of the 57 most important observatories in the world, including 10 space-based telescopes. Great Observatories of the World is a comprehensive tour of the 57 leading observato
A familiar park setting reveals busy kids and active animals doing opposite actions, explaining ten pairs of opposites to young readers. By the creators of Animachines. Simultaneous.
This comprehensive guide to all 28 species of North American woodpeckers offers species profiles for extant and extinct species. Each entry includes a lovely photograph of the starring bird and inform
Essential, practical tips from professional fishkeeping experts. 500 Ways to Be a Better Saltwater Fish Keeper is a comprehensive references of practical advice from seasoned experts. The 500 ti
A year in the life of three bears found in North America: the brown bear, the black bear and the polar bear, Including an examination of hibernation, mating, hunting and feeding and featuring 125 col
An examination of the human-wolf relationship, through legends, myths and facts, featuring 150 color photographs that capture the wolf in its natural habitats.
In this revision of the out-of-print Mushrooms of North America (1991), a nature photographer/author of best-selling natural history guides (and he has a species named after him) addresses both novice
Phillips (obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine) gathers contributors in gynecology, psychology, sexuality, nutrition, and exercise in this guide for genera
This magnificent atlas provides authoritative coverage of the globe in cartography of exceptional quality. The physical and political maps, using the latest digital cartography, are fully revised and
Born in 1881 in a small village north of Montreal, Clarence Gagnon is best known for his paintings of sun-drenched winter landscapes and for the colorful illustrations for Louis Hemon's novel, Maria C
The canoe was essential to the early exploration of North America. Today, it is a vital link to the natural environment and vast wilderness, still widely used for recreation, transportation and sport.
Moose are an enduring icon of North America's vast forest wilderness. Weighing up to 1,800 pounds, the moose is the largest living member of the deer family. It ranges across Alaska, Vermont, Maine an
The bible for hockey coaches at all levels of competition. The Hockey Play Book is a practical handbook for coaches seeking better players and better team-play. The book features systems for def
A concise reference by a best-selling astronomy author. The Guide to Stars and Planets is a practical guide to the night sky featuring detailed maps of the moon and constellations, plus a host of r
Describes how the Earth's interior has shaped oceans and continents and explains the formation of rocks and fossils, as well as their importance to understanding life on Earth.
A charming handbook on how to host fairy festivities. Nobody parties like the fairy folk. Now, for the first time among mortals, The Fairy Party Book reveals the impish secrets of those partying pi
Comprehensive reference to all conifer genera, major temperate broadleaves and important tropical trees. Provides a complete profile of each tree group, including fact panel, distribution map, list
Toronto is Canada's top destination for American tourists and business visitors. In this revised and updated edition, there are 489 restaurants, 146 intriguing neighborhoods, hundreds of shops, par
24 simple, easy-to-follow projects for beginners to the art of origami.The ancient art of origami continues to fascinate young and old alike. More than a method of artistic expression, it provides an
A richly illustrated biography of a fascinating artist. David Milne (1882-1953) experienced life as an artist in turn-of-the-century New York, as a soldier in World War I, and as a contemporary of
A richly illustrated biography of a fascinating artist. David Milne (1882-1953) experienced life as an artist in turn-of-the-century New York, as a soldier in World War I, and as a contemporary of
Revised and updated. This is the first complete guide written for interpretive and hiking trails in Ontario's provincial parks. Now revised and updated, it offers an overview of over 308 trails
An indispensable field guide and reference for birders. The eastern Continental Divide from Florida to Ontario contains the world's largest network of freshwater lakes, rivers, wetlands and coastal
An indispensable field guide and reference for birders. The eastern Continental Divide from Florida to Ontario contains the world's largest network of freshwater lakes, rivers, wetlands and coastal
Husband-and-wife team David and Jeanie Stiles have co-authored five previous books on woodworking. Drawing on years of experience designing and building workshops, they offer a practical text on how t
A reference on both whales and the ongoing efforts to protect them covers whale physiology, diet, lifespan, behaviors, and habitats as well as the efforts of whale conservationists and the pros and co
Four hundred full-color photographs and illustrations accompany a comprehensive reference on surface materials for floors, walls, and ceilings, covering an array of both natural and synthetic options
Four hundred full-color photographs and illustrations accompany a comprehensive reference on surface materials for floors, walls, and ceilings, covering an array of both natural and synthetic options
A comprehensive reference of mediums required for creating art. Includes techniques for each medium, sketchbooks to show each materials and mediums in use, a guide to old and new materials and techni
Complemented by more than five hundred full-color photographs, this comprehensive introduction to the world of tools provides a detailed overview of essential quality tools, a list of tools for each o
A beautiful and authoritative reference on the butterflies of the world that explores what defines butterflies, where and how they live, and what we can do to help them survive. The book is the first
After being banished to the island of St. Helena, Napoleon Bonaparte learns about Gracie, a compassionate, eleven-year-old island resident, whose life is forever altered for the better by the ruler’s
Featuring recent discoveries and state-of-the-art space photography, an atlas illustrates all that science has revealed about constellations, the evolution of stars and galaxies, and the planets in th
