Fascinating, authoritative, easy-to-follow guide to flower form and function, orchids, Eastern and Western wildflowers, older cultivated varieties, today’s perennials, annuals and biennials; flowering trees and shrubs, and tropical and subtropical flowers. Includes botanical and common names, places of origin, outstanding characteristics, and practical advice on planting and cultivation.

Fascinating, fact-filled reference provides detailed data about age, size, and weight; suggestions for identifying trees, what trees to look for in certain states, much more. Over 100 illustrations, 21 photographs.

Discusses the classification, growth, behavior, and senses of insects and describes their characteristics

Presents a wealth of factual information on the seashore environment and the characteristics, habits, and habitats of marine and tidewater creatures

Gives directions for simple experiments which demonstrate the principles of magnetism, electricity, electronics, and nuclear energy.