Hochleitner, Rupert
Summary: The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems is designed for easy and reliable identification of minerals, gems and rocks. The identification process begins with the stone's streak color, which is how the book is organized: Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, Green Black and White. Using a sequence of straightforward questions and answers -- aided by over 1,000 photographs and drawings -- the book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books Ltd. 2019
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Summary: "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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2021
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Summary: "Butterflies are fascinating, beautiful, and a joy to behold. Now observing them is even better with the Butterflies of the Midwest Field Guide. This handy book by acclaimed author and professional entomologist Jaret C. Daniels makes field identification simple and informative. It features 198 species of butterflies (and common moths) organized by color for ease of use. Detailed photographs...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adventure Publications 2023
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Summary: "For years, Dave Canterbury has been teaching outdoor enthusiasts how to survive in the wild, and truly enjoy the experience. The Bushcraft Essentials Field Guide distills these teachings into the key takeaways campers and hikers need to know when they're out in the woods. How to start a fire. Where to build your shelter. What to put in your pack. Dave's advice is now right at your fingertips...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. 2022
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Summary: "Constellations is a guide to the night sky that focuses on these 88 distinctive patterns, revealing their often intriguing stories-their origins, mythology, present-day significance, and the multitude of wondrous objects they contain. Complete with over 300 of the best astronomical images ever captured, a comprehensive introduction to the stars and other celestial phenomena, and a series of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quercus 2013
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Summary: "From decades of field research and teaching tracking to thousands, expert tracker Jim Lowery leads you to confident identification of tracks and into a deeper relationship with animals and their habitat, using many examples, tips and focused notes written specifically for your field exploration"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: FalconGuides 2022