Books from Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press

  • Room to Grow
    By Christina Baker Kline

    Room to Grow is a kaleidoscope of the early years of childhood, revealing new patterns and yielding insights at each turn.

  • Room to Grow: Parents Disclose the Awe, Unanticipated Joys, and Paradoxes of Raising Young Children
    By Christina Baker Kline

    Essays by such literary figures as Christopher Buckley and Susan Fromberg Schaeffer explore particular experiences of child rearing and ponder the reasoning behind parenting rather than the methods

  • Seashore Life
    By Lester Ingle, Herbert S. Zim

    Valued suggestions and criticisms came From several experts: E. J. Alexander, Frederick M. Bayer, William D. Clarke, John E. Fitch, Ira N. Gabrielson, Melinda M. Godtrey, Paul J. Godfrey, Howard R. Hill, Joan Lockhart, Alexander C.

  • Spiders and Their Kin: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide
    By Herbert W. Levi, Lorna R. Levi

    RIY ORB-WEAVER Therr'dl'osama gemmosum '? 3 mm 10.1"; Eurasia, N.A_ shaded wood; RAY ORB-WEAVER!) {Theridiosomatidae} Form a small tamin of tiny spiders related to the other Orb-weavers (p. 52]. The small web, onty 10 cm {4”} in ...

  • Don't Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money: The Essential Parenting Guide to the College Years
    By Helen E. Johnson, Christine Schelhas-Miller

    Your Son, the Banker You were surprised and happy when your son, Marshall, called last night with the good news that he had received an excellent job offer as a result of interviewing with companies on campus. marshall: Hey, Dad, ...

  • Butterflies and Moths: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide
    By Herbert S. Zim, Robert T. Mitchell

    While: Euxoa scondens Dingy: Feltia ducens Variegated: Peridroma saucia Brislly: lacinipal'ia renigera Yellow striped: Spoo'optera orni't'hoga ii Fall: Spodoptera frugiperala Army-worm: Pseudaietia unipuncto Buel: Spodoptora axigua ...

  • Birds of Prey of the World
    By Robin Chittenden

    This Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press offers a fascinating look at these incredible birds. * Covers all raptors, including hawks, eagles, vultures, falcons, and owls * Hunting strategies, migration, habitats, and more * Wings, eyesight, ...

  • Snakes: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide
    By Sarah Whittley

    Anatomy, behavior, reproduction, and geographic distribution are included in the engaging text. Despite their reputation, this Golden Guide explains how Snakes are an essential component of the web of life.

  • Frogs and Toads
    By Dave Showler

    Now this Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press offers fascinating insights into the mysterious world of frogs and toads. * Covers everything from the deadly poisonous frogs of South America to our common woodland species * The ways of ...

  • The Parents' Party Book: Fun and Fabulous Theme Birthday Parties for Children 2 to 8 Years Old
    By Parents Magazine

    Helps readers create dozens of fresh, festive, theme parties as diverse as their children's own interests and includes detailed instructions for creating invitations and decorations, kid-pleasing edibles, inexpensive goody bags, and ...

  • Insects
    By Herbert S. Zim, Clarence Cottam

    This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! This handy guide to the most common, important and showy North American insects will help the novice begin a fascinating study.

  • Pond Life
    By George K. Reid

    This eBook is best viewed on a color device. This guide describes and illustrates, in full color, the plants and animals that live in or near ponds, lakes, streams, and wetlands.

  • North American Indian Arts
    By Andrew Hunter Whiteford

    Packed with information and authentic full-color illustrations, this handsome guide will be welcomed by everyone interested in American cultural history.

  • Fishing
    By George S. Fichter, Phil Francis

    Most fish, in fact, fight gamely when caught on light enough tackle. Light tackle puts more zest in a salt-water fish's fight, too, and really large-size battlers can be bested with light tackle it it is used properly.

  • Endangered Animals: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide
    By George S. Fichter

    In this timely look at the plight of endangered animals, you will find: -A survey of hundreds of animal species that are in trouble -Descriptions of the many causes of endangerment and the controversies surrounding current laws -Fascinating ...

  • The Positively You! Discovery Journal
    By Jinger Heath

    The Positively You! Discovery Journal

  • The Sky Observer's Guide: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide
    By Jerome Wyckoff, R. Newton Mayall, Margaret Mayall

    Filled with practical information for the amateur astronomer, this Sky Observer's Golden Guide explains: -How to select and use binoculars and telescopes -How to best observe stars, the moon, planets, comets, meteors, and other celestial ...

  • Reptiles of North America: A Guide to Field Identification
    By Jr., Hobart M. Smith, Edmund D. Brodie

    Abundant illustrations and the Key Characteristic system, preferred by professionals, make this single-volume reference an outstanding choice for nature projects, collectors of all ages, and scientific study.

  • Reptiles and Amphibians: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-to-Use Guide
    By Herbert S. Zim, Hobart M. Smith

    This eBook is best viewed on a color device. This guide to the snakes, frogs, turtles, and salamanders of North America aids in the identification of 212 species.

  • Grace: A Novel
    By Robert Ward

    When Robert Ward seeks sanctuary from his parents' arguments at his grandmother's house, he is surprised to learn that she has complex problems of her own that stem from her relationship with and betrayal of a black man and her marriage to ...