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W.S. Benson
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 Birder's Guide
to Texas
2nd Edition
by Edward A. Kutac
"...reliable
details on where to enjoy birdlife in an part of the state, at any time
of the year...an indispensable book." Indiana Audubon Quarterly
384 pages, 5.5 x
8.5 in., b&w illustrations Paperback.... 551-X.... $18.95
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 Birds of Texas A
Field Guide
by John H. Rappole and Gene W. Blacklock
This up-to-date field
guide, with color photos, maps, and unique detail on where to find
species, is designed for both the casual nature lover and serious birder.
"A superior effort in every respect."-Booklist
372 pages, 6 x 9
in., 592 color photos, 10 line drawings, 619 maps, bibliography, index
Hardback Order Code.... 544-7.... $34.95
Paperback Order Code.... 545-5.... $16.95
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 Discover Texas
Dinosaurs
Where They Lived, How They Lived, and the Scientists Who Study Them
by Charles E. Finsley with special consultation by Dr. Wann Langston, Jr.
Through photos and
narrative, some of Texas' most dedicated scientists show you actual
specimens of dinosaur material found in Texas, as well as dinosaur
exhibits found throughout the state.
150 pages, b&w
photos throughout
Hardback.... 320-7.... $19.95
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 Lone Star
Dinosaurs
by Louis Jacobs, Illustrations by Karen Carr
Veteran
paleontologist Louis Jacobs tells of the giant reptiles that flew over
what is now Big Bend, swam under what is now DFW airport, and walked in
the mud of prehistoric Texas. "…a book that proves that it is
possible to present some pretty heavy-duty information on dinosaurs
without trampling the reader's ego like a T-rex through a fern
bed."-Texas Parks & Wildlife.
176 pages, 7 x 9
in., color / b&w photos, drawings Paperback.... 674-5.... $14.95
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 Lone Star
Menagerie
Adventures with Texas Wildlife
by Jim Harris
A delightful mixture
of biological data, amusing anecdotes, and wonderful illustrations.
250 pages, 5.5 x
8.5 in., illustrations, Age 11 up
Paperback.... 692-6... $18.95
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 A Field Guide to
Texas Insects
by Bastiaan M. Drees, Ph.D. and John A. Jackman, Ph.D.
"extensive
information...especially useful for introducing...the great diversity of
insects and their truly fascinating lives...I am not aware of any other
field guide on insects that covers this subject so thoroughly."-H.R.
Burke, Ph.D., Entomology professor, Texas A&M University.
376 pages, 381
color photos
Paperback.... 263-4.... $19.95
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A
Field Guide to Fossils of Texas
2nd Edition
by Charles Finsley
The only definitive
guide that presents a collection of the state's most common fossils and
also shows the most important, noteworthy, and unusual specimens.
224 pages, color
& b&w photos throughout Paperback.... 263-4.... $22.95
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 A Field Guide to
Spiders and Scorpions of Texas
by John A. Jackman
"Entries on some
125 species of spiders and other large arachnids of Texas offer
information on biological and taxonomic characteristics, web types,
hunting techniques, eye patterns, and habitats and ranges."-Book
News
234 pages, color
& b&w photos throughout Paperback.... 048-3.... $18.95
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 A Field Guide to
Texas Snakes
2nd Edition
by Alan Tennant
This guide describes
the 105 species of snakes in Texas, the state with the largest number of different
species in the nation. Learn fact about the biology and behavior of these
creatures, plus the latest findings on abundance, reproduction, prey,
sizes, and habitat.
292 pages, color
photographs, maps
Paperback.... 277-4.... $21.95
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 Trees of Texas
An Easy Guide to Leaf Identification
by Carmine Stahl & Ria McElvaney
"...contains a
wealth of fascinating information on both native trees and those
introduced species that are widely naturalized. Here beginner and
experienced naturalists alike can learn to identify most Texas trees
whle, at the same time, delving into the folklore, history, and wildlife
ecology of the Lone Star State." John and Gloria Tveten
288 pages, 8.75 x
11.25 in., appendices, glossary, index
Hardback.... 242-9.... $29.95
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 A Field Guide to
Texas Trees
by Benny J. Simpson
"...the most
accurate and complete work on native Texas trees."-Sally Wasowski,
co-author of Native Texas Gardens and Native Texas plants
488 pages, 253
color photos
Paperback.... 357-6.... $18.95
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