Encompassing the states of Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, a lavishly illustrated field guide describes the natural history, climate, parks and reserves, natural wonders, and plant and animal species of the Southwestern United States. 50,000 first printing.

Including more than 1,200 full-color photographs and two hundred maps, a field guide to the Southeastern states details the plants and animals, climate, natural history, parks and reserves, and other features of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. 50,000 first printing.

Identifies the different types of plant and animal life in this region, and offers an overview of its natural history

Identifies the different types of plant and animal life in this region, and offers an overview of its natural history

Provides an overview of various weather conditions, how they develop, and how they are studied

A field guide that includes a water-resistant, portable spotter's card provides an overview of various weather conditions, how they develop, and how they are studied.

Describes the connections between pollution and weather, the destruction of the ozone layer, global warming, efforts at pollution control, and alternative energy forms (view table of contents)

Discusses the causes of weather conditions, explains how meteorologists gather data for their forecasts, and details techniques used to forecast the weather (view table of contents)

Explains what lightning is, how this powerful type of electricity is formed inside a thunderstorm, lightning's power and the damage it can cause, and how to protect oneself from a lightning strike.

Introduces readers to the awesome power of tornadoes and hurricanes, shows their causes and effects, provides instruction on staying safe during them, and gives a detailed description of the conditions that spawn them.

Explains the water cycle: where water comes from, how clouds are formed, weather patterns that bring rain or snow, and more

Explains the various aspects of weather