This is a useful guide that describes and illustrates the most common and damaging pests of home, garden, field, and forest. Full color illustrations and up-to-date facts help you identify the pest, its life stages, and the damage it does-- as well as the best times and methods for control.

A history of the space shuttle's development, with information on its functions and on the flights of individual spacecraft.

Defines and describes comets and meteors, including such famous comets as the recurring Halley's comet, and tells how to look for them.

Introduces the physical characteristics and habits of snakes and describes various species of these reptiles.

A guide to the identification of common rocks and minerals.

Discusses the discovery of cells, their structure and functions, and new experiments in DNA research.