Cecilia Fitzsimons's Books

Identifies some of the plants and animals that might be seen on a visit to the seaside. Suggested level: junior.

Going to the beach becomes more rewarding when one understands the animals and plant life that live there. With an illustrated glossary and checklist to record sightings.An Instant Guide to Seashore Lifeis a wonderful beach companion. Enrich a visit to the shore by learning to identify Frilled Anemones, Rough Chitons, Large Whelks, Quahogs, Ghost Crabs, Sanderlings, Harbor Seals, different kinds of kelp and algae, and so much more.

Present facts about large animals, from whales, bears, lions, and tigers to giant birds, insects, and reptiles.

Explains the history and uses of dairy products and such drinks as coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Includes related recipes.

A pocket guide to the identification of common butterflies in North America, with full color throughout, tips on identifying butterflies, and the times of year when each can be spotted.

An Instant Guide to Mammals is an ideal compact identification guide to the most familiar mammals of North America. From the mountains and tundra of the far north to the deserts of the southwest and the temperate woodland of the northwest, this book helps you to recognize the most common species you are likely to encounter. An easy-to-understand system of color-coded bands (denoting type of mammal) and group symbols leads quickly to the correct section of the book. Detailed full-color illustrations with tracks, where applicable, and a distribution map allow you to make a positive identification.

50 projects introduce the natural world.

Describes a variety of vegetables and herbs with tips on how to prepare them.

An Instant Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians is an ideal compact identification guide to the most familiar reptiles and amphibians of North America. Most amphibians can be found in or near water while lizards and snakes seek drier environments. This book helps you to recognize the most common species of both that you are likely to encounter. This user-friendly guide assumes no previous knowledge: an easy-to-follow system of color-coded bands (denoting type of animal) and habitat symbols leads quickly to the correct section of the book. Detailed full-color illustrations, concise informative text, and a distribution map allow you to make a positive identification. Symbols also warn you of aggressive, toxic or dangerous animals.

Contains 50 nature projects on plant and animal life in ponds, at the seaside, in woods, fields, hedgerows and the back garden, as well as indoor experiments, with over 300 step-by-step colour photographs to illustrate each project and the equipment required.

Provides information about various kinds of cereal grains, nuts, and spices, as well as some advice on growing them and activities and recipes using them.

Identify rocks and minerals with this book. Gives a description.

Outdoor Activities for Kids will help children learn about nature. The book is divided into seasons and has lots of ideas for indoor and winter projects. Step-by-step photos show youngsters how to carry out each project safely.

A pocket guide to the identification of common butterflies in North America, with full color throughout, tips on identifying butterflies, and the times of year when each can be spotted.

Illustrations and text help describe the most familiar species of insects found in North America.

Text and pictures show how animals survive in their own habitat

Text and picture puzzles provide information about many different prehistoric creatures, including early fishes, amphibians, reptiles, dinosaurs, and mammals.

Present facts about large animals, from whales, bears, lions, and tigers to giant birds, insects, and reptiles.

This title is part of a great new series of compact and attractive identification guides designed to help you learn to spot and distinguish between varieties and species of animals and plants. Over 170 European insects are featured with bitesize information on characteristics of adult and larvae, distribution and similar species. Divided into types of insect, such as Lepidopterans and Hymenopterans, the clear, easy-to-follow design, precise colour illustrations and beautiful colour photography will quickly help you identify all manner of butterflies, bees, beetles and bugs.

The Pocket Reference Guide Stars & Planets is an ideal compact identification guide to our night sky. A system of season-by-season charts enables the reader to identify quickly and easily the major constellations visible in the Northern Hemisphere. The Solar System and its planets are described and illustrated using the latest data from space missions. Information on stars, star clusters, nebulac, galaxies and black holes provides the background needed to understand the structure of the universe. Detailed full-colour illustrations and concise, informative text provide everything the novice starwatcher needs to explore the sky.

Book's by Cecilia Fitzsimons

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