Simon Schuster S Guide To Horses Ponies Of The World

"An easy-to-use reference with more than 230 full-color photographs and illustrations"--Cover subtitle.

"Field guide, with more than 1230 illustrations in ... color and information on appearance, size, geographic occurence, ecological environment"--Jacket.

Simon & Schuster's Guide to Mushrooms is an indispensable reference for gardeners, hikers, and anyone fascinated by mushrooms and other fungi. Lavishly illustrated, it contains detailed information about 420 species found in the United States and Europe. A comprehensive introduction provides general information about the structure, reproduction, life cycle, classification, and distribution of the various species. Individual entries describe the appearance, habitat, and geographical distribution of each fungus, and a visual key uses immediately recognizable symbols to indicate spore color, ecological environment, and whether a species is edible or poisonous. Also included are a glossary, an analytical index, and an Index to Genera for locating particular subjects, helping to make this the most beautiful, valuable, and authoritative book in the field. Book jacket.

An ... field guide to 350 species, with more than 1000 ... full-color illustrations.

For thousands of years, the horse has been man's constant companion at work and play. This noble and graceful creature combines speed, strength and beauty with intelligence and a willing nature, attributes which make it worthy of any animal lover's admiration.

With a wealth of facts, clear descriptions and beautiful photographs covering over 140 breeds and types, this book is the perfect starting place for anyone interested in the rich variety of horses and ponies. This splendidly illustrated guide offers a window on the equine world around the globe.

"A genetic revolution has transformed the study of the domestication of plants and animals. Documenting Domestication presents the best research and resolves issues that had been intractable in the past."—Richard I. Ford, University of Michigan