Readers can step into the woods with confidence and knowledge with these practical field guides that explore the many deciduous fruit and nut trees, as well as the critters that live around them. As with other sets of these guides, the photographs are visually appealing and helpful for identification in the wilderness. The photographs especially shine in the snake volume, as they include images of young and adult snakes that can differ in color as they mature. VERDICT Indispensable field guides that expand on common areas of nature, making them useful for general education and safety in the wild.