This is a group of books by The Audubon Society . They are field guides to North America and specifically ; Rocks and minerals , Trees western region , Birds western region , Whales and Dolphins , Reptiles and Amphibians and Insects and Spiders . These books were originally put out between 1979 and 1983 these are later printings from 1987-1988 . They were Published by Alfred A. Knopf and written by different authors . The books are in great condition with a plastic/rubber kind of jacket . They were given as gifts and have some personal info on some of the inside covers such as Happy Birthday . No shipping to Post Office boxes . Shipping and Handling $8.50 .