Hardcover. Condition: Good. small 306 page hardcover in decorated beige cloth. Illustrations by Eleanor Eadie and with black and white photos. Each chapter has science games. Would be of use for home schoolers. Edith Patch was a world renown entomologist from Maine who wrote scientifically accurate books for children in addition to her many professional publications. This is book three in the Nature and Science Readers 4 part series. Cover fore edges with dampstain and previous owner's small name on front cover else very good. Ships in a box.