Pteridophytes comprise vascular plants which do not produce flowers but reproduce by spores. They are commonly placed along with Bryophytes and Gymnosperms under Archegoniates a group of plants bearing archegonia as female sex organ. The book is provided with clear and well labelled diagrams at appropriate places in the text, making comprehension of the topic easy. The colour plates added at the end of the book would be of great help in perception of the architecture and organization of plants. Such photographs would help generate interest in practical classes related to the topics. A detailed glossary and questions based on the chapters would help students build up the concepts for entrance examinations. In addition, links to videos have been provided which would assist online teaching-learning. This book is designed to fulfill the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students of Botany.'