Planet Animal: Mammals

by Barbara Taylor (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2009

  $4.34

  Mammals can be found all over the world, from the icy Arctic poles to the sweltering deserts, the sweeping savannahs and the deepest oceans. This book showcases the world's most fascinating mammals, from big cats and grizzly bears to monkeys, apes, rhinos, rabbits, armadillos, dolphins and bats. Readers will learn how this diverse group of animals has adapted to survive in so many different habitats. Using a new, dynamic format and sumptuous photographs, this book explores each mammal in the context of its habitat. Special features, such as flaps and pullouts, help the reader to get a sense of how the animal lives, its special characteristics and the factors that threaten its survival.

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $4.23

• Used

  Hardcover
  2002

  $4.51

  Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography and a systematic approach make the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Mammals the most comprehensive pocket guide to the mammals of the world. Packed with more than 1,000 full-colour photographs of over 450 species, this handbook paints a vivid portrait of all the major orders of land-dwelling and aquatic mammals, from the armoured shrew to the blue whale. Each species profile in the book combines a precise, jargon-free description with annotated full-colour photographs to highlight the key features of the species. Colour-coded bands contain the internationally accepted scientific name, along with essential information in diet, behaviour, social unit and conservation status. Each entry is accompanied by a clear map showing geographical distribution. Expertly written, for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this guide also includes a comprehensive introductory section that explains classification, evolution, anatomy and reproduction, and discusses conservation issues and the threats facing mammals in the modern world. In addition, a concise glossary defines any technical or scientific terms used in the book.