Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife / First Edition
Language: English
Published by DK, 2005
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
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Softcover, Trade Paperback, Condition: As New, Unread, Spine Not Broken, No marks or stamps, One owner, large format trade paperback, only As New, due to light rubbing to back cover, First American Edition 2001, First paperback Edition 2005, Full # print line 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 as printed on copyright page, Original publisher pre-printed $25.00 printed on back cover, 8.25" X 10", 624 pages, oversized trade paperback packaged weight = 6lbs @ $8.08 postage *** Unrivaled in its breadth "ANIMAL" describes the incredible blend range of creatures that make up the world's animal kingdom, from the largest mammal to the smallest invertebrate. Animal anatomy, life cycles, and the principles of classification, illustrated survey of animal habitats, including adaptations and threats, over 2,000 individual species are detailed in up-to-date animal catalog"***.
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- Title
- Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife / First Edition
- Author
- Burnie, David
- Publisher
- DK
- Publication year
- 2005
- Condition
- As New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0756616344
- ISBN 13
- 9780756616342
- Edition
- 1st Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Entertainment, Gift Book, History, Non Fiction, Photo-essay: Art, Picture Book, Travel
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Besides heft and beauty, Animal has authority. Editors-in-chief David Burnie and Don E. Wilson are top biologists, and they have assembled a crack team of consultants for each section of the book. For instance, Richard Rosenblatt of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography takes charge of the chapter on fishes, so all the classification, behavior, and distribution data is up-to-date and full of the kind of detail that comes from years of professional specialization. In addition to basic size, location, and status information, each animal gets a short, one- to two-paragraph description, enough to give a feel for the creature:
The blackfin icefish produces a natural "antifreeze," enabling it to survive in the subzero waters of the Antarctic. It lacks red blood cells and hence looks rather pale, but has excellent blood circulation, and a strong heart which weighs as much as that of a small mammal. Its large, toothy mouth led to it being called the crocodile fish by 19th-century whalers.
Biodiversity has never been more at the forefront of biologists' concerns, and Animal reports on the issues critical to ecology, from habitat loss to the species that are most endangered within each class.
This book is an ideal browsing reference for all experience levels, as well as a delightful addition to the collection of any animal enthusiast or classroom. Of necessity, not all species are covered, but as a general source of information down to the genus level, Animal excels. Don't be put off by the price! Extraordinarily beautiful, biologically accurate, and packed with furry, feathery, finny, many-legged delights, Animal is one of the very best science books of 2001. --Therese Littleton
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