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Animal Encyclopedia

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Apr 07, 2005 at 12:00 AM

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by Jayne Parsons (Editor), Barbara Taylor

Published by: DK CHILDREN (October 1, 2000)

The ultimate pictorial reference book of the animal world by the number one children's reference publisher.

A Trail of Discovery: How slowly does a sloth move? What's inside a camel's hump? Why can't a snake shut its eyes? Which fish can climb trees? The Dorling Kindersley Animal Encyclopedia answers thousands of intriguing questions about the animal kingdom and provides a fascinating insight into animal behavior, instincts, and survival. Magnificent Photography: Lavishly illustrated with dramatic close-up and time-lapse photography, the Dorling Kindersley Animal Encyclopedia brings the animal world vividly to life- watch a frog leap through the air, a moth hatch from its pupa, a snake constrict its prey, and stag beetles in combat. Magnificent full page environment shots also display animals in their natural habitat, from the barren wastes of the Sahara to the tropical lagoons of the Great Barrier Reef. Essential Reference For Home and School: A clear alphabetical arrangement makes it simple to look up each kind of animal, while a fact packed introductory section explains animal classification, adaptation, migration, and conservation issues. Fact boxes and at-a-glance scale indicators provide essential data on individual species, and step-by-step sequences home in on incredible detail. The Dorling Kindersley Animal Encyclopedia is fully cross-referenced to guide the reader to related entries and topics, with an extensive index, and an accessible glossary.

Encyclopedia of Insects

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Apr 02, 2005 at 12:00 AM

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by Ring Carde, Vincent H. Resh

Published by: Academic Press (February 21, 2003)

The Encyclopedia of Insects is a comprehensive work devoted to all aspects of insects, including their anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and disease, as well as issues of exploitation, conservation, and management. Articles provide definitive facts about all insects from aphids, beetles and butterflies to weevils and yellowjackets.

Insects are beautiful and dreadful, ravenous pests and devastating disease vectors, resilient and resistant to eradication, and the source of great benefit and great loss for civilization. Important for ecosystem health, they have influenced the evolution of other life forms on our planet including humans. Anyone interested in insects, from university professors and researchers to high school students preparing a report, will find The Encyclopedia of Insects an indispensable volume for insect information.

An unprecedented collection in 1,276 pages covering every important aspect of insects
Presents 270 original articles, thoroughly peer reviewed and edited for consistency
Features 1,000 figures and tables, including 500 full-color photographs
Includes the latest information contributed by 250 experts in 17 countries
Designed to save research time with a full glossary, 1,700 cross-references, and 3,000 bibliographic entries

Dictionary of Zoology

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Sep 07, 2004 at 09:26 AM

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By: Michael Allaby

Published by: Oxford University Press, April 1999

Featuring extensive coverage of animal behaviour, ecology and zoogeography, A Dictionary of Zoology is the ideal reference for students and amateur naturalists. Fully updated, the book includes new entries on genetics, evolutionary studies and mammalian physiology.

DK First Animal Encyclopedia

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Sep 06, 2004 at 04:11 PM

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By: Dorling Kindersley

Published: June 2004

This inspiring new edition to the First Reference series is loaded with spectacular photos of animals in action showing their habits and habitats. From aardvark to zebra, this book is packed with fascinating facts. Full color.