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Mammal / [Steve Parker [and others]].

Parker, Steve, 1952- (Added Author). Smithsonian Institution. (Added Author).

Summary:

Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various habitats. With over 500 stunning, full-color photographs, this continent-by-continent guide is a celebration of our closest, and most successful, animal group. More than just a species-by-species account, Mammal explains when, where, how, and why the unique diversity of mammals came about. The engaging narrative leads the reader through each habitat, setting the mammals in the context of their environment, revealing both characteristic and often surprising behavior. This is a beautiful volume that the whole family can enjoy.

Record details

  • ISBN: 078949972X
  • ISBN: 9780789499721
  • Physical Description: 216 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
  • Edition: 1st American edition
  • Publisher: New York : DK Pub., 2003.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Smithsonian Institution."
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- What is a mammal? -- Evolution -- The role of mankind -- Mammal classification -- Africa -- Habitats of Africa -- North America -- Habitats of North America -- South America -- Habitats of South America -- Australasia -- Habitats of Australasia -- Asia -- Habitats of Asia -- Europe -- Habitats of Europe -- Oceans and seas -- Habitats of oceans and seas -- Glossary.
Target Audience Note:
1140L Lexile
Subject: Mammals > Juvenile literature.

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5051 . ‡aIntroduction -- What is a mammal? -- Evolution -- The role of mankind -- Mammal classification -- Africa -- Habitats of Africa -- North America -- Habitats of North America -- South America -- Habitats of South America -- Australasia -- Habitats of Australasia -- Asia -- Habitats of Asia -- Europe -- Habitats of Europe -- Oceans and seas -- Habitats of oceans and seas -- Glossary.
520 . ‡aPhotographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various habitats. With over 500 stunning, full-color photographs, this continent-by-continent guide is a celebration of our closest, and most successful, animal group. More than just a species-by-species account, Mammal explains when, where, how, and why the unique diversity of mammals came about. The engaging narrative leads the reader through each habitat, setting the mammals in the context of their environment, revealing both characteristic and often surprising behavior. This is a beautiful volume that the whole family can enjoy.
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7001 . ‡aParker, Steve, ‡d1952- ‡0(CARDINAL)183899
7102 . ‡aSmithsonian Institution. ‡0(CARDINAL)141176
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