Copyright Date:
2019
Edition Date:
2019
Release Date:
10/08/19
Pages:
416 pages
ISBN:
1-465-48251-2
ISBN 13:
978-1-465-48251-8
Dewey:
590
LCCN:
2020288038
Dimensions:
31 cm
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 CST 2020)
Gr 4 Up-In contrast to its similarly hefty natural companion Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide , which focuses on types and behavior, this survey is organized around animal body structures and gross anatomy. Arranged in 10 sections, each with a title like "mouths and jaws" or "senses," single-spread entries mix general overviews with occasional closer looks at a "spotlight species" or a tangential topic, such as fantasy beasts drawn from old bestiaries, prehistoric wall art, or wildlife in Japanese woodblock prints and in Mughal paintings. The illustrations are by far the major attraction here and occupy much more space on most pages than the brief blocks of descriptive text. Typically, each spread features one humongous close-up animal portrait (of everything from beetles to dinosaur skeletons) flanked by two or three smaller photographs or labeled diagrams, all sharply reproduced and aglow with saturated colors. Occasional galleries, group shots, or sequences add visual variety, and following the final section on "eggs and offspring," a thick appendix with hundreds of smaller images gives the Linnaean classification system a once-over. Humans are not included in the pictures or, except for occasional glancing mentions, in the text. The glossary and index are adequate, but there are no leads to further sources of information. VERDICT Visually dazzling fare for browsers of any age, and a good source of basic information for readers in upper elementary grades. John Peters, Children's Literature Consultant, New York
See the animal kingdom in all its glory, from jellyfish to polar bears, with up-close details of their unique features from head to toe.
Filled with magnificent photographs that were specially commissioned for this book and cannot be seen anywhere else. Written in association with the Smithsonian Institution.
This visual reference book starts with the question "what is an animal?" and takes you through the animal kingdom - mammals, reptiles, birds, and sea creatures. It uses a unique head-to-toe approach that showcases in spectacular detail special features like the flight feathers of a parrot, the antenna of a moth, or the tentacles of coral.
This visual encyclopedia is filled with clear and fascinating information on everything about the social lives of animals. Read exciting stories like how animals communicate, defend their territories, and attract mates.
Learn how evolution has helped wildlife to adapt to their unique environments, whether it's the ability to live in difficult habitats, adjust to specific diets, or how they work physically.
Humans have drawn and painted animals for thousands of years. Zoology has included some of these, like early rock art that depicts our awe of the animal kingdom or natural history artworks like those commissioned by the Mughal Courts in the 1600s.
Dramatic Wildlife Photography
Spectacular, never-before-seen photographs that will bring you close to many of the world's most captivating and intriguing inhabitants. This book offers an extraordinary introduction to the animal world by taking you through chapters that details their diversity.
Go from head to toe in Zoology:
The animal kingdomShape and sizeSkeletons Skins, coats, and armorSensesMouth and jawsLegs, arms, tentacles, and tailsFins, flippers, and paddlesWings and parachutesEggs and offspring
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