Copyright Date:
2009
Edition Date:
2009
Release Date:
09/01/08
Pages:
46 pages
ISBN:
1-583-41653-6
ISBN 13:
978-1-583-41653-2
Dewey:
599.53
LCCN:
2007008500
Dimensions:
28 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
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Rather than delivering the basics, like lions, tigers, and bears, these volumes in the continuing Living Wild series focus on some of the planet's less understood yet often more intriguing animals. Geared for both the browsing reader and serious student, the oversize books blend detailed information with engaging sidebar facts and numerous high-quality color photos, many of which are full page. Each title presents an overview of the species as well as its physical characteristics, habitat, food sources, defense mechanisms, mating, care for its young, and special qualities that make it unusual or unique. Sloths describes how this slow-moving animal earns its name both anecdotally and scientifically. All of the books consider how the animal has been represented in religion, literature, art, and popular media and even include a short folktale or myth related to the creature. Perhaps most important is how the series addresses threats, particularly human impact, to the survival of these species. Whether weird, beautiful, or simply adorable, this series has its animals covered.
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Includes bibliographical references (page 46) and index.
A look at dolphins, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their cone-shaped teeth, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today.
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A look at dolphins, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their cone-shaped teeth, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today.