| Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Corals, Jellyfish, Sponges and Other Simple Animals Contributor(s): Allen, Catherine Judge (Editor), Harris, Madeline S. (Editor), Schlager, Neil (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0787694126 ISBN-13: 9780787694128 Publisher: UXL OUR PRICE: $109.89 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2005 Annotation: "Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Corals, Jellyfish, Sponges and Other Simple Animals" offers readers comprehensive and easy-to-use information on Earth's animals. Entries are arranged by taxonomy, the science through which living things are classified into related groups. Each entry includes sections on physical characteristics; geographic range; habitat; diet; behavior and reproduction; animals and people; and conservation status. Family entries are followed by one or more species accounts and a range map and photo or illustration for each species. Entries conclude with a list of books, periodicals, and Web sites that may be used for further research. This volume of "Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Corals, Jellyfish, Sponges and Other Simple Animals" includes a pronunciation guide for scientific names, a glossary, an overview of birds, a list of species in the set by biome, a list of species by geographic location, and an index. The volume has nearly 200 full-color maps, photos, and illustrations to enliven the text, and sidebars provide additional facts and related information. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Invertebrates - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - General |
| Dewey: 593.6 |
| LCCN: 2005015222 |
| Series: Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 7.58" W x 9.56" (2.29 lbs) 368 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Grzimeks Student Animal Life Resource: Corals, Jellyfish, Sponges and Other Simple Animals offers readers comprehensive and easy-to-use information on Earths animals. Entries are arranged by taxonomy, the science through which living things are classified into related groups. Each entry includes sections on physical characteristics; geographic range; habitat; diet; behavior and reproduction; animals and people; and conservation status. Family entries are followed by one or more species accounts and a range map and photo or illustration for each species. Entries conclude with a list of books, periodicals, and Web sites that may be used for further research. This volume of Grzimeks Student Animal Life Resource: Corals, Jellyfish, Sponges and Other Simple Animals includes a pronunciation guide for scientific names, a glossary, an overview of birds, a list of species in the set by biome, a list of species by geographic location, and an index. The volume has nearly 200 full-color maps, photos, and illustrations to enliven the text, and sidebars provide additional facts and related information. |