| Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Amphibians, 3 Volume Set Contributor(s): Mertz, Leslie (Author), Allen, Catherine (Author), Schlager, Neil (Author) |
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ISBN: 078769407X ISBN-13: 9780787694074 Publisher: UXL OUR PRICE: $297.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2005 Annotation: "Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Amphibians" offers readers comprehensive and easy-to-use information on Earth's amphibians. 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; amphibians 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. Each volume of "Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Amphibians" includes a pronunciation guide for scientific names, a glossary, an overview of amphibians, a list of species in the set by biome, a list of species by geographic location, and an index. The set has more than 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 - Reference | Encyclopedias - Nature | Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians |
| Dewey: 595.3 |
| LCCN: 2005015192 |
| Series: Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource |
| Physical Information: 2.46" H x 7.54" W x 9.58" (5.11 lbs) 3 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Grzimeks Student Animal Life Resource: Amphibians offers readers comprehensive and easy-to-use information on Earths amphibians. 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; amphibians 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. Each volume of Grzimeks Student Animal Life Resource: Amphibians includes a pronunciation guide for scientific names, a glossary, an overview of amphibians, a list of species in the set by biome, a list of species by geographic location, and an index. The set has more than 200 full-color maps, photos, and illustrations to enliven the text, and sidebars provide additional facts and related information. |