Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Mammals, 5 Volume Set

By Bernhard Grzimek

Grzimeks Student Animal Life Resource: Mammals presents comprehensive information on 141 families and 265 species of mammals from around the world in an understandable and easy-to-use format. Arranged taxonomically, each family 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.

Each volume of Grzimeks Student Animal Life Resource: Mammals includes a pronunciation guide for scientific names, a glossary, a general overview of mammals, a list of species in the set by biome, a list of species by geographic location, and a comprehensive index. The Mammals set has 540 full-color maps, photos, and illustrations to enliven the text, and sidebars provide additional facts and related information.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0787691836
• ISBN13: 9780787691837
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: UXL
• Length: 1000 Pages
• Weight: 11.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.0" x 11.0" x 17.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8