Animal : the definitive visual guide to the world's wildlife / David Burnie.
By: Burnie, David
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BookPublisher: London : Dorling Kindersley Ltd., 2001Description: 624 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 0751334278.Subject(s): Animals | ZoologyDDC classification: 590
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reference | MTU Crawford College of Art and Design Library Reference | 590 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Reference | 00066085 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Unrivalled in its breadth and visual impact, this unique guide sets out to illustrate, describe and explain the incredible range of creatures that make up the animal kingdom.
EXCEPTIONAL COVERAGE
Animal anatomy, life-cycles and the principals of classification are also explored, and the main part of the book looks in detail at each major group and provides absorbing profiles of over 2,000 individual species.
VISUALLY BREATHTAKING
Spectacular photographic portraits bring a vast array of animals vividly to life, with special features on well-known and important creatures such as the Galapagos tortoise. Each species profile is supported by maps and symbols showing distribution and habitat, as well as key information on size, reproduction, and conservation status, forming an invaluable reference database. .
OUTSTANDING REFERENCE
Clear, comprehensive and thought-provoking, Dorling Kindersley's Animal is essential reading for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience.
Includes index.