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Animal Life (American Museum of Natural History)

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ISBN13: 9780756639860
ISBN10: 0756639867
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Book News Annotation:

Produced in conjunction with the American Museum of Natural History, and written by specialists there and at other institutions, this fact-filled volume systematically presents the wonders of the animal world, from insects through whales, with separate, detailed sections on habitat, senses, defense, communication, intelligence, and the physical parts of all the animal groups. Typical for this publisher, the book is heavily illustrated and beautifully produced, with a wealth of superb color photos interspersed with detailed captions and text filling each page. Published in an oversized format (10x12.25"), the volume provides a great introduction to the science of animals and their behavior for young adults and the general reader. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

Do you really know what makes animals tick? Here are the answers, portrayed in stunning, awe-inspiring photographs, and explained in fascinating, in-depth prose.

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Exploring and explaining every aspect of animal behavior in stunning, awe-inspiring action sequences and fascinating, in-depth prose, this resource is destined to be the ultimate authority on what makes animals tick.
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Denise Morland, January 14, 2009 (view all comments by Denise Morland)
This is a stunning book - full of breathtaking photography, astonishing bits of information, and concise organization. The photography is what initially drew me to the book. The cover is a jaw-dropping close-up of a white fox staring straight at you. I can almost feel how soft his fur is! The detail in the close-up photos lets me see so many of these animals like I have never seen them before.
Once I started reading the text I found it just as fascinating as the photography. Did you know that a hummingbird flaps its wings in a figure eight motion? That the call of a blue whale is louder then a jet engine? Animal Life reveals the unique physical characteristics of hundreds of animals and insects, explaining their classification and grouping. It then goes into depth about animal behavior uncovering the answers to many long held questions about why animals do the things they do.
Animal Life is an obvious choice as a gift for any animal lover, but its also a great splurge for yourself!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780756639860
Publisher:
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Subject:
Wildlife
Other:
Uhlenbroek, Charlotte
Manufactured:
Dk Publishing
Editor:
Uhlenbroek, Charlotte
Author:
DK Publishing
Author:
Uhlenbroek, Charlotte
Subject:
Animals
Subject:
Animal behavior
Subject:
Animals - General
Series:
American Museum of Natural History
Publication Date:
October 2008
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
512
Dimensions:
12.08x10.24x1.39 in. 5.78 lbs.
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Product details 512 pages DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) - English 9780756639860 Reviews:
"Synopsis" by , Do you really know what makes animals tick? Here are the answers, portrayed in stunning, awe-inspiring photographs, and explained in fascinating, in-depth prose.
"Synopsis" by , Exploring and explaining every aspect of animal behavior in stunning, awe-inspiring action sequences and fascinating, in-depth prose, this resource is destined to be the ultimate authority on what makes animals tick.
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