An Illustrated Guide to the Animals of America: a Visual Encyclopedia of Amphibi

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A fascinating encyclopedia for all the family about the astonishing animal kingdom of North and South America. Over 350 illustrations and photographs, including distribution maps, make this book perfect for schools or as a home study aid.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

This is a visual encyclopedia of amphibians, reptiles and mammals in the United States, Canada and South America, with over 350 illustrations. It is a fascinating encyclopedia for all the family about the astonishing animal kingdom of North and South America. A natural history guide section focuses on anatomy, senses and survival skills, and includes information about ecology and wildlife conservation. It includes many record-breaking animals and some of the largest animals in the world: the land carnivore, the Kodiak bear; the world's biggest rodent, the capybara; and one of the longest snakes, and the green anaconda. Over 350 illustrations and photographs, including maps showing the distribution of animals throughout America, make this book perfect for schools or as a home study aid. This wonderful book is a fully illustrated guide to over 200 species of the amphibians, reptiles and mammals of America. The natural history section covers evolution, anatomy, survival and reproduction, plus endangered species and conservation.The main section describes the animals of the American continent and their habitats: the Arctic coasts have hooded seals, walruses and orcas; North America has black bears and moose; and the Amazon jungle is home to four-eyed frogs, giant anteaters and capuchin monkeys. With information on distribution, habitat, food, size, maturity, breeding, life span and status, this is an essential family reference book.

Author Biography

Tom Jackson writes on natural history and science and has worked at Jersey Zoo and in Zimbabwe. His works include: Tropical Forest (Raintree) and The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animals of the World (Southwater). Michael Chinery, consultant, has worked on a number of wildlife magazines, and written and edited definitive field guides. His books include Butterflies and Insects, The Natural History of the Garden (all Collins), and Field Guide to the Wildlife of Britain and Europe (Kingfisher).

Long Description

This is a visual encyclopedia of amphibians, reptiles and mammals in the United States, Canada and South America, with over 350 illustrations. It is a fascinating encyclopedia for all the family about the astonishing animal kingdom of North and South America. A natural history guide section focuses on anatomy, senses and survival skills, and includes information about ecology and wildlife conservation. It includes many record-breaking animals and some of the largest animals in the world: the land carnivore, the Kodiak bear; the world's biggest rodent, the capybara; and one of the longest snakes, and the green anaconda. Over 350 illustrations and photographs, including maps showing the distribution of animals throughout America, make this book perfect for schools or as a home study aid. This wonderful book is a fully illustrated guide to over 200 species of the amphibians, reptiles and mammals of America. The natural history section covers evolution, anatomy, survival and reproduction, plus endangered species and conservation. The main section describes the animals of the American continent and their habitats: the Arctic coasts have hooded seals, walruses and orcas; North America has black bears and moose; and the Amazon jungle is home to four-eyed frogs, giant anteaters and capuchin monkeys. With information on distribution, habitat, food, size, maturity, breeding, life span and status, this is an essential family reference book. * A fascinating encyclopedia for all the family about theastonishing animal kingdom of North and South America * A natural history guide section focuses on anatomy,senses and survival skills, and includes information aboutecology and wildlife conservation * Includes many record-breaking animals and some of thelargest animals in the world: the land carnivore, theKodiak bear; the world's biggest rodent, the capybara;and one of the longest snakes, the green anaconda * Over 350 illustrations and photographs, including mapsshowing the distribution of animals throughout America,make this book perfect for schools or as a home study aid

Details ISBN184322769X Author Tom Jackson ISBN-10 184322769X ISBN-13 9781843227694 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title ILLUS GT THE ANIMALS OF AMER Pages 96 Language English DEWEY 590.97 Place of Publication Leicester Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2016-12-31 NZ Release Date 2016-12-31 UK Release Date 2016-12-31 Audience Age 7-15 Publisher Anness Publishing Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-12-31 Imprint Armadillo Books Subtitle a Visual Encyclopedia of Amphibians, Reptiles and Mammals in the United States, Canada and South America, with Over 350 Illustrations Illustrations over 350 photographs & illustratior Audience General We've got this

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