Author : Tom Jackson
Publisher : Southwater Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,74 MB
Release : 2012-01-16
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9781780191089
Beginning with a biological and evolutionary overview of the animal kingdom, this text examines a range of animal characteristics, including anatomy, survival instinct and reproduction.
Author : Tom Jackson
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 22,28 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9780681103863
An illustrated guide to over 650 amphibians, reptiles and mammals of the United States, Canada, Central and South America, detailing distribution, habitat, food, size, life span and conservation status. A natural history section explains how these animals are adapted to their habitat and food sources, with information about anatomy, reproduction, ecology, migration, hibernation, biomes, endangered species and wildlife conservation. Over 900 color photographs and specially commissioned illustrations and maps for each of the species featured--Cover.
Author : Martin Walters
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,16 MB
Release : 2011-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780890516171
Provides facts and images describing the anatomy, behavior, and habitats of over 1,000 animals from protists to primates.
Author : Mr. Jules Howard
Publisher : Wide Eyed Editions
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 21,63 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 178603462X
Plunge into the diversity of the animal kingdom in this Encyclopaedia of Animals. Packed with over 500 creatures, every one is looked at in detail by a natural history expert. From the tiniest sponge to the largest elephant, all entries are gloriously illustrated in this spectacular celebration of life on Earth.
Author : Sami Bayly
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 17,84 MB
Release : 2020-06-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1526363054
Marvel as you enter a fascinating hidden world of animals in this encyclopaedia of the animal kingdom's most unusual and so-called 'ugly' species. It's time to see ugliness in a whole new light! With more than sixty animals to explore, this compendium of the unusual celebrates the beauty in 'ugliness'. Children and adults alike will pore over the breathtaking scientific illustrations of unusual animals, discovering why these creatures developed such extraordinary features and learning about science and nature along the way. Featuring illustrations and facts about the thorniest species the animal kingdom has to offer, from the naked mole rat to the goblin shark, aye-aye, blobfish and many more. This gorgeous book is illustrated in exquisite detail by debut artist, Sami Bayly.
Author :
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 619 pages
File Size : 14,4 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0520244060
This lavishly illustrated trade reference to mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates features hundreds of glorious photos, masterful illustrations, and informative maps.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 38,45 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9781905704071
Author : Sami Bayly
Publisher : Wren & Rook
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,49 MB
Release : 2022-06-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781526364890
Discover more than 60 of the world's most dangerous animals and the facts behind their bad reputations, including the highly venomous Brazilian wandering spider and the truly terrifying Tasmanian Devil. The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals is a fascinating compendium of the strange and the dangerous of the animal kingdom. Did you know that African buffaloes have good memories and have been known to attack people who have hurt them in the past? And that piranha fish can smell a single drop of blood in 200 litres of water? Have you heard of the carnivorous caterpillars of Hawaii? But don't panic - these animals are not actually out to get us! They have simply evolved some amazing features to protect themselves from predators, including us humans. With detailed illustrations to pore over, curious children (and the adults in their lives) will love discovering the facts behind the bad reputations of these truly fascinating creatures. From the talented author and illustrator of The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of 'Ugly' Animals, Sami Bayly.
Author : Michael Bisacre
Publisher :
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 31,7 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Animals
ISBN : 9780896730144
"[A] detailed reference on the natural history of the world, and its botanical and zoological species, presented in these chapters: The origin of life, Evolution, The plant kingdom, Plant species, The animal kingdom, The invertebrates, Vertebrates, The primates"--Page 4 of cover.
Author : Philip Whitfield
Publisher : Booksales
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 11,26 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780785819585
A Visual Who's Who of the World's Creatures by Dr. Philip Whitfield, General Consultation An unparalled guide to the animal kingdom, with full color illustrations of nearly 2000 animals: Mammals, Reptiles, Fish, Birds, and Amphibians.
