Author: Amy-Jane BeerPublisher: New Line Books
ISBN: 9781840137972
Category : Endangered species
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Endangered Animals
Author: Amy-Jane BeerPublisher: New Line Books
ISBN: 9781840137972
Category : Endangered species
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Encyclopedia of Endangered Species
Author: Bill FreedmanPublisher: Gale Cengage
ISBN: 9780810393158
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 904
Book Description
Annotation This 2nd volume contains an additional 500 descriptions and status reports on endangered animals and plants of the world. Reports are arranged taxonomically, by order, family, genus and species Each entry contains a description of the species, range and habitat information, population, history, conservation record and survival outlook.
Extinct Animals
Author: Ross PiperPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313349886
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Everyone is familiar with the dodo and the wooly mammoth, but how many people have heard of the scimitar cat and the Falkland Island fox? Extinct Animals portrays over 60 remarkable animals that have been lost forever during the relatively recent geological past. Each entry provides a concise discussion of the history of the animal—how and where it lived, and how it became extinct—as well as the scientific discovery and analysis of the creature. In addition, this work examines what led to extinction—from the role of cyclical swings in the Earth's climate to the spread of humans and their activities. Many scientists believe that we are in the middle of a mass extinction right now, caused by the human undermining of the earth's complex systems that support life. Understanding what caused the extinction of animals in the past may help us understand and prevent the extinction of species in the future. Extinct Animals examines the biology and history of some of the most interesting creatures that have ever lived, including: The American Terror Bird, which probably became extinct over 1 million years ago, who were massive predators, some of which were almost 10 feet tall; the Rocky Mountain Locust, last seen in 1902, formed the most immense animal aggregations ever known, with swarms estimated to include over 10 trillion insects; the Giant Ground Sloth, which was as large as an elephant; and the Neandertals, the first Europeans, which co-existed with prehistoric Homo sapiens. Extinct Animals includes illustrations—many created for the work—that help the reader visualize the extinct creature, and each entry concludes with a list of resources for those who wish to do further research.
The Encyclopedia of Historic and Endangered Livestock and Poultry Breeds
Author: Janet Vorwald DohnerPublisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 030013813X
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
"The need to preserve farm animal diversity is increasingly urgent, says the author of this definitive book on endangered breeds of livestock and poultry. Farmyard animals may hold critical keys for our survival, Jan Dohner warns, and with each extinction, genetic traits of potentially vital importance to our agricultural future or to medical progress are forever lost."--BOOK JACKET.
Dinosaurs to Dodos
Author: Don LessemPublisher:
ISBN: 9780590316859
Category : Extinct animals
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Presents the names, physical characteristics, and places of origin of a variety of extinct animals, arranged chronologically into eras, periods, and epochs, and discusses times of mass extinction.
The Encyclopedia of Animals
Author: Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520244060
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
This lavishly illustrated trade reference to mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates features hundreds of glorious photos, masterful illustrations, and informative maps.
The Grolier Student Encyclopedia of Endangered Species
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9780717273850
Category : Endangered species
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Designed to serve both as an easy-to-use guide to endangered animals of the world for students, as well as providing a valuable educational tool for teachers.
Animal Encyclopedia
Author: Lucy SpelmanPublisher: National Geographic Kids
ISBN: 9781426319822
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Photographic reference with facts about twenty-five hundred animal species that detail animal habitats, life cycles, and conservation efforts. Includes glossary and separately paged section at the end, Amazing animal facts.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animals of the World
Author: Tom JacksonPublisher: Southwater Publishing
ISBN: 9781780191089
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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.
Endangered Animals of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands
Author: World BookPublisher:
ISBN: 9780716629757
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Read about Booroolong frogs, speartooth sharks, Tasmanian devils, and many other endangered species in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Endangered Animals of the World is a richly illustrated 8-volume series that focuses on endangered and extinct animals throughout different regions of the world. Detailed maps provide visual learners with a reference for each animal's range. Each volume includes a list of recommended books, glossary, and index.