Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
"Discover a world of fascinating endangered species striving to survive. Presented in alphabetical order, each threatened creature is illustrated in full colour. Learn why each species faces decline and discover how some are brought back from the brink of extinction. Including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, this dictionary explains why these species are threatened and how their lives can be saved. With over 100 fascinating animals from Addax to Zebra, this dictionary is the perfect quick reference guide to endangered animals from all over the world. 5-7 years."--Wheelers.co.nz.
Endangered Animals Dictionary
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
"Discover a world of fascinating endangered species striving to survive. Presented in alphabetical order, each threatened creature is illustrated in full colour. Learn why each species faces decline and discover how some are brought back from the brink of extinction. Including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, this dictionary explains why these species are threatened and how their lives can be saved. With over 100 fascinating animals from Addax to Zebra, this dictionary is the perfect quick reference guide to endangered animals from all over the world. 5-7 years."--Wheelers.co.nz.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
"Discover a world of fascinating endangered species striving to survive. Presented in alphabetical order, each threatened creature is illustrated in full colour. Learn why each species faces decline and discover how some are brought back from the brink of extinction. Including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, this dictionary explains why these species are threatened and how their lives can be saved. With over 100 fascinating animals from Addax to Zebra, this dictionary is the perfect quick reference guide to endangered animals from all over the world. 5-7 years."--Wheelers.co.nz.
Endangered Animals
Author: Clint Twist
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781861991003
Category : Endangered species
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781861991003
Category : Endangered species
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Deadly Creatures Dictionary
Author: Clint Twist
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781861991775
Category : Dangerous animals
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
This dictionary introduces young readers to the fascinating world of deadly creatures. Presented in alphabetical order, each animal is illustrated in full colour. Learn about the fascinating variety of fierce animals, from grizzly bears,lions, and pythons to black widow spiders, poison-dart frogs, and royal flycatchers! Discover more about predators and prey, about tiny deadly fleas and huge killer whales, and what makes a deadly creature.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781861991775
Category : Dangerous animals
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
This dictionary introduces young readers to the fascinating world of deadly creatures. Presented in alphabetical order, each animal is illustrated in full colour. Learn about the fascinating variety of fierce animals, from grizzly bears,lions, and pythons to black widow spiders, poison-dart frogs, and royal flycatchers! Discover more about predators and prey, about tiny deadly fleas and huge killer whales, and what makes a deadly creature.
Endangered Animals
Author: Clint Twist
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Endangered species
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Endangered species
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Extinct Animals
Author: Ross Piper
Publisher: 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.
Publisher: 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.
A Dictionary of Zoology
Author: Michael Allaby
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 019860758X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 607
Book Description
The only available paperback dictionary of zoology. This dictionary is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on all aspects of the study of animals. With over 5,000 entries, it is ideal for students and will be invaluable to amateur naturalists and all those with an interest in the subject. - ;This is the only available paperback dictionary of zoology. This dictionary is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on all aspects of the study of animals. Now with over 5,000 entries, it is ideal for students and will be invaluable to amateur naturalists and all those with an interest in the subject. It is illustrated with clear line drawings, and supported by useful appendices on the genetic code, endangered animals, and SI units. Wide coverage including animal behaviour, ecology, physiology, genetics, cytology, evolution, Earth history, zoogeography. Full taxonomic coverage of arthropods, other invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals. Completely revised to incorporate the discovery of `extremophiles' - organisms living in environments formerly considered impossibly hostile - and the toxonomic reclassification that this has entailed. Featuring entires on genetics, evolutionary studies, and mammalian physiology. -
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 019860758X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 607
Book Description
The only available paperback dictionary of zoology. This dictionary is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on all aspects of the study of animals. With over 5,000 entries, it is ideal for students and will be invaluable to amateur naturalists and all those with an interest in the subject. - ;This is the only available paperback dictionary of zoology. This dictionary is a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work on all aspects of the study of animals. Now with over 5,000 entries, it is ideal for students and will be invaluable to amateur naturalists and all those with an interest in the subject. It is illustrated with clear line drawings, and supported by useful appendices on the genetic code, endangered animals, and SI units. Wide coverage including animal behaviour, ecology, physiology, genetics, cytology, evolution, Earth history, zoogeography. Full taxonomic coverage of arthropods, other invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals. Completely revised to incorporate the discovery of `extremophiles' - organisms living in environments formerly considered impossibly hostile - and the toxonomic reclassification that this has entailed. Featuring entires on genetics, evolutionary studies, and mammalian physiology. -
Extreme Animals Dictionary
Author: Clint Twist
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439668279
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Children's dictionary of animals with extreme features.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439668279
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Children's dictionary of animals with extreme features.
Endangered Animals Dictionary
Author: Alligator Books Limited
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781847501462
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781847501462
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Pet Dictionary
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439754590
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
This dictionary introduces young readers to the world of animal companions, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and fish. Includes advice on how to choose and care for your favorite animal.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439754590
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
This dictionary introduces young readers to the world of animal companions, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and fish. Includes advice on how to choose and care for your favorite animal.
Wildlife in a Changing World
Author: Jean-Christophe Vié
Publisher: IUCN
ISBN: 2831710634
Category : Biodiversity conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
"Wildlife in a Changing World" presents an analysis of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Beginning with an explanation of the IUCN Red List as a key conservation tool, it goes on to discuss the state of the world s species and provides the latest information on the patterns of species facing extinction in some of the most important ecosystems in the world, highlighting the reasons behind their declining status. Areas of focus in the report include: freshwater biodiversity, the status of the world s marine species, species susceptibility to climate change impacts, the Mediterranean biodiversity hot spot, and broadening the coverage of biodiversity assessments."
Publisher: IUCN
ISBN: 2831710634
Category : Biodiversity conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
"Wildlife in a Changing World" presents an analysis of the 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Beginning with an explanation of the IUCN Red List as a key conservation tool, it goes on to discuss the state of the world s species and provides the latest information on the patterns of species facing extinction in some of the most important ecosystems in the world, highlighting the reasons behind their declining status. Areas of focus in the report include: freshwater biodiversity, the status of the world s marine species, species susceptibility to climate change impacts, the Mediterranean biodiversity hot spot, and broadening the coverage of biodiversity assessments."