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Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Corals, Jellyfish, Sponges and Other Simple Animals

AUTHOR Harris, Madeline S.; Allen, Catherine Judge; Allen, Catherine Judge et al.
PUBLISHER UXL (09/15/2005)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)
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"Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Corals, Jellyfish, Sponges and Other Simple Animals" offers readers comprehensive and easy-to-use information on Earth's animals. Entries are arranged by taxonomy, the science through which living things are classified into related groups. Each entry includes sections on physical characteristics; geographic range; habitat; diet; behavior and reproduction; animals and people; and conservation status. Family entries are followed by one or more species accounts and a range map and photo or illustration for each species. Entries conclude with a list of books, periodicals, and Web sites that may be used for further research.

This volume of "Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Corals, Jellyfish, Sponges and Other Simple Animals" includes a pronunciation guide for scientific names, a glossary, an overview of birds, a list of species in the set by biome, a list of species by geographic location, and an index. The volume has nearly 200 full-color maps, photos, and illustrations to enliven the text, and sidebars provide additional facts and related information.

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ISBN-13: 9780787694128
ISBN-10: 0787694126
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 368
Carton Quantity: 14
Product Dimensions: 7.58 x 1.08 x 9.56 inches
Weight: 2.29 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Maps, Table of Contents, Illustrated
Country of Origin: CA
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Invertebrates
Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - General
Grade Level: 3rd Grade - 7th Grade
Dewey Decimal: 593.6
Library of Congress Control Number: 2005015222
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"Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Corals, Jellyfish, Sponges and Other Simple Animals" offers readers comprehensive and easy-to-use information on Earth's animals. Entries are arranged by taxonomy, the science through which living things are classified into related groups. Each entry includes sections on physical characteristics; geographic range; habitat; diet; behavior and reproduction; animals and people; and conservation status. Family entries are followed by one or more species accounts and a range map and photo or illustration for each species. Entries conclude with a list of books, periodicals, and Web sites that may be used for further research.

This volume of "Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Corals, Jellyfish, Sponges and Other Simple Animals" includes a pronunciation guide for scientific names, a glossary, an overview of birds, a list of species in the set by biome, a list of species by geographic location, and an index. The volume has nearly 200 full-color maps, photos, and illustrations to enliven the text, and sidebars provide additional facts and related information.

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Editor: Schlager, Neil
Neil Schlager is a chemical engineer who has run factories in Nashville, Tennessee; Winnipeg, Canada; and Bahrain. He lives in Ithaca, New York.
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