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This book is a valuable supplement to school studies.It sets out the link between an animal's adaptations and its environment clearly, bringing the subject to life with amazing photography and lively, information-packed text. ... Read more

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Mammals are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom; most are beautiful, and many are highly intelligent and have intricate social systems. They are found in all kinds of habitats; they may have fur, scales, or spines; they move by hopping, swimming, running, or flying. What all mammals share, apart from certain anatomical similarities, is the unique ability to nourish their young with milk from mammary glands.
Many species of mammals are severely threatened by habitat destruction and encroachment, and some face extinction within the near future. A better understanding and appreciation of mammals by humans is essential to their survival.
This lavishly illustrated book presents in a lively and visually stimulating way the most recent findings of scientific research. Authoritative text written by the world's leading mammalogists is enhanced by over 200 superb photographs and over 100 original paintings, diagrams, and maps to give an up-to-date overview of our knowledge of the fascinating lives of animals.

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* Magnificently illustrated in full color
* Includes hundreds of color photographs and meticulously researched diagrams and maps
* Written by an international team of world recognized authorities ... Read more

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Excellent reference work
What a wonderful book! This well detailed, well researched work includes every mammal, classified by family making individual animals easy to find. Each section includes maps, a size chart,and beautiful full color pictures as well as an extensive fact section. I strongly recommend this for any school age child, as well as adults. Even my 15 month old loves it. ... Read more

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Humans have long been captivated by birds; they have been featured prominently in art, mythology, and folklore as symbols of wisdom and truth, strength and power, beauty and death. Humans are perhaps most in awe of birds' ability to fly. Flight has enabled them to colonize virtually every habitat. Birds also display a great diversity of color and form. They are united by the possession of feathers--the defining characteristic of birds.
Many species are threatened by habitat destruction and extinction, and their survival is dependent on our appreciation and understanding and the preservation of their habitats. This beautifully illustrated book, with more than 200 magnificent color photographs and 150 original paintings, maps, and diagrams, presents an up-to-date and comprehensive survey of the natural history of birds. The authoritative text has been written by the world's leading ornithologists and includes the most recent scientific findings in a stimulating presentation.

Key Features
* Magnificently illustrated in full color
* Includes hundreds of color photographs and meticulously researched diagrams and maps
* Written by an international team of world recognized authorities ... Read more

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This book is great for anyone interested in birds
This book is well-organized and informative.It has helped me with there vivid pictures and types of endangered species

This book is great for anyone interested in birds
This book is well-organized and informative.It has helped me with there vivid pictures and types of endangered species

This is an excellent for anyone intesrested in birds.
The book is well-organized an informative.This book has been a great help to mes with there vivid pictures and types of endangered species. ... Read more

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An exciting and original thematic encyclopedia ideal for home, school, or library use, Human Body explains over 2,000 key words in the study of cells, bones, muscles, nerves, blood, digestion, reproduction, and growth. Thematic arrangement allows readers to access information by subject and explore related topics. Detailed full-color illustrations reveal the structure and function of the human body. Full explanations make understanding the human body clear and simple. Fully indexed and cross-referenced, Human Body was prepared in consultation with leading educational experts. ... Read more

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Excellent!
Great for my kids! Helps to explain the basics in the structure of the human body with a great deal of fun. Highly recommended!

Excellent!
Great for my kids! Helps to explain the basics in the structure of the human body with a great deal of fun. Highly recommended!

A wonderful teaching tool!
As a high school health teacher, I am always looking for a quality text to utilize in my classroom.This book is just that.The pictures are clear and free from confusion.The text is concise and easily understood.Irecommend this to parents and teachers alike.Even my brother in medicalschool uses a copy.It is useful for all ages. ... Read more

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The Encyclopedia of the Future is a comprehensive guide to the technology shaping our future.From virtual reality and intelligent homes to driverless cars and the reversal of the ageing process, The Encyclopedia of the Future takes a visionary and informed look at the cutting-edge technology shaping our future.Beginning with the origins and evolution of the Information Revolution, the book examines the profound influence that computers, satellites, and the internet continue to have on the way we communicate. The enthralling coverage continues with the dramatic new developments in store in the world of machines and nanotechnology, where molecule-sized robots perform surgery inside the body, and where mega-machines capable of transforming inhospitable planets into earth-like worlds. The book returns home in its final section with a peek at the breakthroughs that will likely revolutionize our homes, travel, work, health and leisure time.Graphic timelines and informative captions throughout the book offer an at-a-glance guide to the major milestones of human technological progress. Special Features:llustrated timelines include major technological milestones and anticipated advances.'Blurred Vision' graphics show how people in the past envisioned the future.'Crystal Ball' boxes feature predictions and highlight likely breakthroughs.Comprehensive glossary and index.Related resources and websites. ... Read more