Illustrated Wildlife Encyclopedia S.
4 total works
Large Mammals
by Barbara Taylor, Rhonda Klevansky, Michael Bright, and Robin Kerrod
Published 28 March 2003
With hundreds of wildlife photographs and insights into animal behaviour, this guide takes readers on a global safari with an expert naturalist. It deals with four groups of mammals; you can swim with grey whales, seek out giant pandas in the bamboo forests of China, and learn about protecting big cats and track elephants in the African grasslands. Special "did you know?" features supply information to amaze - for example, a humpback whale weighs about the same as five fully grown elephants - and focus spreads highlight topics like the snow homes of polar bears.
From snakes to birds, and from crocodiles to sharks, this fact-filled encyclopedia offers an insight into the fascinating world of nature and some of its most exciting and mysterious hunters. The book is divided into four sections and covers some of the most varied and powerful predators, both on land and in the ocean. Find out how some vultures ingeniously use tools in their quest for food, how snakes learn to defend themselves when threatened and discover the differences between alligators and crocodiles. With specially commissioned photography and informative text, this book aims to answer many questions on how predators live, including food and feeding, defence, life cycles, habitats and play. Myth boxes explore legends and stories from many cultures and ages, while focus spreads and "Did You Know?" features take a closer look and offer quirky facts to amaze and amuse.
Over 640 stunning colour photos and illustrations by top wildlife photographers. Lively and informative text - ideal for use in the classroom and at home. Explores all aspects of snakes, crocodiles, lizards, tortoises and turtles, from where they live and what they eat, to their body structure and behaviour. With over 640 superb wildlife pictures and illustrations of snakes, crocodiles, lizards, turtles and tortoises, everyone will be enthralled by this colourful and fascinating book. Lively text reveals every aspect of these extraordinary creatures' behaviour, from how their bodies work, what they eat and how they communicate to how they survive the dangers of life in the wild. Fascinating facts are revealed about all of the animals. A variety of species are explored and illustrated in detail, and special features focus on alligators, vipers, the Komodo dragon and snapping turtles.
Big Mammals
by Michael Bright, Rhonda Klevansky, Robin Kerrod, and Barbara Taylor
Published 1 March 2001
Children can learn about the super senses and diverse habitats, a dn compare their diets, child-rearing methods, rituals, migrations, hunting skills, and other specialized forms of behavior through fascinating text, great graphics, and hundreds of superb close-up color illustrations.