"Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Crustaceans, Mollusks and Segmented Worms" 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: Crustaceans, Mollusks and Segmented Worms" 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.
Language
English
Pages
322
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
UXL
Release
October 20, 2005
ISBN
0787694118
ISBN 13
9780787694111
Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Crustaceans, Mollusks and Segmented Worms
"Grzimek's Student Animal Life Resource: Crustaceans, Mollusks and Segmented Worms" 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: Crustaceans, Mollusks and Segmented Worms" 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.