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Mammals of North America : Temperate and Arctic Regions by Adrian Forsyth (1999, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited

ISBN-10155209409X

ISBN-139781552094099

eBay Product ID (ePID)23038808656

Product Key Features

Book TitleMammals of North America : Temperate and Arctic Regions

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1999

TopicAnimals / Mammals

IllustratorYes

GenreNature

AuthorAdrian Forsyth

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight0.1 Oz

Item Length11.2 in

Item Width9.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsMuch more than a field guide. It allows the readers insight into the lives and history of the animals featured., Highly readable, visually stimulating with outstanding photographs gracing nearly every page, and filled with fascinating information... I was fascinated., A celebration of mammals in text and dream-inducing color photographs. There is a transcendent beauty in the creatures of the world, and you will find it in the pages of this book., One marvels at the extent and excellence of the author's research, interpretation, and condensation of topics for the interest and edification of today's readers., A tremendous educational resource. Adam Forsyth writes knowledgeably and succinctly about his subjects ... The photographs in this book are nicely variegated -- a mountain lion with mouth agape in a growl, a lazy seal with half-open eyes, a hoary marmot poised on a rock to take an alpine sniff., A nicely illustrated, technically excellent, and reader-friendly reference that would make a fine addition to any amateur naturalist's library., This is a book any naturalist would be proud to have on his or her bookshelf. Highly readable, visually stimulating with outstanding photographs gracing nearly every page, and filled with fascinating information, it's a resource I know I'll consult again and again ... I was fascinated, from cover to cover., Adam Forsyth writes knowledgeably and succinctly about his subjects ... The photographs in this book are nicely variegated -- a mountain lion with mouth agape in a growl, a lazy seal with half-open eyes, a hoary marmot poised on a rock to take an alpine sniff., Filled with the wonderful text and color photographs that are the hallmark of Firefly's books. The text is clear and easy to comprehend. The illustrations will capture the attention of both the nature lover and the casual browser. It is a fascinating book that will be useful in junior-high-school, high-school, and public library collections., One marvels at the extent and excellence of the author's research, interpretation, and condensation of topics., Clear and easy to comprehend... a fascinating book that will be useful in junior-high-school, high-school, and public library collections., A valuable reference book... also makes for engaging reading about everything from gorilla harems to ground squirrels' dust-bath grooming regimens., Mammals of North America is much more than a field guide. It allows the readers insight into the lives and history of the animals featured. With its beautiful photographs and well-written text it will be welcome in both school and public libraries., A valuable reference book, "Mammals of North America" also makes for engaging reading about everything from gorilla harems to ground squirrels' dust-bath grooming regimens., The text is clear and easy to comprehend. The illustrations will capture the attention of both the nature lover and the casual browser. It is a fascinating book that will be useful in junior-high-school, high-school, and public library collections.

Dewey Decimal599.0971

Table Of ContentIntroduction MARSUPIALS Didelphimorphia New World Opossums INSECTIVORES Insectivora Shews Moles BATS Chiroptera Plain-nosed Bats PIKAS, RABBITS and HARES Lagomorpha Pikas Rabbits and Hares RODENTS Rodentia Mountain Beaver Squirrels Pocket Gophers Kangaroo Rats and Pocket Mice Beaver Mice, Rats and Voles Jumping Mice Porcupine MEAT EATERS Carnivora Foxes and Wolves Bears Eared Seals Walrus and Hair Seals Raccoon Weasels, Badgers and Otters Skunks Cats WHALES, DOLPHINS and PORPOISES Cetacea Gray Whale Rorquals Right Whales White Whales and Narwhal Dophins Porpoises Beaked Whales Sperm Whales CLOVEN-HOOFED MAMMALS Artiodactyla Deer Pronghorn Oxen, Goats and Sheep Bibliography Index Photo Credits

SynopsisThis landmark reference by award-winning science writer Adrian Forsyth is completely up-to-date with the latest scientific names and behavioral data on the wild mammals of North America. Much more than a field guide, Mammals of North America goes beyond simple identification and description, and delves into the reasons wild mammals live and act the way they do: Why are some predators highly social, while others live alone? Why must shrews no bigger than a thimble eat more than their body weight each day or face certain starvation? How can a bat pick a small insect off the surface of a leaf in total darkness? How did a squat prehistoric pig-like animal evolve into one of the world's fastest creatures, the pronghorn antelope? Blessed with vast areas of wilderness, the United States and Canada support the largest and healthiest populations of native mammals on Earth. Even residents of urban centers are seldom more than a morning's drive from the splendors of wild-mammal life. Whether you enjoy wildlife firsthand or from the comfort of your armchair, Adrian Forsyth's Mammals of North America will prove an essential and fascinating resource.

LC Classification NumberQL715