To learn biology, informative, engaging guides are indispensable.
Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife
"Over 2,000 species, from the tiny spider mite to the massive blue whale, are profiled in DK's astonishingly wonderful Animal, produced in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution and more than 70 expert zoologists. To call this book "profusely illustrated" is to seriously underrepresent page after page of breathtaking photos capturing each creature in sharp images, thrumming with life. Even the page borders are covered with collages of animal skins to indicate which class of organisms is represented in that section--every inch of this heavy book is gorgeous."
My Review: By far my favorite reference if you want a general outlook on animal life, and by far the best encyclopedia I have ever owned. Extremely, and simply, informative. Many visual aids, plenty of pictures, and has taught me valuable knowledge in every aspect of species identification.
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National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Mammals of the World (National Audubon Society Field Guide)
My Review: For any person based in marine biology, this is a book you can't turn down. Marine mammals are the heart of marine biology, and this guide covers every marine mammal from the cetaceans to the pinnipeds to the mustelids.
Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife
"Over 2,000 species, from the tiny spider mite to the massive blue whale, are profiled in DK's astonishingly wonderful Animal, produced in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution and more than 70 expert zoologists. To call this book "profusely illustrated" is to seriously underrepresent page after page of breathtaking photos capturing each creature in sharp images, thrumming with life. Even the page borders are covered with collages of animal skins to indicate which class of organisms is represented in that section--every inch of this heavy book is gorgeous."
My Review: By far my favorite reference if you want a general outlook on animal life, and by far the best encyclopedia I have ever owned. Extremely, and simply, informative. Many visual aids, plenty of pictures, and has taught me valuable knowledge in every aspect of species identification.
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National Audubon Society Guide to Marine Mammals of the World (National Audubon Society Field Guide)
From Publishers Weekly
"Among the most celebrated creatures on earth are the 120 species of water-dwelling mammals catalogued in this handsome and informative field guide, the latest in the National Audubon Society's family of nature publications. Photographs, drawings and paintings combine with maps, charts and essays to provide not only data but also insight into the behavior of these highly evolved and specialized animals. The book is sensibly arranged and easy to navigate, whether the reader is in an easy chair or on the open water. The introduction provides a general guide to marine mammals: their habitat, behavior, reproduction, diet and conservation status. The individual articles are packed with facts about each species and the best ways to find and identify them in the wild. The book is organized according to the four classifications of marine mammals: cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises); pinnipeds (seals and walrus); sirenians (dugongs, manatees); and polar bears and otters. The charts on each species specify size, weight and longevity. The maps show the reach of each type of animal while helping the reader to visualize its range and habitat. The articles also describe ways of identifying similar species whose ranges overlap. Among this guide's best features are the appendixes, which break down the species by region and offer a chart of species morphology and an illustrated glossary. This book is ideal for students and amateur animal watchers. Color illus. and paintings, maps.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc."
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc."
My Review: For any person based in marine biology, this is a book you can't turn down. Marine mammals are the heart of marine biology, and this guide covers every marine mammal from the cetaceans to the pinnipeds to the mustelids.
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Your fellow biologist, Ashley
Your fellow biologist, Ashley
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