Mammals 8

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It is difficult to think of any animal more closely associated with a particular nation than the kangaroo; this book places this strange yet beloved creature in the context of Australian and global ……続きを見る

The monkey has remarkable intelligence and adaptibility and has enjoyed a close relationship over millennia with human societies. Monkey deities feature prominently in the ancient religions of India……続きを見る

The Celts called them ‘fairy cattle’ and the Greeks associated them with hunter goddess Artemis, but for most people today deer are seen as cute like Bambi, or noble like the Monarch of the Glen. De……続きを見る

From the milk we drink in the morning, to the leather shoes we slip on for the day, to the steak we savor at dinner, our daily lives are thoroughly bound up with cows. Yet there is a far more comple……続きを見る

Its hooves were supposedly a cure for epilepsy, it is the mascot of the clothing company Abercrombie and Fitch, and its meat is a delicacy. The moose is a fascinating but elusive animal of the north……続きを見る

This second section on rodents features descriptions of rats, mice, voles, and lemmings. The Natural History of Canadian Mammals is a beautifully illustrated, up-to-date guide to all 215 known speci……続きを見る

Camera trapping in wildlife management and research is a growing global phenomenon. The technology is advancing very quickly, providing unique opportunities for collecting new biological knowledge. ……続きを見る

This classic text by Alfred Elwes provides a charming account of the life of a bear from cubhood through the various stages of the animal's life. The titular character, a bruin, is presented from th……続きを見る

Viewed as fierce, menacing or mysterious, badgers have been both admired and reviled throughout human history. Their global reputation for ferocious self-defence has led to brutalization by hunters ……続きを見る

A child would enjoy a Super Cool Wildlife Picture Book because children love to learn about animals. A Super Cool Wildlife Picture Book opens the young reader's eyes and invites the reader into the ……続きを見る

This book depicts the wonder of the world of Penguins in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of this fascinating creature: its anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. The fo……続きを見る

Go on a journey across the fascinating sub-continent of India with this book from the Fotografeneditionen series. A total of 16 photographers travelled to the Ranthambore, Kaziranga, Gir, Kanha and ……続きを見る

Ein Streifzug quer durch den faszinierenden Subkontinent Indien. Insgesamt 16 Fotografinnen und Fotografen sind auf verschiedenen Reisen in den Nationalparks Ranthambore, Kaziranga, Gir, Kanha und B……続きを見る

Honorable Mention, Popular Science, 2012 PROSE Awards, Professional and Scholarly Publishing Division of the Association of American Publishers The only mammals capable of true flight, bats are amon……続きを見る

Among favorite animals for kids are lions, tigers, and bears, which makes a Lions, Tigers and Bears in Motion Picture Book an ideal choice for a school aged child. This picture book shows these larg……続きを見る

A Big Mammals of the World Picture Book is a great way to introduce the fascinating world of mammals to a child. Children will find the pictures fascinating as they develop their curiosity about eac……続きを見る

A young child learns a lot about nature when reading up on bats because the book opens many doors to the natural world. Bats are interesting creatures with many evolutionary traits not found in othe……続きを見る

Children love to learn about animals! The reason for this is because there are many types of animals in the world that look adorable, can be seen in the wild, and also kept as pets. However, arctic ……続きを見る

Picture books featuring wild animals help develop a child's imagination in a plethora of meaningful ways. First, the shapes and colors featured in the books will spark the child's creative spirit an……続きを見る

A book about extinct animals can possibly help spark a child's imagination by presenting the child with descriptions of animals that encourage visualization. The extinct animals that are described a……続きを見る

Children love to explore the world around them, including figuring out about various animals that inhabit our planet. A child would enjoy a Top 20 Most Dangerous Animals on the Planet Picture Book b……続きを見る

Children are often fascinated with many different types of animals. They like to look at pictures of different animals whether in books or just pictures by themselves. However, a book would be more ……続きを見る

Parents who are interested in helping their children develop the ability to think creatively and independently should note that purchasing them nature books regarding tigers is a great way to put th……続きを見る

Lions in the wild will give a unique spark to the imagination of a child because of all the different lions in the wild. The imagination of children will also be sparked when they find out how these……続きを見る

Does your child love to explore the animal world at all times? Do you wish you had a safe and educational way to teach your kids about the ultimate predators of the wild animal kingdom? Well look no……続きを見る

Sasol First Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the wild animals of the region. Through full-colour photographs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, ……続きを見る

In 1882 the Smithsonian Institution Arctic scientist, Lucien McShan Turner, traveled to the Ungava District that encompasses Northern Quebec and Labrador. There he spent 20 months as part of a missi……続きを見る

A moving account of one man's race to save a herd of elephants – with unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife, The Elephant Whisperer is an enthralling book that will appeal to animal lovers an……続きを見る

The most comprehensive reference on Mexico's diverse mammalian fauna. Mammals of Mexico is the first reference book in English on the more than 500 types of mammal species found in the diverse Mexic……続きを見る