International Wildlife Encyclopedia

International Wildlife Encyclopedia, Third Edition

ISBN	9780761472667 © 2002

Specifications

8.75" X 11"; 144 pages each; full color; library binding

Interest/Age Group

MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, PUBLIC LIBRARY

No. of Volumes

Special Features

1,183 articles

List Price

US$ 785.64

Discounted Price

US$ 549.95

The Third Edition of the acclaimed International Wildlife Encyclopedia has been revised and updated to encompass an ever-growing body of research. Beautifully written and illustrated, far-reaching, and easy-to-use, this reference set examines the physical features and lifestyles of species from every branch of the animal family. Of special interest is the attention given throughout to taxonomic relations and the systematic naming of species. Fifteen new biome and habitat articles highlight the relationship between environment and species survival.

Arrangement

-	21 volumes in A–Z format
-	Additional index volume
-	Individual volume indexes
-	1,183 articles

New to this edition :

-	Over 1,000 new maps
-	42 new family trees and drawings
-	Over 2,700 new photographs
-	33 new guidepost articles (broad overviews of family relations)
-	Updated fact files (boxed and color-coded)

Scope
The Third Edition discusses thousands of species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates as well as all major biomes and habitats. Fact file boxes provide scientific classification, alternative species names, species weight and length, distinctive features, diet, breeding, behavior, life span, habitat, distribution, and endangerment status.

Index Volume 22 offers:

-	Comprehensive index
-	Subject indexes
	-	Common Names
	-	Scientific Names
	-	Index of Places
	-	Index of Animal Behaviors
-	Glossary
-	Bibliography
-	Resources for younger readers
-	World wildlife refuges
-	Museums, zoos, and safari parks
-	Wildlife organizations
-	Web sites

Benefits
This reference set provides users with a close-up view of the ways animals live and will promote improved awareness of wildlife vulnerability and survival.


	Top 10 Science Reference Source BOOKLIST , December 2002

International Wildlife Encyclopedia

"Particularly recommended for schools and public libraries."
BOOKLIST, June 2002

* [STARRED REVIEW]-"This vibrant revision treats readers to an informative, exhaustive, and intimate examination of the habits, behaviors, and lifestyle of ‘species from every branch of the animal world, every region of earth’s landmasses and all oceans’.... A visual and verbal feast."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

"This is a beautiful and worthwhile set."
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