The wonders of animal
and plant anatomy and physiology are realized in this lavishly illustrated and
expertly written resource, named one of Booklist’s Twenty Best Bets for
Student Researchers. More than 2,000 oversize and skillfully rendered anatomical
illustrations will encourage a student’s understanding of the external and
internal anatomy of organisms ranging from amoebas, dolphins, and ferns to
giraffes, lobsters, and humans. Clearly labeled illustrations depict individual
muscles, bones, and cells; oversize side views and cross sections reveal
complete anatomies. Over 80 articles on particular organisms constitute the bulk
of the set; 10 additional articles on major organ systems and other broad topics
are also included. Each article covering a particular species is arranged by
system to provide students with a detailed and organized look inside the
organism. The text stresses the interrelationship between organ systems and the
ways in which the structures of particular organisms can be studied and
compared.
Animal and
Plant Anatomy is an essential
supplement to any classroom science and health
curriculum.
Arrangement
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10 volumes in A–Z
format
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Additional index
volume
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Over 90 signed
articles
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1,800 anatomical
drawings
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450 color photos
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Volume indexes
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Entries include discussion
of:
- Family tree
- Anatomy and
taxonomy
- External
anatomy
- Skeletal system (or
internal anatomy)
- Muscular
system
- Nervous system
- Circulatory and respiratory
systems
- Digestive and excretory
systems
- Endocrine and exocrine
systems
- Reproductive
systems
- Boxed
features:
- Scientific
Names
- Featured
Systems
- Close Up
- Evolution
- Comparative
Anatomy
- In Focus
- Genetics
- Predator and
Prey
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Cross-references
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Further reading and
research
Scope
Animal
and Plant Anatomy represents
the diversity of life, bringing together descriptions of humans, birds, trees,
crocodiles, rodents, seaweeds, and whales. General topic articles shed light on
the structure and function of organ systems, the heredity and variation of
organisms, and the adaptive changes undergone by species in order to survive in
their environment, among other
topics.
Index
Volume 11 includes:
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Comprehensive
index
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6 subject
indexes:
- Behaviors, habitats, and
ecology
- Biological
classification
- Biological
systems
- Geographical
place-names
- Microbiology, cell biology,
and genetics
- Scientific names of plant
and animal species
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Illustrated articles on the
diversity of life and the study of anatomy
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Comprehensive
glossary
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Resources for further
study
Benefits
This one-of-a-kind
resource integrates information essential to science and health curricula and
provides fascinating facts about a wide range of life-forms.
Twenty Best Bets for Student Researchers Booklist, 2007
"Along with frequent side boxes, including some dubbed
"Connections" that have inter-volume cross-references, each entry is
well-stocked with both sharply reproduced color photos and labeled, accurately
detailed art." SCHOOL
LIBRARY JOURNAL, April 2007
"This 11-volume set
will make an ideal supplementary addition to any school library or high school
science
classroom." American
Reference Books Annual, 2008
