Mammal Anatomy: An Illustrated Guide

 
  

Mammal Anatomy: An Illustrated Guide
ISBN9780761478829       Copyright © 2010
Specifications8 3/4" X 10"; 288; Library Binding
Interest/Age GroupMIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL
No. of Volumes1
Special FeaturesSigned articles; further readings; glossary; index
List PriceUS$ 99.93
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US$ 69.95    
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Mammal Anatomy: An Illustrated Guide looks closely at the biological systems of 14 animals representing the diversity of the mammal family. Articles ranging from 16 to 24 pages examine each species in a structured format, providing taxonomy in a family tree, followed by detailed and vividly illustrated discussion of each biological system. Specialist authors direct the reader’s attention to relations between internal and external anatomy and to form and function. The anatomy of mammals from the land and sea as exhibited in this unique resource tells a story of amazing diversity that underscores the intensive impact of environment on the survival of species.

Arrangement
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1 volume with glossary, index and further reading
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288 pages
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More than 300 photographs, anatomical drawings, charts, and diagrams
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14 articles ranging from 16-24 pages examine each species in a structured format and include:

- The Circulatory System

- The Digestive and Excretory Systems

- The Endocrine and Exocrine Systems

- The Immune, Defense, and Lymphatic Systems

- Muscles

- The Nervous System

- The Respiratory System

- The Reproductive System

- The Skeletal System
 

Scope
This single volume reference title examines each biological system in 14 representative mammals, including humans, complete with taxonomy depicted through family trees and extensive illustrations.

Benefits
This one-of-a-kind resource integrates information essential to science and health curricula and provides fascinating facts about a wide range of mammals.
 
 



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