Florida's Fabulous Mammals [Paperback]

Jerry Lee Gingerich (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: World Publications (CA); 1st edition (February 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0911977139
• ISBN-13: 978-0911977134
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #429,718 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book about Fabulous Mammals, July 9, 2000

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Peter Hoyles (Jacksonville, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Florida's Fabulous Mammals (Paperback)

I have been charmed by this book, I can pick it up at any page and be absorbed, read interesting information about the mammals of Florida, my home state. The book is filled with many clear pictures of each animal, and even their young, and also details about their particular features, say clawed feet, or color forms, or teeth and such. In and around each picture is a clear explanation of each animal, their habits and lifestyle, what research there is and their condition of care or preservation in Florida. Also there are panels describing the the effects of man or changes in habitat, the politics and even what fokelore there is and whether this is true. The language is such that any young person who is able to read can understand it, but also it is extremely informative in ways that keep my interest as an adult. I would recommend this book to anyone of any age. Even pre-readers can use the pictures to learn by.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fine guide to native and exotic mammals., March 25, 2002

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Jerald R Lovell (Clinton Township, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Florida's Fabulous Mammals (Paperback)

Most touristic field guides are remarkable either by a dearth of meaningful information, poor photography, or both. This book, and its parent series, for that matter, suffer from neither, and form excellent works that are a proud part of anyone's library.

With respect to the instant work, the text is exceptional, containing many captivating facts about animals a lot of folks would regard as very ordinary and uninteresting. Did you know, for example, that beavers were once wild in Florida, were trapped into extinction. and that they are now returning?

The great color photography closely follows the expertly-prepared text, and brings out many detailed facets of the creatures described. I would heartily recommmend this book and its companions to anyone, tourist or native, who has any sort of interest in Florida or North American wildlife or nature.

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent wildlife in the Sunshine State!, May 29, 2010

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Susan Seraphine-Kimel "lifelong educator" (Titusville, FL) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book for my animal-loving granddaughter but want another copy for our home. It is wonderfully written and the photos are outstanding. It's a learning experience for all ages!