Magnificent Mammals (Marvels of Creation) [Hardcover]

Buddy Davis (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Marvels of Creation

This interesting and educational book gives profiles on 30 fascinating creatures. With beautiful full-color photographs and interesting descriptions highlighting the design features of each animal, this book is perfect for any home or school library.

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About the Author

Buddy Davis has been on staff with Answers in Genesis since the organization’s founding in 1994 , traveling around the world in search of interesting animal species. He is also an award-winning musician, recording music DVDs. He and Kay live on a rural farm in Ohio.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Master Books (February 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890514569
• ISBN-13: 978-0890514566
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #896,920 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 Nice Book from a Creation Viewpoint, July 20, 2007

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Lisa A. Baker "book-lovin' homschool mom" (Northeast FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magnificent Mammals (Marvels of Creation) (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful book that surveys thirty different mammals. Each page spread includes a quality photo of the animal being discussed, as well as a box containing some basic information (classification, size, life span), a special (Creationism) design feature, and an interesting fact about the animal. The introduction includes a brief discussion of some problems with evolutionary theory, and observations of how specific animals show intelligent design, however these observations are included throughout the book for each animal covered.

The main text of each page flows nicely, making the pages a little more readable than the typical fact book. In looking at each animal, it is not always as clear what region of the world the animals come from, however most of the animals are easily recognizable (for adults or older children). The book is not indexed, but the table of contents is sufficient for finding the animals you wish to read about. There is also a neat little appendix with footprint sketches of some of the animals, a glossary of animal-related terms used in the book, and a bibiliography.

Although I like Pocket Factfiles: Mammals better for variety, I appreciate the Creation viewpoint of this book, and the steady reflection of animals as products of intelligent (and very creative!) design. Because it has less detail than other animal fact books, I would use this book with younger (elementary/middle grade)children, those looking particularly for a Creation perspective, or someone with a particular interest in animals.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for research papers and essays! For any age!, October 6, 2010

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loving5kids - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magnificent Mammals (Marvels of Creation) (Hardcover)

I've been reading this book aloud to my children for about a week. The little children can do about 4 animals at a time and then need a break. The older kids want me to keep reading!


The photos are absolutely beautiful!


This book is perfect for studying South America and Africa. The pictures are simply gorgeous and the facts are very interesting.


I love the very first paragraph of the book:


"It seems that no matter what book about wildlife we read, God isn't even mentioned. Wildlife programs are full of indoctrination in evolution. This book erases all evolutionary concepts and gives God the glory for His creation."


It won me over right there!

This book is written more like an encyclopedia form. It would be excellent for writing reports and essays.


I would highly recommend this book for ANY age!

Blessings to you! You are loved!
Note: I was sent complimentary copy for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated. The review was my honest opinion and views and not influenced by the sponsor in any way.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent supplement for a mammal study, September 2, 2010

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H. Strawser "heidijo70" (PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Magnificent Mammals (Marvels of Creation) (Hardcover)

This year, as we're planning to study Land Mammals, I thought this book would make a great supplement to our science studies once again, and I was not disappointed.

About the Sea Creatures book, I said:

" . . . a full-page picture (in full color) on the left hand side, and an information page on the right. In addition to the information, each page also contains a box with extra information about each creature, such as scientific name, length, weight, life span, special design features, and a "did you know?" fact. The color pictures are real photographs, and are bright and eye-catching. The information is easy to read, yet very informative and interesting."

That same description holds true for the Magnificent Mammals book as well. Some other things that I like about this book are the fact that they don't just share about common, everyday mammals; but, instead, include some more unfamiliar mammals such as the two-toed sloth and the echidna. The back of the book contains an appendix with sketches of each mammal's footprint and a handy-dandy glossary of terms.

I've come to expect quality, educational products from Master Books and New Leaf Publishing. I can trust them to include God and Creationism, which is something I really appreciated when using books to educate my children. The very first paragraph in the introduction by the authors sums it up perfectly:

"It seems that no matter what book about wildlife we read, God isn't even mentioned. Wildlife programs are full of indoctrination in evolution. This book erases all evolutionary concepts and gives God the glory for His creation."

And to that I say emphatically "Amen!"