Mammal (DK Eyewitness Books) [Hardcover]

Steve Parker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2, 2004 | Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: DK Eyewitness Books

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Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the natural world of mammals. Stunning real-life photographs of bushbabies, badgers, wallabies and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of mammal behavior and anatomy. See how newborn mice develop, what the inside of a molehill looks like, what a whale has inside its mouth, how a chinchilla keeps its fur clean, and the only mammals that can fly. Learn how to recognize mammal footprints, why some animals store food in their cheek pouches, why you are a mammal, and how the porcupine frightens its enemies. Discover how camels can walk on sand, what mammals looked like in the Ice Age, why some mammals have spines instead of fur, what whiskers are for, why a wallaby has a pouch, and much, much more!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (August 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0756607035
• ISBN-13: 978-0756607036
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #392,791 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Always good, November 28, 2007

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A. Gayle Adcock (Carrboro, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This series always offers the best of visual learning and good written information. We couldn't do without them in our house.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, December 25, 2008

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Like all Eyewhitness books, this one is full of information and great photos. We have a large collection of these books and look forward to enjoying them for years to come.

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great books, April 8, 2011

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Kevin M. Kelley (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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I really love these DK books and the Eyewitness series in general. The photos are amazing and the books are very approachable for kids. It's pretty clear that the authors/publisher operate with the presupposition of evolution as a given... that's my only knock. I wish there was just a little more parity & fairness given to intelligent design or at least lay it out there as a possible/plausible alternative - especially when it comes to kids books. Presenting only one theory (that's what they are - theories since none of us can prove 100%) is not what education/exploration/eyewitness is about. Fun books popping with color and delicious facts make these books a staple in our home.