Part I shows readers what a mammal lifecycle is like. Part II is a field guide to identifiy animals from the bear to the rabbit to the seal. Part III contains a waterproof, portable mammal spotter's guide. Full color.
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What is a mammal? You'll know the answer after reading the introductory section of this excellent guide. You'll also know what you need to study our warm-blooded cousins--where they live, what they eat, how they reproduce, and what a caribou has in common with a gray whale. Once you've got your basic mammalogy down, you can start looking for the mammals shown in the book's field identification section in the mountains, in ponds and streams, and in your own backyard. Major types of North American mammals are included, from pronghorn antelope to long-tailed weasels, Virginia opossum to West Indian manatee. A reference section defines terms and offers more resources about mammals, and a waterproof spotting card tucked in the back is great for rainy days. Like all the guides in this series (Wildflowers, Insects, Birds, Rocks and Minerals, and Weather), this First Field Guide to mammals is a great family resource, perfect for kids and adults. (Ages 8 and up). --Therese Littleton
From School Library Journal
Grade 4-8-Colorful, attractive, and comfortable to hold, these field guides will be welcomed by those who delight in crisp, color photos and snippets of information presented in tidy chapters. Mammals is arranged so "look-alikes" appear together, such as the common raccoon teamed with the similar ringtail and white-nosed coati. Thumbnail-sized range maps are included, as are drawings of the animals' tracks. Weather includes facts on a wide variety of phenomena, from the expected spectrum of clouds and fronts to the more unusual dust devils and green flash. In both, the texts are occasionally printed over photo images, making them difficult to decipher. Each book has a glossary, a list of further readings (quite excellent in Weather), pertinent videos and discs, related Web sites, and organizations to contact for additional data. Both are indexed, though the index in Weather is somewhat brief. Well organized, eye-catching, and informative, these volumes are sure to capture the popularity long enjoyed by the "Golden Guide" series (Golden).
Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This review is from: National Audubon Society First Field Guide Mammals (National Audubon Society First Field Guide) (Paperback)
I bought this book in California when I went in November 99 and even though I didn't actually use it there I found it very useful for identifying animals I'd seen before. At the back of the book is a card with the most common and recognizable species of mammal and page numbers so if you see an animal, you can look at this card and find out what it was and confirm your identification in the book itself. Although a beginner's guide (it doesn't feature many other North American mammals that other field guides do) but it simply shows the most common ones that you're likely to find out in the field. I give this book 5 stars.
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I bought this book for my preschool grandchildren that I care for part time. I had purchased the shell book at a garage sale & they loved it. So I went online to find other book in the same series. It is something that I can enjoy with them together.
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This book really helps identify the beautiful creatures living around us. I learn something new about nature everytime I look through this book.
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