Magnificent Mammals (Marvels of Creation) (Hardcover)

by Buddy Davis (Author) "It seems that no matter what book about wildlife we read, God isn't even mentioned..." (more)
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Product Description
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.

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 9-12
  
• 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: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #650,642 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Book from a Creation Viewpoint, July 20, 2007

By	Lisa A. Baker "book-lovin' homschool mom" (Northeast FL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous ACCURATE Scientfic Book!, February 15, 2008

By	D. Jacobs (AZ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My children love this book! As a matter of fact, it is written as a team effort, by the Answers in Genesis staff. The staff includes many Ph.D. scientists who are very respected in the scientific community. Included in this list are: Please notice all of the (Dr. & Ph.D's) in front of many of these great scientits names: Brian A. Catalucci, Dr. John Baumgardner,Donald Chittick, Ph.D, Dr. David Crandall,Buddy Davis,Dr. David DeWitt ,Dr. Donald DeYoung, James Gardner, Ken Ham, Bodie Hodge, Bill Jack, Carl Kerby, Dr. Jason Lisle, Dr. David Menton, Dr. Tommy Mitchell,Dr. Terry Mortenson, Michael Oard,Dr. Gary Parker,Dr. Georgia Purdom,Mike Riddle
"Uncle Robbie" Robinson, Dr. Andrew Snelling, Geoff Stevens, Dr. John Whitcomb, Paul Taylor, Simon Terry ... If you need their personal biographies, you can go to AnswersinGenesis.org

Anyone who would criticize this book as "non-scientific" needs to "INSPECT what they EXPECT" and be careful to back up their view point with true facts, not just empty words.

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Fiction shelved with Fact .... Oops!, August 22, 2007

By	Just the Facts "Children's Librarian" (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

If you're looking for a non-fiction book about mammals, this is not for you. Although this title is classified as juvenile literature (non-fiction), it belongs on a religion shelf beside stories about Noah and Adam & Eve. From a scientific perspective, it's a bit scary and provides a disservice to American youth interested in pure science.