Cover image for Mammal / written by Steve Parker ; [special photography by Jane Burton and others].
Mammal / written by Steve Parker ; [special photography by Jane Burton and others].
Title:
Mammal / written by Steve Parker ; [special photography by Jane Burton and others].
ISBN:
9780756607036

9780756607029
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Edition:
Revised edition.
Publication Information:
New York : DK Pub., 2004.
Physical Description:
71 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
The mammal world -- Making sense of mammals -- The evolution of mammals -- The mammals diversify -- Mammal senses -- Flying mammals -- Furry coats -- Hiding in the open -- A spiny coat -- Designs for defense -- What is a tail for? -- An early birth -- Fast breeders -- Nine lives -- Unique to mammals -- Growing up -- The game of life -- Keeping clean -- How to deal with a meal -- Grippers and grinders -- Food for later -- At home in a nest -- Life underground -- How many toes? -- Tracks and trails -- Mammal detective -- Mammal classification.
Summary:
Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.
Program Information:
Reading Counts RC 6-8 6.8 6 Quiz: 18180 Guided reading level: NR.
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Audience:
1140L Lexile
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OCLC Number:
ocm57344239
Availability:
Rosemount - Robert Trail~1
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