Mammals

by Donald Hoffmeister and Herbert S. And Hoffmeister Zim

Book Overview

Examines the family trees, behavior and habitats of more than 200 common species of mammals in North America.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307240584
• ISBN13: 9780307240583
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Golden Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.0" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Still going strong after all these years.

How many fourth grade science reports have been written out of these little books by Zim? Back in the late 1950s (upper pleistocene to most), every kid worth his dinosaurs had a bunch of these nature guides (I lived with "Mammals;" "Reptiles and Amphibians;" "Rocks, Gems and Minerals;" "Fishes;" and "Insects"). "Mammals" is a very handy sized book giving a picture of each U.S. (lower 48) mammal with a painting, short description of habits, reproduction, and range. In the back are found the scientific names (I find this handy as I can never remember them when sitting in front of my computer). Excellent for ages six and up. I considered "Mammals" good enough to order one for my six-foot-two son to put in his pack. Don't leave home without it!

A Great Book for any Nature Observer

This is is a fine book devoted to famillar mammals of the US and Canada. It shows full-color illustrations and maps that show you where the specific critter lives for many different mammals. Plus it tells you what a specific mammal eats and wether it is dangerous or not. A must for all nature-lovers !