Mammals: A Fully Illustrated, Authoritative and Easy-To-Use Guide

by Herbert S. Zim and Donald F. Hoffmeister

Book Overview

An accurate and fascinating introduction to more than 200 of the most common species of mammals in North America, including information on:

-Habits and habitats
-Family trees
-Raising young
-Foods, enemies, and more

Full-color illustrations accent features that help you to recognize each animal in its natural environment. Range maps show where various species can be found.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582381445
• ISBN13: 9781582381442
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 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 !