Wildlife and Plants of the World: Database

An ever-popular set has once again been improved, updated, and expanded to offer a more comprehensive approach to the study of animals and plants and their relationship with their environments. The original 13-volume set, Wildlife of the World, presented more than 300 animal species of vertebrates and invertebrates from around the world. This new 20-volume edition offers the superb coverage of its predecessors with the addition of 75 new articles on plant and animal species as well as articles describing closely related families of species and new overviews.

ARRANGEMENT
 ? 19 volumes in A-Z format
 ? Additional index volume
 ? Individual volume indexes
 ? Over 500 entries
 ? Over 1,100 full-color photos
 ? 500 maps
 ? State and province flower artworks
 ? All animal, plant, and organism articles include:
 ? Brief introductory description
 ? Detailed description
 ? Two or more photos
 ? Key facts (including common and scientific name, range, habitat, appearance, food, life cycle, and endangerment status)
 ? Map of species distribution
 ? See Also references

NEW TO THIS EDITION:
 ? 75 new articles
 ? 160 new photos
 ? 80 new maps
 ? 40 updated maps
 ? U.S. state flowers
 ? Canadian province flowers

SCOPE
Wildlife and Plants, incorporates coverage of common, everyday plant and animal species with lesser-known, exotic species from around the world. Interspersed throughout are articles on habitats and biomes, such as deserts, oceans, and temperate grasslands, as well as articles concerning issues on scientific management and research, such as classification, conservation, and ecology. Other articles examine related species under headings such as carnivores, invertebrates, and flowering plants.

INDEX Volume 20 contains:
 ? Comprehensive index
 ? Subject indexes:
 ? Amphibians and Reptiles
 ? Birds
 ? Fish
 ? Invertebrates
 ? Mammals
 ? Microorganisms
 ? Plants, Seaweeds, and Fungi
 ? Conservation and Environmental Issues
 ? Habitats and Biomes
 ? Geographical index
 ? Scientific names
 ? Comprehensive glossary
 ? Further Research

BENEFITS
Clearly written and beautifully illustrated, this perennial favorite provides the perfect introduction to the study of the life sciences.