Exploring Mammals: Database

This beautifully illustrated set introduces young readers to the diversity of mammal life. In clear language, it investigates the wide range of mammalian lifestyles and habits, noting the ways in which mammals have adapted to live in a variety of habitats. Each volume contains a graphic family tree illustrating the taxonomic relationships among the mammals discussed throughout the set.

ARRANGEMENT
 ? 19 volumes in A-Z format
 ? Additional index volume
 ? Individual volume indexes
 ? Over 90 in-depth entries
 ? Over 900 color artworks and 300 color photographs
 ? Over 130 original maps
 ? Entries include:
 ? Easy-to-follow, color-coded structure for all articles:
 ? Profile
 ? Anatomy
 ? Habitat and survival
 ? Behavior
 ? Relatives boxes and Predators and Prey boxes
 ? Did You Know? and Amazing Facts boxes
 ? At Risk boxes
 ? 
SCOPE - Each entry provides a clear and detailed discussion of an individual mammal species or family. Entries cover the life cycle and habits of each mammal type, discussing the ways in which their similarities and differences suit them fro life in their district habitats. A detailed and highly illustrated investigation of each mammal’s anatomy points out distinguishing anatomical features.

INDEX - Volume 20 contains:
 ? Comprehensive index
 ? Five subject indexes
 ? Comprehensive glossary
 ? Resources for further study

BENEFITS - Combining clear and lively text with high-quality illustrations, this set offers a vivid presentation of the life cycles of mammals and paints a clear pictures of species endangerment and the interrelationships among species.