ISBN: 0125513402 9780125513401

Category: Juvenile Nonfiction / School & Education

Page count: 1414

Combining excellent science with accessible style, the Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals is an indispensable resource on the fascinating warm-blooded creatures of the sea. The contributions of more than 200 leading international authorities have made this single volume the guide for studyig the entire range of marine mammals. <br><br>Organized alphabetically, more the 280 articles are devoted to wide range of topics -- from the specific behavior and physiology of cetaceans and pinnipeds, to ecology, population biology, human effects and interaction, and research methodology. <br><br>Up-to-date, accessible, and scientifically sound, the Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals will occupy a central place in any marine science library. <br><br>KEY FEATURES<br>*Complete Species List, featuring both living and extinct mammals;<br>*Comprehensive Glossary with definitions for more than 1,000 specialized terms; <br>*Extensive cross-referencing between articles; <br>*Abundant visual resources -- photographs, line drawings, maps, tables, and figures <br><br>KEY FEATURES <br>*Complete Species List, featuring both living and extinct mammals<br>*Comprehensive Glossary with definitions for more than 1,000 specialized terms <br>*Extensive cross-referencing between articles<br>*Abundant visual resources -- photographs, line drawings, maps, tables, and figures