The Britannica Guide to Predators and Prey |
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| Series title: | The Britannica Guide to Predators and Prey Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61530-351-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $331.74 |
Book Description:
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The symbiotic nature of life on Earth is at once beautiful and awe-inspiring. Animals and plants are dependent upon each other for nourishment. It is a necessity that engenders several predator versus prey relationships within the planet's ecosystems. This set provides an up-close examination of many of the world's predominant herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores and their interrelationship. In addition to feeding habits, readers will also learn about each creature's physical...
More DescriptionThe symbiotic nature of life on Earth is at once beautiful and awe-inspiring. Animals and plants are dependent upon each other for nourishment. It is a necessity that engenders several predator versus prey relationships within the planet's ecosystems. This set provides an up-close examination of many of the world's predominant herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores and their interrelationship. In addition to feeding habits, readers will also learn about each creature's physical characteristics, species distribution, and importance to nature's ecological balance. Features include: Thorough coverage of individual specimens within class and genus. Vibrant, full-color images illustrate major species. Detailed glossaries familiarize readers with scientific terminology.