Cuvier's Animals

Cuvier's Animals
Author: Georges baron Cuvier
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 186
Release: 1996
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780486291024
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Spectacular array of mammals, birds, reptiles, mollusks, crustacea, arachnids, insects, and other creatures all beautifully engraved in accurate detail and depicted in natural life-like poses. "

A Nimal Kingdom

A Nimal Kingdom
Author: Cuvier Baron
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2019-03-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780530935096
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The Animal Kingdom: A Very Short Introduction

The Animal Kingdom: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Peter Holland
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2011-11-24
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0191620491
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The animal world is immensely diverse, and our understanding of it has been greatly enhanced by analysis of DNA and the study of evolution and development ('evo-devo'). In this Very Short Introduction Peter Holland presents a modern tour of the animal kingdom. Beginning with the definition of animals (not obvious in biological terms), he takes the reader through the high-level groupings of animals (phyla) and new views on their evolutionary relationships based on molecular data, together with an overview of the biology of each group of animals. The phylogenetic view is central to zoology today and the volume will be of great value to all students of the life sciences, as well as providing a concise summary for the interested general reader. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Georges Cuvier, Fossil Bones, and Geological Catastrophes

Georges Cuvier, Fossil Bones, and Geological Catastrophes
Author: Martin J. S. Rudwick
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0226731081
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French zoologist Georges Cuvier (1769-1832) helped form and bring credibility to geology and paleontology. Here Martin J. S. Rudwick provides the first modern translation of Cuvier's essential writings on fossils and catastrophes and links these translated texts together with his own insightful narrative and interpretive commentary. "Martin Rudwick has done English-speaking science a considerable service by translating and commenting on Cuvier's work. . . . He guides us through Cuvier's most important writings, especially those which demonstrate his new technique of comparative anatomy."—Douglas Palmer, New Scientist

The Animal Awards

The Animal Awards
Author: Martin Jenkins
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2019-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1786037793
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Celebrate the most spectacular species in the animal kingdom with this amazing book of animals, illustrated by Tor Freeman. â??â??â??â??â?? 'entertaining, engaging and charming illustrations' â??â??â??â??â?? 'too adorable to pass up' â??â??â??â??â?? 'great for the classrooms, inspiring for teachers and children' Fifty fantastic creatures are awarded prizes to celebrate their most dazzling talents and some unusual skills. Roll up, roll up! The Animal Awards are about to begin. Who will win the Terrific Teeth Award? Who will claim the title of Most Smelly? Who will win the prize for Best at Pretending To Be A Plant? Celebrate with 50 brilliant animals from around the world who represent nature's rich tapestry. Featuring: Mound-building termite - great bustard - chimpanzee - peregrine falcon - deep-sea anglerfish - giant octopus - emperor penguin - African elephant - wandering albatross - earthworm - leaf-cutter ant - Cuvier's beaked whale - lion - chameleon - honey bee - naked mole rat - honey badger and honey guide bird - wolf - bat - skunk - tiger - electric ray - giant panda - humpback whale - European eel - Arctic tern - caribou - beaver - orb-web spider - kangaroo - giraffe - mosquito - lyre-bird - pistol shrimp - woodpecker - blacksmith bullfrog - cheetah - dung beetle - vulture - tortoise - ostrich - leaf-tailed gecko - flounder - false coral snake - cuttlefish - lion's mane jellyfish - axolotl - giant clam - polar bear