Turtles and Tortoises by Ferri, Vincenzo
by Ferri, Vincenzo | PB | Good
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A book that has been read, but is in good condition. Minimal damage to the book cover eg. scuff marks, but no holes or tears. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may be missing. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with some creasing or tearing, and pencil underlining of text, but this is minimal. No highlighting of text, no writing in the margins, and no missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- No
- ISBN
- 1552096319
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Firefly Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1552096319
ISBN-13
9781552096314
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2170401
Product Key Features
Original Language
Italian
Book Title
Turtles and Tortoises
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Animals / Reptiles & Amphibians
Publication Year
2002
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature
Book Series
A Firefly Guide Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2002-280203
Reviews
This is an excellent guide for young and old, that will solve the mystery of that turtle sunning itself., Organized geographically... the book will serve as a handy and inexpensive guide to turtles of the world., Excellent color photographs and artwork illustrate each species ... invaluable to pet enthusiasts and a useful library addition for anyone seriously interested in turtles.
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
597.92
Table Of Content
Preface Introduction Living in a Shell Origins and Evolution Classification of Living Species Biological Features Shell Duration of Life Dimensions Skeleton and Muscles Repiratory System Surviving Underwater Circulatory System Period of Activity Digestive System Food Excretory and Reproductive System Reproduction Egg Laying and Development Sexual Dimorphism Nervous and Sensory Systems Problems of Conservation Threats from Natural Causes Human Threats Protective Legislation Seas and Oceans Introduction, 10 entries Palearctic Subregion Introduction, 15 entries Afrotropical Region Introduction, 27 entries Oriental Region Introduction, 45 entries Nearctic Subregion Introduction, 50 entries Neotropical Region Introduction, 27 entries Australian Region Introduction, 14 entries Appendices Index Bibliography Glossary Societies, websites, journals Photographic credits
Synopsis
Turtles and tortoises are fascinating survivors from an ancient world of reptiles that reach back to the age of the dinosaurs. Today they rank among the most threatened species on the planet. Their slow movement on land and lack of defenses combine with habitat destruction to make them vulnerable everywhere in the world. This guidebook describes in detail the appearance and behavior of 190 land, marine and freshwater species of turtle. The concise, informative text is supplemented by a wealth of drawings and photographs which show the individual forms, patterns, coloration and habitat adaptation of each turtle. This handy guidebook will prove invaluable to the student, naturalist and anyone interested in this fascinating creature. Each species of turtle is covered in detail - name, species, habitat, food, range, and a thorough description are provided for each entry. 190 species are covered and illustrated with 400 color photographs and 250 drawings and charts to provide a unique look at turtles and tortoises. An ideal book for anyone interested in marine life, it provides up-to-date information, clear color photographs in a handy format for use in the field or at a desk. Readers who need essential facts quickly will be pleased with the orderly presentation of information, the completeness of the entries and the accuracy of the information. The color photographs help in identifying species as well as providing a visual reference for the information presented., A comprehensive guide to turtles and tortoises including habitat, dimensions, biology and behavior. Illustrated throughout in color., Turtles and tortoises are fascinating survivors from an ancient world of reptiles that reach back to the age of the dinosaurs. Today they rank among the most threatened species on the planet. Their slow movement on land and lack of defenses combine with habitat destruction to make them vulnerable everywhere in the world. This guidebook describes in detail the appearance and behavior of 190 land, marine and freshwater species of turtle. The concise, informative text is supplemented by a wealth of drawings and photographs which show the individual forms, patterns, coloration and habitat adaptation of each turtle. This handy guidebook will prove invaluable to the student, naturalist and anyone interested in this fascinating creature. Each species of turtle is covered in detail - name, species, habitat, food, range, and a thorough description are provided for each entry. 190 species are covered and illustrated with 400 color photographs and 250 drawings and charts to provide a unique look at turtles and tortoises. An ideal book for anyone interested in marine life, it provides up-to-date information, clear color photographs in a handy format for use in the field or at a desk. Readers who need essential facts quickly will be pleased with the orderly presentation of information, the completeness of the entries and the accuracy of the information. The color photographs help in identifying species as well as providing a visual reference for the information presented. illustrated
LC Classification Number
QL666 C5 F46513 1999
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