"Human Osteology, Second Edition" is designed for students and professionals who wish to advance their osteological skills in terms of accurately identifying human skeletal remains, however isolated and fragmentary. These remains can then be used to deduce information about the original lives of the deceased individuals. This book will continue to ...
Building on the success of their previous book, White and Folkens' "The Human Bone Manual" is intended for use outside the laboratory and classroom, by professional forensic scientists, anthropologists and researchers. The compact volume includes all the key information needed for identification purposes, including hundreds of photographs designed ...
Here is all the important information on 120 species, including whales, dolphins, and seals, with full-color paintings and many photographs illustrating behavior, as well as helpful maps and charts.
Water-resistant, color-illustrated, award-winning guide to Alaska's fascinating marine mammals aids in identification and teachers natural history about each animal Popular with visitors, naturalists, and teachers.
Written by one of Canada's leading science and nature journalists, The Whales of Canada will help readers identify and understand all 20 species of whales, porpoises, and dolphins found in Canadian waters. Included are feeding, breeding and social habits, size comparisons, drawings, photos, range maps, and firsthand observations from the ...
In the deep, dark canyons of the sea live the largest animals on Earth. Author Erich Hoyt pieces together the life histories of the whales that swim the waters of the northern hemisphere, bringing young readers face-to-face both with these intriguing creatures and with the scientists who study them. Photos and illustrations.
The Pacific Ocean off the west coast of North America -- ranging from the south coast of Alaska to the Equator -- encompasses many marine environments, from warm tropics to cold temperate waters, and from the shallow continental shelf to deep ocean canyons. A diverse number of marine mammals have adapted characteristics to survive and prosper in ...
Most of the animals that walk, fly and burrow about this planet are insects. Whether you are hiking along an ice-cold mountain glacier, tramping through a humid tropical rainforest or simply digging in your own backyard, you will encounter insects. As many as 800,000 different species have already been identified, and scientists claim that from ...
"Guide to Marine Mammals of Alaska" is the only book that exclusively covers all 29 marine mammal species of Alaska. Each whale, porpoise, dolphin, seal, sea lion, walrus, sea otter, and polar bear is described and illustrated. Color photos and surface profile drawings show Alaska marine mammals and compare similar species, and color range maps ...
Humans have been fascinated by dolphins & porpoises for thousands of years. Drawn by their intelligence & good nature, the citizens of ancient civilizations honoured dolphins as gods. Stories abound of their strength & dexterity in the water & of their affectionate nature & playful relationships with people. But, what is the truth about these ...
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