Mammal

Full-color photos." "Mammal" looks at evolution; contrasts fur-coatedand spiny-covered mammals; and studies birth and development, habitations, andgrooming practices of members of this animal classification. Each eye-catchingdouble-page spread treats a different, intriguing aspect of animal life.Engravings and caringly selected art reproductions interplay with choicephotos, luring readers. Ideal for reference browsing and indexed for readyfact-finding, this is a sumptuous science sampler."--(starred) "Booklist. "