grzimek's animal life encyclopedia. lower metazoans and lesser deuterostomes vol 1

The final volumes of the massive revised Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia have finally rolled off the press. We reviewed volumes 8 to 11 (Birds) in the January 1 & 15, 2003, issue, and volumes 4 and 5 (fishes), volume 6 (amphibians), and volume 7 (reptiles) in the December 1, 2003, issue. Volume 17 is a comprehensive index.H. C. Bernhard Grzimek hoped his original encyclopedia would "disseminate knowledge of the animals and love for them. This is also a goal of the revised edition; it does not disappoint. All volumes follow a similar organization. Introductory chapters, written in a narrative style, are usually followed by taxonomic chapters and species accounts, which follow a prescribed format. There are no page references from the main account of the species to the illustrations; the index at the end of each volume must be consulted. Color photographs, illustrations, and distribution maps supplement the text. Additional resources include references to books, periodical articles, organizations, and Web sites.Volume 1, Lower Metazoans and Lesser Deuterostomes (e.g., sea anemones, sponges, jellyfish, flukes, tapeworms, nematodes). This Is A Revised And Updated Edition Of One Of The Most Authoritative And Comprehensive Sources On The World's Animals. Similar To The First Edition Written By Noted Zoologist Bernard Grzimek And Published In 1972, The Second Edition Covers All Types Of Animals In Geographic Areas Around The World. It Includes High-quality Photographs And Illustrations And A Comprehensive Index To All Volumes.--the Top 20 Reference Titles Of The Year, American Libraries, May 2004. V. 1. Lower Metazoans And Lesser Deuterosomes / Neil Schlager, Editor -- V. 2. Protostomes / Neil Schlager, Editor -- V. 3. Insects / Neil Schlager, Editor -- V. 4-5. Fishes I-ii / Neil Schlager, Editor -- V. 6. Amphibians / Neil Schlager, Editor -- V. 7. Reptiles / Neil Schlager, Editor -- V. 8-11. Birds I-iv / Donna Olendorf, Editor -- V. 12-16. Mammals I-v / Melissa C. Mcdade, Editor -- V. 17. Cumulative Index / Melissa C. Mcdade, Editor. In Association With The American Zoo And Aquarium Association. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes. Some reviewers call "Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia the best reference work on animals ever published. Others call it the legacy left to us by famed zoologist and animal lover, Bernhard Grzimek. The original set, published in Germany in the late 1960s, is internationally renowned for its scientific reporting, coverage and illustrations, and serves as a major point of reference for researchers and students studying the animal kingdom. Thorough articles familiarize readers with animals found everywhere on the globe, detailing their life cycles, predators, food systems, overall ecology and much more. Thomson Gale proudly presents the first completely revised and updated version of this acclaimed set in 30 years. Staying true to the original scientific pedigree, our new editions of "Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia are sure to serve the needs of students at every academic level. "This is a revised and updated edition of one of the most authoritative and comprehensive sources on the world's animals. Similar to the first edition written by noted zoologist Bernard Grzimek and published in 1972, the second edition covers all types of animals in geographic areas around the world. It includes high-quality photographs and illustrations and a comprehensive index to all volumes."--"The Top 20 Reference Titles of the Year," American Libraries, May 2004.Covers various aspects of zoology, including the behavior, class, and physiology of wild and domestic animals. v. 1. Lower metazoans and lesser deuterosomes / Neil Schlager, editor v. 2. Insects / Neil Schlager, editor v. 3. Protostomes / Neil Schlager, editor v. 4-5. Fishes I-II / Neil Schlager, editor v. 6. Amphibians / Neil Schlager, editor v. 7. Reptiles / Neil Schlager, editor v. 8-11. Birds I-IV / Donna Olendorf, editor v. 12-16. Mammals I-V / Donna Olendorf, editor v. 17. Cumulative index / Donna Olendorf, editor. A completely revised and updated version of the original work published in Germany in 1960, this edition incorporates recent developments in the animal world as noted by prominent advisors and contributors from the scientific community. Title from ebook title screen (viewed June 3, 2004).