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The most visually appealing guides to the natural world that one can buy. Packed with superb full-color photography, detailed descriptions, and highlights of key facts, Mammals is the latest addition to the Smithsonian Handbook series. Including more than 500 profiles each with its own spread, there isn't a more reliable identification guide on the market.

The most visually appealing guides to the natural world that one can buy. Packed with superb full-color photography, detailed descriptions, and highlights of key facts, Mammals is the latest addition to the Smithsonian Handbook series. Including more than 500 profiles each with its own spread, there isn't a more reliable identification guide on the market.

Mammals are a wild bunch, ranging from rodents and rabbits to mega creatures like elephants. Kids can find out all about them on a journey that spans the globe, from the icy Arctic to sweltering deserts to sweeping savannahs and deep oceans. Along the way, they’ll discover what mammals are, how they survive in such diverse environments, and key information about each animal.Includes fun interactive items, “How Big?” boxes to show relative size, dramatic photos, and a special Ecowatch feature highlighting threats to each mammal’s survival.