Sealife
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Book Overview
Brimming with illustrations and descriptions of more than six hundred species, SeaLife is the most comprehensive reference available in a single volume to the vast panorama of vertebrate and... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1560986336
ISBN13:9781560986331
Release Date:September 1996
Publisher:Smithsonian Books
Length:504 Pages
Weight:3.05 lbs.
Dimensions:1.5" x 7.0" x 9.8"
Customer Reviews
6 ratings
College level
Published by Cathy Adams , 2 years ago
I got a big laugh when this book arrived because I had purchased it for my six year old granddaughter. The book appears to be an advanced college textbook. The content is quite advanced (obviously), but it does have lots of nice drawings. If you are looking for scientific sources on sea life, this book's for you.
A Remarkable Introduction to Sea Life
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I first ran into this book in the bookstore of the Institute of Oceanography at La Jolla, California. I was tempted to buy it, but put it off for a while because I live very far inland and could not justify the purchase. I later bought it elsewhere, but passed it on to my daughter who lives much closer to a sea coast and gets out there occasionally. I was glad to give it to her because after going over this volume for a few months I can say that this is probably the best first book for anyone interested in marine biology. It is certainly very beautifully designed and well written. The color plates and great black and white drawings really illustrate this book in a way that is seldom seen in such works. Numerous details are covered in the text that are backed up by the superb illustrations. The plates of marine habitats and their inhabitants were especially effective in this regard. If you can get just one book on marine biology, this would be it!
Wonderful!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is an absolute must have if you are looking for a quick explanation of all aspects of ocean life. The authors have done a thorough job of making short, detailed explanations to almost anything you might be looking for. This book is basically a fun to read encyclopedia of marine life.
Good Introductory Text
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
While not intended primarily as a textbook, I have used SeaLife as the text in my introductory oceanography class for the past two years. The authors present their ideas clearly and the illustrations are well done. An adequate index is furnished.
Best guide for the marine environment!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
although not a "complete" guide, a wonderful book for every sea-loving creature! wonderful pictures and informative text for every amateure or pregraduate student
Excellent guide to the marine world
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
A "must have" for both armchair and amateur naturalists with a keen interest in the marine world. I'm a scuba diver who lives in the Pacific Northwest but takes vacations around the world. The joy of this book is that it begins with the beginning--the origination of the oceans, including a bit of tectonic theory--and progresses to a detailed description of many of the genera in the oceanic realm. It's not a detailed guide to my particular corner of the world, but as a general guide to the world's oceans it can't be beat for both it's breadth and depth. This is a beginner's book with some real 'meat' to it! I highly recommend it.
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