Hammond, Paul. Atlas of Endangered Animals.

Hammond, Paul. Atlas of Endangered Animals.
Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2010 224p 99.93 978-0-7614-7872-0 ms/hs This handsome book about endangered animals is divided by continent and includes entries that cover fifty different animals. Arranged alphabetically within each continent, the book is a very visually appealing guide to these animals with beautiful full-color drawings, illustrations, and maps enhancing the text. The book begins with an introduction that quantifies the number of animals at risk. It continues with a brief description of each continent and a discussion of the chosen animals. It provides discussions about the animals that depict territory, migration, defense, camouflage, food, conservation, communication, and reproduction and includes a map of their habitat area. Each entry includes key facts and statistics that students might need for research. Arranged alphabetically within each continent, the book is a very visually appealing guide to these animals with beautiful full-color drawings, illustrations, photographs, and maps enhancing the text. The content is well-organized and clearly written with attractive page layouts. The entries also contain comparisons to similar animals. The book ends with an index. While it would not be a book that is read from cover to cover, it is a good source for both researching and browsing and may lead to further research. Ogintz, Susan

The Atlas of the World’s Most Dangerous Animals.

Hammond, Paul. The Atlas of the World’s Most Dangerous Animals.
Marshall Cavendish/Benchmark 2010 224p 99.93 978-0-7614-7870-6 ms/jr Fifty dangerous animals are featured from every continent around the world. The text illustrates each animal’s anatomy, habits and geographical area with maps, photographs, and colorful artwork. Proceeding continent by continent around the world, five to nine dangerous animals are featured from each area. Each animal has a four-page spread. The text and illustrations explain the anatomy, and habits of the animal. Maps show the geographic range and a key facts block details many statistics. There is a four panel section highlighting a special behavior of the animal, such as caring for infants, hunting, breeding or feeding. The illustrations are bright, colorful and designed for browsing. This volume is a delight to browse, picking up facts as they catch the eye. Students will enjoy looking through this book. Theal, Joan