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Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia
17 volumes
The
first revised edition in 30 years, Grzimek's (pronounced CHIM-ecks) is
the classic animal encyclopedia. Thorough articles familiarize readers
with animals found everywhere on the globe, detailing their life
cycles, predators, food systems, overall ecology and much more.
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Call Number:
Ref QL45 .G813 2003
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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ITIS: Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Web
site where one can find "authoritative taxonomic information on plants,
animals, fungi, and microbes of North America and the world."
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CalPhotos
A database of almost 200,000 biological images.
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Animal Sciences
Explores
the wide-ranging diversity that exists within the animal kingdom.
Entries examine how animals develop, animal ecology and behavior, and
the connection between animals and humans. Also includes biographies of
key scientists who have contributed to the study of animal life, as
well as career opportunities within the field.
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Beacham's Guide to the Endangered Species of North America
6 volumes
A
guide to plants and aninals found in the United States that have been
identified as threatened or endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service.
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Call Number:
Ref QH77 .N56 B43 2001
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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Biology
Comprehensive
collection of articles on all aspects of biological science, including
its history and issues. Includes articles on biology-related careers
and important individuals, as well as topics from active transport to
zoology research. Amply illustrated with full-color photos and line
drawings. Glossary illuminates scientific terms.
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Oxford Reference
Includes dictionaries of Biology, Ecology, Plant Sciences, Scientists, and Zoology.
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Synopsis and Classification of Living Organisms
2 volumes
Although more than 20 years old, this set is still helpful in identifying genus and species of different animals.
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Call Number:
Ref QH83 .S89
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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Walker's Mammals of the Worlds
2 volumes
Walker's is the source for comprehensive information on mammals.
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Call Number:
Ref QL703 .W222 1999
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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Encyclopedia of Evolution
2 volumes
This set is a good starting point to look up concepts surrounding the topic of evolution.
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Call Number:
Ref QH360.2 .E54 2002
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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World Atlas of Biodiversity: Earth's Living Resources in the 21st Century
Good overview volume on the concept of biodiversity and the state of the world's biodiversity.
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Call Number:
Ref QH541.15 .B56 G762 2002
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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Encyclopedia of Biodiversity
Contains over 300 authoritative articles on all aspects of biodiversity.
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Call Number:
Ref QH541.15 .B56 E53 2001
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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Encyclopedia of Bioethics
5 volumes
Covers
healthcare ethics in all its aspects, including fertility and
reproduction, genetics, pediatrics, public health, mental health, human
subjects and animal research, bioterrorism, organ donation and
transplant, death and dying, and healthcare access. Includes
cross-cultural approaches, comparative religious and philosophical
ethics, and global perspectives.
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Call Number:
Ref QH332 . E52 2004
Location:
Gleeson Reference Room, 1st Floor
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