Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia, 16 Volumes Set

Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia #1-16

by Bernhard Grzimek, Neil Schlager

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.

Genres: Reference, Science, Biology, Nature

9000 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1974

About the author

Bernhard Klemens Maria Grzimek was a renowned German zoo director, zoologist, book author, editor, and animal conservationist in postwar West-Germany.

Reviews

[Fabian {Councillor} · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very profound and insightful collection. Of course I haven't read every single one of those 9000 pages, but I did read a lot of it back as a child when I was obsessed with animals from all over the world. Those living in the South American and Southeast Asian jungles were the ones I loved reading about the most.

[Dad · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent book to learn about animals on a higher level. It has a bit of a European emphasis since Dr. Grimek was from there. The illustrations are excellent. I am thankful my parents had faith in me to order this expensive set of books, which came in the mail one at a time.
I use this as a reference when called upon. When we see a new animal we open this up.

[Sandra Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book: Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia, 17 Volumes Set

Your Name : Sandra Smith

Type of Reference : Encyclopedia

Call Number : Ref 590

Content/Scope: A in depth description of practically every animal. It is edited by Grizmek, one of the world’s most renowned zoologists

Citation for where the item has been reviewed : http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/72...

Accuracy/Authority/Bias: Booklist is a book-review magazine that has been published by the American Library Association for more than 100 years, and is widely viewed as offering the most reliable reviews to help libraries decide what to buy. The content scope is extensive and extremely in depth. It covers the topic extraordinarily. The accuracy of the content appears to be without bias and precise.

Arrangement/Presentation: The presentation, pictures and information make it interesting and navigational for school aged students.

Relation to other works: No other works were found that compared to it or anywhere near the in-depth information it provides.

Accessibility/Diversity: It is accessible to audiences. Due to the content covered, it would embrace different diversities and cultures.

Costs: A new set is well over $2000.00.

Professional Review: Quinn, M. E. (2003, January 1). Booklist Feature Article-Gzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia. Retrieved April 2, 2013, from Booklist Online: http://www.booklistonline.com/Product...

[RUSA CODES · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was selected as an Outstanding Reference Source for 2004. For the complete list, go to http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rus...