Books in Science from Johns Hopkins University Press

BOOKS IN SCIENCE Popular Science

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Best-Selling Textbooks

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Wildlife Management and Conservation 8 Mammalogy 9 Paleontology and Evolution

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Ichthyology and Herpetology

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2019

Popular Science

New Ospreys The Revival of a Global Raptor

Alan F. Poole A fascinating look at one of the greatest conservation success stories of the modern era: the wildly popular, unique, and thrilling raptor, the Osprey.

2019 220 pp.

122 color photos, 20 maps, 4 graphs

978-1-4214-2715-7 $39.95 hc/e-book

The Physics of Krav Maga John Eric Goff The art and science of realworld fighting. Explore the physics behind the physical!

2019 240 pp.

153 b&w photos, 5 graphs

978-1-4214-3161-1 $28.95 pb/e-book

Birds of Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia

Nature’s Calendar A Year in the Life of a Wildlife Sanctuary

Colin Rees Take an enchanting journey through the shifting seasons in a wildlife sanctuary home to wetland, forest, and grassland and supporting an incredible diversity of plants and animals.

2019 320 pp.

33 color illus., 37 b&w illus.

Bruce M. Beehler photography by Middleton Evans More than 600 lush, stunning photos grace this comprehensive handbook to the birdlife of the Mid-Atlantic region.

2019 480 pp.

684 color photos, 2 maps

978-1-4214-2733-1 $49.95 hc/e-book

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978-1-4214-2743-0 $32.95 pb/e-book

Republic of Numbers Unexpected Stories of Mathematical Americans through History

David Lindsay Roberts This fascinating narrative history of math in America introduces readers to the diverse and vibrant people behind pivotal moments in the nation’s mathematical maturation.

2019 256 pp., 22 b&w illus.

978-1-4214-3308-0 $29.95 hc/e-book

Popular Science

Butterflies of the World

Owls of the World

Adrian Hoskins, F.R.E.S.

James Duncan

You’re certain to find your favorite butterfly— no matter how exotic—featured within the pages of this lavishly illustrated guide to Lepidoptera life on Earth.

Experience enigmatic owls across the globe through exquisite photos and intriguing scientific facts.

2018 192 pp., 127 color illus.

2018 312 pp., 368 color photos, 1 line drawing, 5 graphs

978-1-4214-2718-8 $29.95 hardcover

978-1-4214-2717-1 $34.95 hardcover

Plane Crash

Honeybee Hotel

The Forensics of Aviation Disasters

The Waldorf Astoria’s Rooftop Garden and the Heart of NYC

George Bibel and Captain Robert Hedges

Leslie Day The fascinating story of the urban honeybee garden on the roof of the legendary Waldorf Astoria hotel.

2018 208 pp.

14 color photos, 39 b&w illus., 2 line drawings

978-1-4214-2624-2 $22.95 hc/e-book

The Environment A History of the Idea

Paul Warde, Libby Robin, and Sverker Sörlin An intellectual and scientific history of the idea of the environment.

2018 256 pp., 2 figures

978-1-4214-2679-2 $29.95 hc/e-book

Melding a pilot’s practical view of life in the cockpit with the expertise of an engineering professor to give readers an insider look at plane crashes.

2018 328 pp., 15 b&w photos, 50 line drawings

978-1-4214-2448-4 $29.95 hc/e-book

Immunity William E. Paul, MD A leading figure in immunology takes readers inside the remarkably powerful human immune system.

CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2015

280 pp., 14 halftones, 10 line drawings

978-1-4214-2528-3 $18.95 pb/e-book

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The Sting of the Wild

Life in the Dark

Justin O. Schmidt

Illuminating Biodiversity in the Shadowy Haunts of Planet Earth

The “King of Sting” describes his adventures with insects and the pain scale that’s made him a scientific celebrity.

Danté Fenolio

Foreword INDIES Award

Stunning, never-before-seen photographs of creatures that live in complete darkness.

2016 280 pp., 13 color plates

2016 312 pp., 446 color photos

978-1-4214-2564-1 $19.95 pb/e-book

Train Wreck The Forensics of Rail Disasters

George Bibel Gripping forensic tales explain how and why trains crash.

2012

368 pp., 19 halftones, 101 line drawings

978-1-4214-2707-2 $24.95 pb/e-book

The Snake and the Salamander Reptiles and Amphibians from Maine to Virginia text by Alvin R. Breisch

illustrations by Matt Patterson A beautifully illustrated tour of the region’s snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, and salamanders.

National Outdoor Book Award of the NOBA Foundation 2017

232 pp., 93 color illus.

978-1-4214-2157-5 $49.95 hc/e-book

Candid Creatures How Camera Traps Reveal the Mysteries of Nature

Roland Kays A riveting collection of photographs that captures wild animals in their native habitats.

2016 280 pp.

604 color photos, 12 color illus., 72 maps, 22 graphs

978-1-4214-1888-9 $39.95 hc/e-book

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978-1-4214-1863-6 $39.95 hc/e-book

Popular Science

The Annihilation of Nature

Emmy Noether’s Wonderful Theorem

Human Extinction of Birds and Mammals

revised and updated edition

Gerardo Ceballos, Anne H. Ehrlich, and Paul R. Ehrlich

Dwight E. Neuenschwander

Environmental scientists reveal the victims of humanity’s massive assault on nature.

One of the most important—and beautiful— mathematical solutions ever devised, Noether’s theorem touches on every aspect of physics.

2015

2017

208 pp., 83 color photos

978-1-4214-1718-9 $29.95 hc/e-book

344 pp., 5 b&w photos, 15 line drawings

978-1-4214-2267-1 $30.00 pb/e-book

The Carbon Code How You Can Become a Climate Change Hero

Brett Favaro Save the planet—and yourself—by joining the fight against climate change.

2017

232 pp.

978-1-4214-2253-4 $22.95 hc/e-book

Shifting Baselines in the Chesapeake Bay An Environmental History

Victor S. Kennedy This environmental history of America’s largest estuary provides insight into how and why its former productivity and abundant fisheries have declined.

2018 168 pp., 1 color illus, 57 b&w illus., 4 maps

978-1-4214-2654-9 $59.95 hc/e-book

Patently Mathematical Picking Partners, Passwords, and Careers by the Numbers

Jeff Suzuki Uncovers the surprising ways math shapes our lives—from whom we date to what we learn.

2018 296 pp., 38 b&w illus.

978-1-4214-2705-8 $34.95 hc/e-book

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Bestselling Textbooks

New Water Resources Science and Society

George M. Hornberger and Debra Perrone A scientifically rigorous text grounded in socioeconomic reality that examines both physical hydrology and contemporary water usage issues.

2019 280 pp., 84 duotones

978-1-4214-3295-3 $64.95 pb/e-book

Ornithology Foundation, Analysis, and Application edited by Michael L. Morrison, Amanda D. Rodewald, Gary Voelker, Melanie R. Colón, and Jonathan F. Prather

The essential text for ornithology courses, this book will leave students with a lifelong understanding and appreciation of the biology and ecology of birds.

2018 1016 pp., 730 color illus., 206 line drawings

978-1-4214-2471-2 $110.00 hc/e-book

Mammalogy Techniques Lab Manual James M. Ryan A hands-on lab manual for instructors incorpoating fieldwork into their courses on mammalogy.

2018 192 pp., 167 b&w illus.

978-1-4214-2607-5 $39.95 pb/e-book

Becoming a Wildlife Professional edited by Scott E. Henke and Paul R. Krausman The essential guide for anyone planning a career in wildlife management and conservation.

Published in association with The Wildlife Society 2017

232 pp., 58 b&w photos

978-1-4214-2306-7 $85.00 hc/e-book

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Insects

Understanding Topology

Evolutionary Success, Unrivaled Diversity, and World Domination

A Practical Introduction

David B. Rivers

A fresh approach to topology makes this complex topic easier for students to master.

An introduction to the intriguing world of insects, from bullet ants to butterflies.

2017

488 pp., 282 color photos, 35 color illus., 26 b&w illus.

Shaun V. Ault

2017

416 pp., 45 b&w illus.

978-1-4214-2407-1 $99.95 hc/e-book

978-1-4214-2170-4 $99.95 hc/e-book

New edition forthcoming in 2020

Mammalogy Adaptation, Diversity, Ecology fourth edition

George A. Feldhamer, Lee C. Drickamer, Stephen H. Vessey, Joseph F. Merritt, and Carey Krajewski A completely revised and updated edition of the leading mammalogy textbook.

2014 768 pp., 235 halftones, 371 line drawings

978-1-4214-1588-8 $110.00 hc/e-book

Elements of Physical Hydrology second edition

George M. Hornberger, Patricia L. Wiberg, Jeffrey P. Raffensperger, and Paolo D’Odorico The most cogent textbook ever produced on the topic, this revised and expanded edition will be welcomed by students and professionals alike.

2014 392 pp., 156 line drawings

978-1-4214-1373-0 $74.95 hc/e-book

Calculus in Context Background, Basics, and Applications Alexander J. Hahn

A new approach to teaching calculus that uses historical examples and draws on applications from science and engineering.

2017

712 pp., 645 line drawings

978-1-4214-2230-5 $95.00 hc/e-book

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Wildlife Management & Conservation Series Editor: Paul R. Krausman Published in association with The Wildlife Society

New The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation

Quantitative Analyses in Wildlife Science

edited by Shane P. Mahoney and Valerius Geist

edited by Leonard A. Brennan, Andrew N. Tri, and Bruce G. Marcot

The foremost experts on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation come together to discuss its role in the rescue, recovery, and future of our wildlife resources.

An authoritative guide to quantitative methods that will help wildlife scientists improve analysis and decision-making.

2019 184 pp.

2019 344 pp., 105 b&w illus.

978-1-4214-3280-9 $74.95 hc/e-book

978-1-4214-3107-9 $74.95 hc/e-book

Renewable Energy and Wildlife Conservation

International Wildlife Management

edited by Christopher E. Moorman, Steven M. Grodsky, and Susan P. Rupp

edited by John L. Koprowski and Paul R. Krausman

Brings together disparate conversations about wildlife conservation and renewable energy.

Conservation Challenges in a Changing World

New in Paperback Essential Readings in Wildlife Management and Conservation edited by Paul R. Krausman and Bruce D. Leopold An annotated collection of classic papers that cover the rich history of wildlife science from Aldo Leopold to Daniel Decker.

2019 280 pp., 33 b&w photos, 9 maps, 3 charts, 11 graphs

A call for wildlife conservationists to transcend the boundaries of locality, share best practices, and unite with a common voice to influence global policy.

978-1-4214-3272-4 $74.95 hc/e-book

2019 248 pp., 36 b&w photos, 5 maps, 4 charts, 2 graphs

978-1-4214-2708-9 $49.95 pb

978-1-4214-3285-4 $74.95 hc/e-book

New edition forthcoming in 2020

2013

696 pp., 2 halftones

The Wildlife Techniques Manual seventh edition 2-vol. set Volume 1: Research Volume 2: Management

edited by Nova J. Silvy 2012 1,136 pp.

191 b&w illus., 78 halftones

978-1-4214-0159-1 $165.00 hc/e-book   8 Johns Hopkins University Press

Mammalogy

Walker’s Mammals of the World

Reproduction in Mammals

Monotremes, Marsupials, Afrotherians, Xenarthrans, and Sundatherians

The Female Perspective

Ronald M. Nowak

A fascinating look at the diverse reproductive strategies of numerous female mammals, from hyenas to goats, kangaroos to whales.

The preeminent guide to the world’s mammals is now enhanced with a dramatically expanded volume covering 19 orders, including such creatures as elephants, armadillos, and manatees.

Virginia Hayssen and Teri J. Orr

2017

368 pp., 45 b&w illus.

978-1-4214-2315-9 $69.95 hc/e-book

2018 784 pp., 508 color photos

978-1-4214-2467-5 $99.95 hc

Mountain Lions of the Black Hills History and Ecology

Jonathan A. Jenks The story of the recovery of mountain lions in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

2018 160 pp., 57 b&w photos, 15 graphs

978-1-4214-2442-2 $75.00 hc/e-book

Keys for Identifying Mexican Mammals revised and updated edition

Lagomorphs Pikas, Rabbits, and Hares of the World edited by Andrew T. Smith, Charlotte H. Johnston, Paulo C. Alves, and Klaus Hackländer

The definitive guide to all lagomorphs— pikas, rabbits, and hares.

2017

280 pp., 91 color photos, 92 color illus., 2 line drawings

978-1-4214-2340-1 $89.95 hc/e-book

Milk

Sergio Ticul Álvarez-Castañeda, Ticul Álvarez, and Noé González-Ruiz

The Biology of Lactation

Fully updated and revised, this is the bestselling comprehensive bilingual identification guide to Mexico’s diverse mammalian fauna.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the substance that binds all mammals together.

2017

2016 296 pp., 7 b&w photos, 14 line drawings

528 pp., 233 halftones, 4 line drawings

978-1-4214-2210-7 $44.95 pb/e-book

Michael L. Power and Jay Schulkin

978-1-4214-2042-4 $70.00 hc/e-book

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Mammalogy

Wild Equids

Beaked Whales

Ecology, Management, and Conservation

A Complete Guide to Their Biology and Conservation

edited by Jason I. Ransom and Petra Kaczensky The first expert synthesis of the diverse studies conducted on wild equids worldwide.

Richard Ellis and James G. Mead

2016 248 pp., 31 b&w illus., 8 maps

The only book dedicated to the mysterious beaked whale, this beautiful volume combines full-color illustrations with fascinating facts.

978-1-4214-1909-1 $69.95 hc/e-book

2017

208 pp., 25 color illus., 29 line drawings

978-1-4214-2182-7 $79.95 hc/e-book

The Mammals of Luzon Island Biogeography and Natural History of a Philippine Fauna

Lawrence R. Heaney, Danilo S. Balete, and Eric A. Rickart A beautifully illustrated guide to the complete mammalian biodiversity of the Philippines’ largest island.

2016 304 pp.

36 color photos, 125 color illus., 110 maps, 33 charts

978-1-4214-1837-7 $75.00 hc/e-book

Florida Manatees Biology, Behavior, and Conservation John E. Reynolds III

photographs by Wayne Lynch A photographic journey into the secret world of Florida’s beloved manatee.

CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2017

160 pp., 141 color photos

978-1-4214-2191-9 $39.95 hc/e-book

North Atlantic Right Whales From Hunted Leviathan to Conservation Icon

David W. Laist The fascinating story of North Atlantic right whales—from their evolutionary origin, through a thousand-year history of relentless pursuit by whalers, to ongoing efforts to rescue them from the brink of extinction.

2017 464 pp.

76 b&w photos, 12 maps, 6 graphs, 8 color plates

978-1-4214-2098-1 $44.95 hc/e-book

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Paleontology and Evolution

New The Rise of Reptiles 320 Million Years of Evolution

Hans-Dieter Sues The defining masterwork on the evolution of reptiles.

2019 400 pp., 236 color illus., 120 b&w illus.

978-1-4214-2867-3 $84.95 hc/e-book

The Rise of Marine Mammals

The Rise of Birds

50 Million Years of Evolution

225 Million Years of Evolution

Annalisa Berta

second edition

illustrated by James L. Sumich

Sankar Chatterjee

A compelling look at the evolutionary history of marine mammals over the past 50 million years.

The most comprehensive account of the origin of ancient and modern birds—the “living dinosaurs.”

2017 216 pp., 27 color photos, 68 color illus., 79 line drawings

2015 392 pp.

1 halftone, 161 line drawings

978-1-4214-2325-8 $75.00 hc/e-book

978-1-4214-1590-1 $59.95 hc/e-book

The Rise of Fishes 500 Million Years of Evolution second edition

John A. Long “One could almost take this for a coffee-table book at first glance, so profusely and well is it illustrated . . . a visual celebration of the glories of biological diversity as seen in the fossil record.”—Nature 2010 304 pp.

274 color illus., 70 line drawings

978-0-8018-9695-8 $67.00 hc

Smilodon The Iconic Sabertooth

edited by Lars Werdelin, H. Gregory McDonald, and Christopher A. Shaw The consummate guide to the ultimate sabertooth.

2018 224 pp., 39 b&w photos, 1 map, 14 graphs, 16 color plates

978-0-8018-2556-6 $110.00 hc/e-book

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Paleontology and Evolution Birds of Stone Chinese Avian Fossils from the Age of Dinosaurs

Luis M. Chiappe and Meng Qingjin Captivating photographs of the world’s most detailed bird fossils illuminate the early diversity of avifauna.

2016 304 pp., 184 color photos, 5 b&w photos, 11 line drawings

978-1-4214-2024-0 $85.00 hc/e-book

Trees of Life A Visual History of Evolution

Theodore W. Pietsch PROSE Awards

“With the concept of evolution now often iconified to the point of misrepresentation, Trees of Life reminds us that both the idea and its representation were—and are—fluid, debated, and reconstructed.”—Science 2013

376 pp., 5 halftones, 226 line drawings

978-1-4214-1185-9 $37.95 pb

Extinction and Radiation How the Fall of Dinosaurs Led to the Rise of Mammals J. David Archibald

“An excellent compendium of the current state of paleontological knowledge about the contemporaneous histories of these two groups.”—Quarterly Review of Biology 2011

120 pp., 3 b&w photos, 6 b&w illus., 12 line drawings, 6 maps, 14 graphs

978-0-8018-9805-1 $69.00 hc

The Other Saber-tooths Scimitar-tooth Cats of the Western Hemisphere edited by Virginia L. Naples, Larry D. Martin, and John P. Babiarz

“A must-read for all saber-tooth researchers and educated readers interested in these awe-inspiring predators.”—Quarterly Review of Biology 2011

252 pp., 65 color illus., 65 halftones, 2 line drawings

978-0-8018-9664-4 $120.00 hc

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Ichthyology and Herpetology

New Tunas and Billfishes of the World

Freshwater Mollusks of the World

Bruce Collette and John Graves

A Distribution Atlas

illustrated by Val Kells

edited by Charles Lydeard and Kevin S. Cummings

The definitive resource on tunas and billfishes from the world’s top authorities.

2019 352 pp., 241 color illus., 61 maps

978-1-4214-3157-4 $75.00 hc

The definitive resource on the biology and evolution of freshwater mollusks.

2019 256 pp., 41 color photos, 43 color illus.

978-1-4214-2731-7 $125.00 hc/e-book

Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Virginia Paul E. Bugas, Jr., Corbin D. Hilling, Val Kells, Michael J. Pinder, Derek A. Wheaton, and Donald J. Orth illustrated by Val Kells and Joseph R. Tomelleri A beautifully illustrated guide to the diverse and numerous freshwater fish species in Virginia.

Ecology and Conservation of the Diamond-backed Terrapin edited by Willem M. Roosenburg and Victor S. Kennedy

2019 200 pp., 36 color photos, 179 color illus., 26 b&w illus.

A fascinating look at the diamond-backed terrapin—an important, iconic, and imperiled American reptile.

978-1-4214-3305-9 $27.95 pb/e-book

2018 296 pp., 42 halftones, 23 line drawings

978-1-4214-2626-6 $79.95 hc/e-book

The Future of Bluefin Tunas Ecology, Fisheries Management, and Conservation edited by Barbara A. Block

The most thorough and current account of scientific research on bluefin tunas—the largest, most sought-after tunas in the world.

2019 360 pp., 45 color illus., 15 b&w illus., 26 maps

978-1-4214-2963-2 $124.95 hc/e-book

Snakes of Central and Western Africa Jean-Philippe Chippaux and Kate Jackson The first—and only—authoritative guide to the snakes of Central and Western Africa.

2019 448 pp., 429 color photos, 155 maps

978-1-4214-2719-5 $84.95 hc/e-book

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Ichthyology and Herpetology

American Snakes

Stream Fish Community Dynamics

Sean P. Graham

A Critical Synthesis

foreword by Rick Shine

William J. Matthews and Edie Marsh-Matthews

The captivating and beautifully illustrated true story of snakes in America.

2018 312 pp., 167 color photos, 24 color illus.

978-1-4214-2359-3 $29.95 hc/e-book

The Maryland Amphibian and Reptile Atlas edited by Heather R. Cunningham and Nathan H. Nazdrowicz

The most comprehensive synthesis of stream fish community research ever produced.

CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2017 360 pp.

31 color photos, 17 b&w photos, 50 line drawings

978-1-4214-2202-2 $64.95 hc/e-book

The definitive resource for finding, identifying, and conserving Maryland’s amphibians and reptiles.

A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes

2018 312 pp.

106 color photos, 6 b&w illus., 255 maps, 5 graphs

A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to West Coast marine fishes.

978-1-4214-2595-5 $74.95 hc/e-book

From Alaska to California Val Kells, Luiz A. Rocha, and Larry G. Allen

2016 376 pp., 996 color illus.

978-1-4214-1832-2 $25.00 pb

Sharks of the Shallows Coastal Species in Florida and the Bahamas

Jeffrey C. Carrier photographs by Andy Murch, Jillian Morris, and Duncan Brake Thrilling underwater photographs enrich this unique guide to the shallow-water sharks of Florida and the Bahamas.

2017

212 pp., 239 color plates

978-1-4214-2294-7 $34.95 hc/e-book

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A Field Guide to Coastal Fishes From Maine to Texas Val Kells and Kent Carpenter

A comprehensive guide to the more than 1,000 nearshore and offshore fishes that live in brackish and marine waters from Maine to Texas.

2011

448 pp., 1,079 color illus., 192 b&w illus., 1 map

978-0-8018-9838-9 $27.00 pb

Ichthyology and Herpetology

Marine Fishes of Florida

The Leatherback Turtle

David B. Snyder and George H. Burgess

Biology and Conservation edited by James R. Spotila and Pilar Santidrián Tomillo

The essential illustrated guide to Florida’s marine fishes.

2016 392 pp., 495 color photos

978-1-4214-1872-8 $39.95 pb/e-book

Migration Ecology of Marine Fishes David Hallock Secor A revelatory look at the secrets of marine fish migration.

2015

304 pp., 84 line drawings

The most comprehensive book ever written on leatherback sea turtles.

2015 246 pp.

9 b&w photos, 70 line drawings, 16 color plates

978-1-4214-1708-0 $70.00 hc/e-book

Biology and Conservation of North American Tortoises

978-1-4214-1612-0 $99.95 hc/e-book

edited by David C. Rostal, Earl D. McCoy, and Henry R. Mushinsky

Marsupial Frogs

The most comprehensive book ever published on North America’s native tortoises.

Gastrotheca and Allied Genera

William E. Duellman The first major synthesis of marsupial frogs, this book is the magnum opus of renowned herpetologist William E. Duellman.

2015

432 pp., 103 color photos, 80 line drawings, 57 maps

978-1-4214-1675-5 $120.00 hc/e-book

2014 208 pp., 19 halftones, 30 line drawings

978-1-4214-1377-8 $69.95 hc/e-book

The Skeleton Revealed An Illustrated Tour of the Vertebrates

Steve Huskey Gorgeous high-contrast photographs reveal the eerie beauty of the vertebrate skeleton.

2017

360 pp., 192 b&w photos

978-1-4214-2148-3 $49.95 hc/e-book

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