Gamble, Cyndi. Leopards; natural history & conservation.GAMBLE, Cyndi. Leopards; natural history & conservation. World Life Library, dist. by Voyageur voy·a·geur n. pl. voy·a·geurs A woodsman, boatman, or guide employed by a fur company to transport goods and supplies between remote stations in Canada or the U.S. Northwest. . 48p. illus. map. bibliog. index. c2004. 0-89658-656-1. $12.95. SA Gamble's concern for threatened exotic wildlife translates into an impassioned text, illustrated by Rodney Griffiths's elegant photographs that capture the big cat with the lens. Gamble's style is straightforward and succinct with touches of lyricism lyr·i·cism n. 1. a. The character or quality of subjectivity and sensuality of expression, especially in the arts. b. The quality or state of being melodious; melodiousness. 2. . The presentation of the leopard and two variants, the clouded leopard clouded leopard see clouded leopard. and the snow leopard snow leopard or ounce Endangered species ( Uncia uncia;) of nocturnal long-haired cat that inhabits the high mountains of Central Asia and India. It is about 6 ft (1.8 m) long, including the 3-ft (1-m) tail, stands about 2 ft (0. , speaks vividly of life in the wild. Contributing to the book's use in lesson planning and individual research are a distribution chart, three maps of the species' global habitats, a brief list of suggested readings, and details of the leopard's size, reproduction, and life history. Mary Ellen Snodgrass The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. Please help [ improve the introduction] to meet Wikipedia's layout standards. You can discuss the issue on the talk page. , Hickory, NC S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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