Kirshner, David
Overview
| Works: | 19 works in 77 publications in 6 languages and 4,463 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Encyclopedias Juvenile works Reference works Dictionaries Pictorial works |
| Roles: | Illustrator, Editor |
| Classifications: | QL640.7, 597.9 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
David Kirshner
Encyclopedia of birds by
Joseph Michael Forshaw(
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)
13 editions published between 1991 and 2004 in English and held by 1,485 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A comprehensive illustrated guide by international experts."--Jacket subtitle
13 editions published between 1991 and 2004 in English and held by 1,485 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A comprehensive illustrated guide by international experts."--Jacket subtitle
Encyclopedia of reptiles & amphibians by
Harold G Cogger(
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14 editions published between 1992 and 2003 in English and held by 1,415 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Facts and photos of reptiles and amphibians
14 editions published between 1992 and 2003 in English and held by 1,415 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Facts and photos of reptiles and amphibians
Bears by
Ian Stirling(
Book
)
7 editions published between 1993 and 2000 in English and German and held by 277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the first international survey of bears divided into 3 sections. The first, Evolution and biology, provides an overview of the origins, development, biology, and behavior of bears. The second section, Bears up close, examines each species in detail and reviews the most recent research findings. The final section, Bears and humans, surveys the history of interaction between bears and people and provides advice on how people should behave in bear territory. Considers human attitudes toward bears from the viewpoint of anthropology, art, and literature and evaluates the role of bears in zoos and circuses and their use as sources of food and medicine
7 editions published between 1993 and 2000 in English and German and held by 277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the first international survey of bears divided into 3 sections. The first, Evolution and biology, provides an overview of the origins, development, biology, and behavior of bears. The second section, Bears up close, examines each species in detail and reviews the most recent research findings. The final section, Bears and humans, surveys the history of interaction between bears and people and provides advice on how people should behave in bear territory. Considers human attitudes toward bears from the viewpoint of anthropology, art, and literature and evaluates the role of bears in zoos and circuses and their use as sources of food and medicine
Mammals by
Carson Creagh(
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)
9 editions published in 1990 in English and Spanish and held by 240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the physical structure, metabolism, and life cycle of mammals and discusses how they fit into the food chain
9 editions published in 1990 in English and Spanish and held by 240 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the physical structure, metabolism, and life cycle of mammals and discusses how they fit into the food chain
Reptiles and amphibians by
Claire Craig(
Book
)
2 editions published between 1996 and 2001 in English and held by 172 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Looks at reptiles and amphibians on land and in the water to help you spot them before they spot you
2 editions published between 1996 and 2001 in English and held by 172 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Looks at reptiles and amphibians on land and in the water to help you spot them before they spot you
Biology and evolution of crocodylians by
Gordon C Grigg(
Book
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9 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Gordon Grigg's authoritative and accessible text and David Kirshner's stunning interpretive artwork and color photographs combine expertly in this contemporary celebration of crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials. This book showcases the skills and capabilities that allow crocodylians to live how and where they do. It covers the biology and ecology of the extant species, conservation issues, crocodylian-human interaction, and the evolutionary history of the group, and includes a vast amount of new information; 25 percent of 1,100 cited publications have appeared since 2007. Richly ilustrated with more than five hundred color photographs and black-and-white illustrations, this book will benchmark reference work for crocodylian biologists, herpetologists, and vertebrate biologists for years to come." -- Back of book
9 editions published in 2015 in English and held by 130 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Gordon Grigg's authoritative and accessible text and David Kirshner's stunning interpretive artwork and color photographs combine expertly in this contemporary celebration of crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials. This book showcases the skills and capabilities that allow crocodylians to live how and where they do. It covers the biology and ecology of the extant species, conservation issues, crocodylian-human interaction, and the evolutionary history of the group, and includes a vast amount of new information; 25 percent of 1,100 cited publications have appeared since 2007. Richly ilustrated with more than five hundred color photographs and black-and-white illustrations, this book will benchmark reference work for crocodylian biologists, herpetologists, and vertebrate biologists for years to come." -- Back of book
Dinosaurs by
Paul M. A Willis(
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)
2 editions published between 1996 and 2003 in Spanish and English and held by 91 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduces dinosaurs, discussing the different categories, what they looked like, what they ate, how we know about them through the study of fossils, and why they may have become extinct
2 editions published between 1996 and 2003 in Spanish and English and held by 91 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Introduces dinosaurs, discussing the different categories, what they looked like, what they ate, how we know about them through the study of fossils, and why they may have become extinct
Woodland wildlife by
Terence Lindsey(
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1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Revelation of the many insects, birds, and other animals that shelter among the trees in our woodlands
1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Revelation of the many insects, birds, and other animals that shelter among the trees in our woodlands
Encyclopedia of reptiles, amphibians and fishes(
Book
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Encyclopedia of animals : mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians by
Readers Digest(
Book
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6 editions published between 1993 and 2003 in English and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive encyclopedia on four major animal groups: mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians
6 editions published between 1993 and 2003 in English and held by 20 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A comprehensive encyclopedia on four major animal groups: mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians
Les mammifères(
Book
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3 editions published in 1991 in French and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Un album qui permettra "d'apprécier la diversité structurelle et écologique des mammifères ainsi que la richesse de leurs comportements". L'illustration, abondante et superbe, comprend des photographies, dessins, diagrammes et cartes
3 editions published in 1991 in French and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Un album qui permettra "d'apprécier la diversité structurelle et écologique des mammifères ainsi que la richesse de leurs comportements". L'illustration, abondante et superbe, comprend des photographies, dessins, diagrammes et cartes
Les poissons(
Book
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1 edition published in 1995 in French and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Les poissons constituent le quatrième et dernier groupe des vertébrés. L'ouvrage est découpé en fonction des différents ordres, chaque ordre étant précédé d'une fiche technique qui résume les caractéristiques des poissons qui le composent
1 edition published in 1995 in French and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Les poissons constituent le quatrième et dernier groupe des vertébrés. L'ouvrage est découpé en fonction des différents ordres, chaque ordre étant précédé d'une fiche technique qui résume les caractéristiques des poissons qui le composent
Les oiseaux bien débuter en ornithologie by
Guilhem Lesaffre(
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1 edition published in 1992 in French and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Présente, de façon scientifique mais accessible à un large public, l'univers des oiseaux, leur classification, leur mode de vie
1 edition published in 1992 in French and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Présente, de façon scientifique mais accessible à un large public, l'univers des oiseaux, leur classification, leur mode de vie
Obratlovci : savci, ptáci, obojživelníci, plazi : encyklopedický průvodce světem zvířat(
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2 editions published in 1994 in Czech and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1994 in Czech and held by 3 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ssaki by
Josef Reichholf(
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2 editions published between 1991 and 1992 in Polish and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published between 1991 and 1992 in Polish and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Le grand livre des reptiles et amphibiens(
Book
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1 edition published in 1994 in French and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1994 in French and held by 2 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Enzyklopädie der Tierwelt Säugetiere by
Edwin Gould(
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1 edition published in 1990 in German and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 1990 in German and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Ryby by
John R Paxton(
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1 edition published in 1994 in Polish and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 1994 in Polish and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
Encyclopedia of reptiles, amphibians and fishes(
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)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 1 WorldCat member library worldwide
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Related Identities
- Forshaw, Joseph Michael Other Author Editor
- Cogger, Harold G. Publishing director Author Editor
- Zweifel, Richard George 1926- Publishing director Editor
- Grigg, Gordon C. (Gordon Clifford) Author
- Shine, Richard Author of introduction
- Stirling, Ian Editor
- Knight, Frank 1941-
- Gould, Edwin 1933- Author Editor
- McKay, George
- Craig, Claire Author
