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4-6Picture This! series.
This eclectic but organized book presents comparative data about animals, such as depth distribution of deep-sea life and flying abilities of bird species, through minimal text and busy, colorful infographics (tables, graphs, maps, callout labels, etc.). The volume requires careful study instead of light browsing, but occasional humor heightens the appeal. Though generally correct, there are few inaccuracies. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.