Color illustrations with brief entries on range, habitat, size of the higher level animals within each family. There are also two related encyclopedias on animal behavior. Many color pictures. Many pictures and illustrations. Arranged by scientific name.
Covers range, breeding, habitation, description and economic importance.
These follow a common format, both having the same publisher. For example, they provide information on the identification, range of the species plus subspecies. Numerous plates accompany each volume as do range maps and chapters on capturing and care of the animal in captivity. Students frequently ask for dissection manuals for various animals. The aforementioned books will not help you at all.