Grzimek’s Animal Life
provided by Gale Cengage
Summary: Grzimek’s Animal Life is a large
encyclopedia of animal life provided to libraries as a subscription
database. Grzimek’s was originally
published as a thirteen volume set in German.
It was translated to English in 1975.
As of 2009, the encyclopedia has been available online offered by Gale
Cengage. The encyclopedia covers over
4,000 species with information on evolution, habitat, behavior, and range. The database is updated regularly by
worldwide experts. Users are able to
view photos and videos. The database
provides audio tracks to help users learn pronunciations. The database can be translated into eleven
languages and has the ability to read the articles to users. This is a great database to learn more about
the animals in our world.
Review: This is a great research database. The encyclopedia provides tons of information
on different animal species. Students
assigned research projects or just wanting to learn more about the animal world
will love this database. The homepage
contains a large search box that is easy to find. Users will also find the top articles
featured on the homepage. There are
boxes on the left hand side that will lead users to different animal species,
such as mammals, reptiles, fish, ect. If
the user is merely browsing, these boxes will be helpful in learning more about
each animal species.
Once a user types in an animal in the search box, they are
directed to a list of articles associated with that animal. The first item listed is usually the
encyclopedia entry. The entry describes
the animal and provides information about the animal’s behavior, diet, and
conservation status. There is also a
globe that shows users where the animal lives.
The page also provides photos, illustration, and videos on the
animal. This is a great resource for
teachers and students.
Genre: Subscription Database
Interest Level: ages 9 and up
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