examples used could have been clarified cluded on the association of the giraffe with more illustrations. I highly recom- and early man and, more recently, the mend The Web of Adaptation to anyone European people. interested in ornithology or ecology. The authors survey the giraffe popula- SUMMER STUDIES Kenneth L. Gardner tions throughout the African Continent ClarenceOlson School identifying with the ideal habitats, their ON THE Woodstock,Illinois effect on such habitats and the effect MAINE COAST man is having on them. The impact of hunting and conservation measures is CHECKLIST OF THE WORLD'S pointedly discussed. The book provides BIRDS data related to diseases and their effect College of the Atlantic in by Edward S. Gruson with the assist- on giraffe populations. Bar Harbor, Maine offers ance of Richard A. Forster. 1976. Chapters relating to behavioral aspects six courses in its 1977 Sum- Quadrangle, The New York Times are done with authority and include ter- mer Session: Maine Mam- Book Co. (10 East 53rd St., New York ritoriality, flehmening of female urine, mals, Mushroom Identifi- 10022). 219 p. $10.95. battling between male bulls and necking. cation, Poetry Workshop, Birdwatchers, this book is for you. Social grouping is also discussed, as is Flora of the Maine Coast, book is, without Birds from all over the globe are assem- maternal behavior. The Why Wilderness?, and a doubt, a diary of the life of the giraffe. bled in one volume. The listing of species Downloaded from http://online.ucpress.edu/abt/article-pdf/39/4/253/35065/4445905.pdf by guest on 28 September 2021 Chapters relating to the taxonomy, evo- Maine Coast History and is complete and up to date, with scientific Architecture. name, common name, authorities and lution and relationship to the okapi and distribution areas given for each bird. fossil giraffids are as complete as can be Codes refer to the endpapers where the expected. Data tables on every conceivable topic faunal regions are delineated. Although For information write: the book contains all this information, it are included for the reader's use. Dia- photographs are used exten- is a reasonable size and could be carried grams and Director, the book to enhance easily in the field. It is not intended for sively throughout Summer Studies, the text. I believe that additional photo- identification and has no pictures. Unlike College of the jp graphs would continue to connect text a similar book published in 1974 it does Atlantic, with visual perception. Yet, this book is Box BT, not doublespace everything; thus, it is definitely a well-researched reference Bar Harbor, more compact and less expensive but providing desired and complete informa- Maine 04609. allow the bird "lister" much does not tion to the reader. The text is easily to put in dates and places of sight- space understood by the non-scientist, and seg- ings. ments, such as the effect of the giraffe on one or two of the The family name, man, are geared for the lay reader. number commoner bird names and the I believe this book would be an ex- each DIALOG UES of recorded species are given for cellent reference at both the high school have heading. Because no order names and college-level. Its organization makes been included, it is a little more difficult the information easy to find, and it would IN to locate a particularbird or see relation- be a valuable addition to any school, ships other than familial. However, there college, university, or personal library. the generic names are indexes to both James L. Kelly MODERN and the common names. The bibliogra- Universityof Northern Iowa and the sources are phy is extensive Cedar Falls indicated by each name. BIOLOGY This book will appeal to a specific group and would have little use in a ZOOLOGY AUDIOCASSETTE/COLOR SLIDE PRO- libraryor classroom. If this is your inter- by Malcolm S. Gordon in collaboration GRAMS ON THE LEADING EDGE OF D. WORLD est, you will want a personal copy to with George A. Bartholomew, John CURRENT RESEARCH BY IN CELL BIOLOGY, NU- annotate as desired. O'Connor, and Everett C. Olson. AUTHORITIES TRITION, METABOLISM, ENDOCRINE Jane W. Lusk 1976. 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REVIEWS 253 organisms is very complete and well integrated with evolutionary concepts. An effort has been made to minimize the scientific nomenclature which can often be an added burden for students. In some cases, however, this lack of added terminology makes it difficult for the reader to place the group under dis- cussion into a category (phylum, order or class). The survey of animals is also designed so that about 20 percent of the material (e.g., classes of annelids, and orders of insects and mammals) may be deemphasized or omitted with relative ^. ,o,,-,,, M 171,,, M~~AoOBILE'=A ease. The references for additional read- ing given at the end of each chapter are designed for participation generally of an advanced nature and are and involvement with more likely to be of value to the instruc- tor than to the student.

S living, growing plants. Downloaded from http://online.ucpress.edu/abt/article-pdf/39/4/253/35065/4445905.pdf by guest on 28 September 2021 The book is generously illustratedwith black and white photographs and line drawings accented with a blue-green In one practical,economical unit, the PLANT-mobile?brings the full life cycle of plants right into the classroomand laboratory.At all grade coloration. Some of the illustrations levels, it providesthe equipment for studentsto plant, transplant,feed, could be more informative through vary temperatureand light, and then observe,record and analyze plant additional labeling. Though extremely behaviorunder controlled conditions. well written, the chapter on animal be- Sturdy and compact, the No. 308 unit uses only 41/2sq. ft. havior is the poorest illustrated in that it of floor space. Shelves are within easy reach, so that trays has relatively few, long quality photo- may be removed and taken to desks or work tables for graphs with one third of the animals individual study. Rolls easily on double ball bearing, 3" pictured being seals. lockable casters for transportfrom one instructionalor lab As a textbook, Zoology is a major areato another. contribution with its' stress on physiology Constructed of 1" heavy-gaugetubular steel. Finish is and molecular and cellular biology, its' silver-beigebaked-on epoxy enamel. Each shelf has height- adjustable combination Gro-lux fluorescent and incandes- up to date content, and its' avoidance of cent light fixtures that are dual-switchedso that either type encyclopedic coverage. While it is not of light may be used individuallyor both together.Soil trays likely to be an important acquisition for are shatter-proof and have removable pot-holding inserts libraries, it is an important alternative and pots for individualplantings. _ textbook in zoology. Two heat-retentionblackout covers are furnished,| y J{7 John W. Ferner one for total blackout and one for partialblackout. / L{ Franklinand MarshallCollege Lancaster, Pennsylvania Accompanying teacher's manual offers step-by-step instructions (with 48 illustrations) for -KT 40 demonstrations and projects to integrate with, , and enrich, basic and advanced science curricula. I__ THE BIOLOGY OF HUMAN ACTION by Vernon Reynolds. 1976. W. H. >JE W E JEWEL AQUARIUM DIVISION Freeman and.Company (600 Market =swvJEWEL INDUSTRIES,INC. L 5005 W. Arm itage Ave., Chicago, 111.60639 St., San Francisco 94104). 269 p. $11.95 hardback;$6.50 softback. NewCatalog tells itall. Write for your free copy. This book is, as the author states, a synthesis of biology, psychology and sociology in relation to human action. This, along with the fact the author is The text is knowledgeably written many details very quickly. These areas an anthropologist, aids the reader in throughout with few errors. Although the might be more easily understood if stu- gaining a necessary perspective of what writing styles of the authors differ, the dents have a general biology course and the author is attempting to say. For ex- transition from one author to another is some knowledge of chemistry. Heavy ample, the discussions of Lorenz's On generally smooth. The authors differ emphasis on organ physiology is a Aggression or Morris's The Naked Ape significantlyin their use of terms in heavy unique aspect of this book. There is a are critical in attacking what Reynolds type, some use more than six times as strong reliance on the molecular and calls anomalies and distortions. As in the many terms per page as others. This cellular background in areas such as aforementioned and in another discus- variation will undoubtedly confuse stu- digestion, muscle function, gas exchange sion of the "gross mistakes and miscon- dents wondering exactly what they and nerve function. The physiological ceptions" in Ardrey's The Social Con- "need to know," and clarificationby the emphasis is somewhat at the expense of tract, the reader must realize Reynolds is instructorwill be needed. more morphological considerations, such setting the stage for subsequent chapters The chapters on molecular and cellular as in the digestive systems where there is on human actions and their causation. biology and related areas in the coverage no mention of the mechanical break- Quite possibly this book could have been of genetics and development review down of foods. The review of groups of called the "ethology of human action"

254 THEAMERICAN BIOLOGY TEACHER, APRIL 1977