Wild Animals of North America
by National Geographic Society (U.S.) ; National Geographic Book Service
ISBN: 0870447009
ISBN-13: 9780870447006
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Publisher: National Geographic Society
Published date: 1987
Pages: 406
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Wild Animals of North America
Washington, DC, U.S.A.: National Geographic Society, 1987 spine cocked; jacket and cover have light edgewear; jacket mylared for protection.. Revised Edition. Hard Cover. Good +/Good +. Oversize Hardcover. ( more information)
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