Vertebrates, Third Edition

		Vertebrates, Third Edition by Ken Kardong
		About the Book

Feature Summary
Pedagogy — The Art & Science of Teaching & Learning
A number of practical features within the textbook enhance its usefulness for students. It is richly illustrated with figures that include new information and provide fresh perspectives. Each chapter opens with an outline. Important concepts and anatomical terms are boldfaced. Cross references direct students to other areas of the text where they can refresh their understanding or clarify an unfamiliar subject. Important literature is cited at the end of each chapter, and a web address connects them to further references and resources. Boxed essays are included in most chapters. Their purpose is to present subjects or historical events that students should find interesting, and perhaps from time to time, even fun. A glossary of definitions is included at the end of the book, with four appendices: (A) Vector Algebra, (B) International System of Units, (C) Common Greek and Latin Combining Forms, and (D) Classification of Chordates.
In addition to its practical features, the textbook also uses selected topics within vertebrate morphology, function, and evolution to develop student skills in critical thinking and mastery of concepts within a coherent framework.