READING AND REFLECTION
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INTRODUCTION
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ABOUT THE BOOK AND
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CONTENT OF THE BOOK
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CONCLUSION
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MY OPINION
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INTRODUCTION
Reading and Reflection is a process to
enhance the proficiency of reading, writing, thinking and communicating in the
language of instruction. It also helps to develop the metacognitive skills and
enhance the capacities as readers and writers by becoming participants in the
process of reading and writing.
As a part of the two year B. Ed
curriculum, teacher trainees are intended to conduct a reading and reflection
of anyone text of their choice and interest. Reading helps to develop
aesthetic, cultural, vocational and professional ethics and values with this
objective in mind student teacher reflect, read and review upon the text book
they read.
ABOUT
THE BOOK AND THE AUTHOR
Sir David Attenborough, born on 8th
May 1926 an English Broadcaster and Natural Historian. He is best known for writing and
presenting. He is a former senior Manger
at the BBC. He is the only person to
have won BAFTA’s for programmes in each of black and white, colour, HD, 3D and
4K. Attenborough is widely considered as
a national treasure in Britain.
Attenborough, who has produced and narrated numerous nature related
works, is a strong advocate for fighting climate change.
David Attenborough has been watching
and learning all his life. A fascinating
and complete insight into the group of animals to which we overselves
belong. He introduces us to the most
diverse group of animals ever to live on earth, from the smallest – the
two-inch pygmy shrew, to the largest The Blue Whale. “The Life of Mammals” is the story of 4,000
species which have outlived the dinosaurs and conquered the farthest places on
earth.
CONTENT OF THE BOOK
Based on the spectacular book “The
Life of Mammals” is written by David Attenborough introduces us to the most
diverse group of animals ever to live on earth, from the smallest-the two-inch
Pygmy Shrew to the largest-the blue whale, from the slowest the sloth, to the
swiftest-the cheetah, from the least attractive-the naked mole rat, to the most
irresistible-a human baby. The “Life of
Mammals” is the story of 4,000 species that have outlived the dinosaurs and
conquered the farthest places on earth.
With bodies kept worm by thick coats to fur and their developing young
protected and nourished within their bodies, they have managed to colonize
every part of the globe, dry or wet, hot or cold. Their adaptations for finding food have also
had a profound effect on the way they move, socialize, mate and breed.
The book “The Life of Mammals”
includes ten chapters. Nearly every page
is graced with stunning photographs of Animals.
A thorough and entertaining overview of one of evolutions greatest
success stories, the series is loosely structured to follow the development of
mammals, beginning with the basics in “A winning Design, which classifies what
makes a mammal different from reptiles and birds – no, it’s hot egg-laying both
the Platypus and the Echidna are egg-laying mammals. It’s their ability to adapt.
The first chapter gives a general
overview of mammals and looks at their diversity and why they thrive. Second chapter “Insect Hunters” focuses on
those who have specifically adapted to eating insects-insectivores. The third chapter “Plant Predators” focuses
on those mammals who have specifically adapted to eating plants herbivorous.
The fourth chapter “Chisellers”
examine rodents, which are characterized by strong, sharp, continuously growing
incisors. Fifth chapter “Meat Eaters”
focuses on those mammals who have specifically adapted to eating meat
carnivores. Sixth chapter “The
Opportunists” focuses on mammals who have specifically adapted to eating
various diet-omnivores. Seventh chapter
“Return to the Water” focus on mammals living in the ocean such as Whales, Sea
Lions, and Seals. The Eighth chapter
“Life on the Trees” explores those mammals who make their home in the trees,
such as Small Bears and Fruit Bats. The
ninth chapter “The Social Climbers” deals with the lives of monkeys and their
complex social hierarchies. The tenth
and last chapter “Food for Thought” studies apes and the evolution of human
society to its current state.
CONCLUSION
“The Life of Mammals” is a nature
related book written and presented by David Attenborough. A study of the evolution and habits of
various mammal species, each of the ten chapters look at one mammal groups and
discusses the different factor of their day-to-day existence and their
evolutionary origin.
Attenborough’s friendly, informative
writing style, this is a terrific introduction to the wonders of our hairy, milk-producing
relatives. The Life of Mammals is the
story of 4,000 species which have outlined the dinosaurs and conquered the
farthest places on earth.
MY OPINION
In “The Life of Mammals” British naturalist, Sir.
David Attenborough turns his attention to the order of Mammals. The most diverse of Vertebrates, Mammals
include the largest animals on earth (Blue Whales), animals that fly (Bats) and
animals that can eat almost any type of food.
The author makes sense of this diversity by dividing mammals into easily
understandable groups and explaining how evolution has shaped the lives of each
of these groups of Mammals. Attenborough
discusses what makes a mammal, then goes on to discuss the varying lifestyles
of Mammalian species.
Attenborough heavily illustrated with more than 200
colour photos to provide us with a beautiful and interesting window into the
lives of these diverse and fascinating animals.
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