Natural History
A beautiful guide to Earth's wildlife and natural history including its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, microorganisms, and more! Introducing The Natural History Book – a complete guide to the nature and wildlife of our world, written by a worldwide team of natural history experts. Thousands of new species have been identified since the book's release, with new discoveries reshaping our understanding of the tree of life. Explore this stunning nature book to discover a full-color gallery of over 5000 species, 500 featured rocks, minerals, and fossils, a glossary of important natural history terms, and specially-commissioned photographs showcasing wildlife in detail. This treasure-trove of natural history is accompanied by accessible information and striking imagery, making it a riveting reference guide for generations to come. The perfect addition to any family bookshelf or a thoughtful gift for nature enthusiasts, gardeners, hikers, and visitors to wildlife parks and museums. Split into 6 chapters covering Living Earth, Minerals, Rocks and Fossils, Microscopic Life, Plants, Fungi, and Animals, The Natural History Book is the ultimate celebration of the natural world's diversity.
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A beautiful guide to Earth's wildlife and natural history including its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, microorganisms, and more!
Introducing The Natural History Book a complete guide to the nature and wildlife of our world and written by a worldwide team of natural history experts. In the 11 years since the book was originally released, thousands of new species have been identified and new revelations have redrawn the tree of life.
Already featuring galleries of more than 5000 species, The Natural History Book has since been updated to include dynamic discoveries such as the olinguito (the kitty bear of the Andean cloud forest) and a new species of deep-sea Bolosoma glass sponge photographed by the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer alongside a reorganization of the groups of living things to reflect the latest scientific understanding.
Explore each and every page of this stunning nature book to discover:
- A full-color gallery of over 5000 species
- Over 500 rocks, minerals, and fossils are featured throughout
- Includes a glossary of important natural history terms
- Specially-commissioned photographs showcase wildlife in close-up detail
This treasure-trove of natural history is accompanied with easy-to-read, accessible information and beautifully-striking imagery, making it a riveting reference guide to pass down for generations to come. The only book to offer a complete visual survey of all kingdoms of life, this nature book for adults is the perfect addition to every family bookshelf, as well as an ideal gift for the nature, animal, and plant lover in your life! Gardeners, hikers, and visitors to wildlife parks and natural history museums alike would also love this niche nature book, which also doubles up as the perfect coffee table book.
Split into 6 core chapters covering Living Earth, Minerals, Rocks and Fossils, Microscopic Life, Plants, Fungi, and Animals there truly is something for everyone to explore, love, and learn. From granites to grape vines, from microbes to mammals, The Natural History Book is the ultimate celebration of the diversity of the natural world.
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Brand: DK Books
Publisher Date: 11/02/2021
Dimensions: 11 x 9.25
UPC: 9780744035018
Pages: 664
