Natural History: The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth
| AUTHOR | Smithsonian Institution; DK; Smithsonian Institution |
| PUBLISHER | DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) (10/04/2010) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
The whole world is quite literally in your hands with this monumental guide to everything under the Sun. Planet Earth's eclectic wildlife and endless wonders are presented in extraordinary beauty and stunning detail for nature enthusiasts to study and savor.
This spectacular compendium was five years in the making and the pages come filled with more than 5,000 species and in-depth studies of animals, plants, fungi, microorganisms, rocks, and minerals. Thousands of stunning, specially commissioned photographs complement the engaging and informative text supplied by a global team of natural history experts.
From the evolution of nature to the classification of species, Natural History is bursting with essential knowledge in a continually breathtaking format. As the only book to provide a complete visual survey of our planet's natural history, this groundbreaking work is beyond compare and is the most welcome addition to any family or school library.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780756667528
ISBN-10:
0756667526
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
648
Carton Quantity:
4
Product Dimensions:
10.14 x 2.12 x 12.10 inches
Weight:
7.08 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Price on Product - Canadian,
Dust Cover,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Nature | General
Nature | Life Sciences - General
Dewey Decimal:
508
Library of Congress Control Number:
2010283659
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
annotation
A landmark in reference publishing and overseen and authenticated by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, this edition presents an unrivaled visual survey of Earth's natural history from bacteria, minerals, and rocks to fossils to plants and animals.
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The whole world is quite literally in your hands with this monumental guide to everything under the Sun. Planet Earth's eclectic wildlife and endless wonders are presented in extraordinary beauty and stunning detail for nature enthusiasts to study and savor.
This spectacular compendium was five years in the making and the pages come filled with more than 5,000 species and in-depth studies of animals, plants, fungi, microorganisms, rocks, and minerals. Thousands of stunning, specially commissioned photographs complement the engaging and informative text supplied by a global team of natural history experts.
From the evolution of nature to the classification of species, Natural History is bursting with essential knowledge in a continually breathtaking format. As the only book to provide a complete visual survey of our planet's natural history, this groundbreaking work is beyond compare and is the most welcome addition to any family or school library.
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Contribution by:
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution is the most visited museum complex in the world, with more than 30 million annual visitors.
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