Natural History : The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth

English

ISBN: 0756667526

EAN: 9780756667528

Category: Nature / General

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated

Release Date: 10/01/2010

Age Range: 10-UP

Synopsis: A landmark in reference publishing and overseen and authenticated by the Smithsonian Institutions National Museum of Natural History, Natural Historypresents an unrivaled visual survey of Earths natural history. Giving a clear overview of the classification of our natural world-over 6,000 species-Natural Historylooks at every kingdom of life, from bacteria, minerals, and rocks to fossils to plants and animals. Featuring a remarkable array of specially commissioned photographs, Natural Historylooks at thousands of specimens and species displayed in visual galleries that take the reader on an incredible journey from the most fundamental building blocks of the worlds landscapes, through the simplest of life forms, to plants, fungi, and animals.

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Natural History : The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth

Illustrated: No

Format: Hardcover

Height: 1.74 inches

Width: 10.5 inches

Length: 12.15 inches

Weight: 114.39 oz

Pages: 648