Earth: Compact Edition - Hardcover

Luhr, Jim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1405307056 ISBN 13: 9781405307055

Publisher: DK, 2004

Synopsis

A breathtaking and inspirational exploration of our planet. From the fiery mass of the Earth's core to the tip of the highest ice-capped mountain, this is an epic and awe-inspiring phtographic masterpiece.

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Review:

The Times 06/12/03 Excels in presentation has superb photographs and graphics that speak eloquently about the world's diversity, with easy to absorb information on ecology, geology and geography. Times Educational Supplement 26/09/03 This is a sensuous book. Some books appeal only to the intellect but this is a delight for the senses as well. Every page pleases the eye .it is a triumph of graphic art, even the finger tips are stimulated Dorling Kindersley is renowned for it's high production values, and this book is a classic. Adults and child, teacher and pupil, will find this a source of endless delight.

About the Author:

Douglas Palmer is a lecturer at Cambridge University. Robert Dinwiddie is a trained oceanographer and a professional science writer. Clint Twist is an author and journalist and former museum consultant. Martin Walters is an editor on the World Wildlife Fund's People and Plants series and the author of may natural history publications. The Smithsonian Institution is the largest museum complex in the world.

About this edition

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1405307056
• ISBN 13: 9781405307055
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 520