Earth

Smithsonian Institution, DK Publishing, Michael Allaby, David Burnie, Robert Dinwiddie, John Farndon, Douglas Palmer, Martin Walters, Kim Bryan, Richard Beatty,

ISBN 10: 0789496437 / ISBN 13: 9780789496430

Published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) October 2003, 2003

About this Item

In the best-selling tradition of Smithsonian Animal, this extraordinary survey of our planet provides unrivaled insight into the forces and processes that formed our environment and which continue to influence its evolution. With thousands of breathtaking photographs and unique visual catalogues of the features and phenomena that take place on Earth--such as rocks, minerals, and mountains to tropical rainforests and the different types of clouds--Earth contains the most up-to-date ideas on how our world works, a compelling review on the health of the planet, and unbelievable images of the world's most stunning features. In the bestselling tradition of 'Smithsonian Animal,' this extraordinary survey of the planet provides unrivaled insight into the forces and processes that formed the environment and which continue to influence its evolution. Slight scuffing on front cover. Slight wear on lower corners of spine. Back cover has some shelf wear.

Seller Inventory # 20110128126091

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Earth
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) October 2003
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0789496437
• ISBN 13: 9780789496430
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Used - Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Photography - Collections - Nature

About this title

Synopsis

Prepared by DK Publishing in association with the Smithsonian Institution, this oversize volume (10.25x12.25<">) is distinguished by masterful integration of graphics and text. Nicely designed pages featuring color photographs, maps, and diagrams of various sizes, from thumbnail to two-page spreads, engage even casual browsers. The text supplies plenty of information for readers seeking something beyond the visual display. Editor Luhr is chairman of the Smithsonian's mineral sciences department, and he was joined by other consultants from the Institution in overseeing the project; the text is by a roster of seasoned science writers. Material is divided into five sections on the physical history of the planet Earth, its land, oceans, atmosphere, and tectonic structure. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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.