The Natural World Close-Up

Sparrow, Giles

ISBN 10: 085738631X / ISBN 13: 9780857386311

Published by Quercus Publishing, 2011

About this Item

Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail with tracking worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging. Picture is the actual item.

Seller Inventory # 280112

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Natural World Close-Up
• Publisher: Quercus Publishing
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 085738631X
• ISBN 13: 9780857386311
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Jacket
• Weight: 42 ounces
• Seller catalogs:
  • Photography

About this title

Synopsis

Embark on an incredible high magnification journey through the wondrous diversity, complexity and majesty of the natural world. From leafy sea dragons and poison arrow frogs to leaf stomata and fern spores; from quartz crystals and metamorphic rocks to glacier ice and rainbows, The Natural World Close-Up allows you to witness in astonishing detail some of the most remarkable sights on the planet.
This stunning visual reference is ideal for all nature lovers or conservationists, wildlife watchers, or anyone interested in witnessing the astonishing diversity and beauty of the our planets amazing flora and fauna.
Chapters include: LIFE; THE ANIMAL KINGDOM; PLANTS AND FUNGI; EARTH; AIR AND WATER.
With over 300 captivating images of plants, animals and micro-organisms, including some of the closest views that technology has to offer, The Natural World Close-Up allows you to see the nature as never before.

About the Author

Giles Sparrow studied Astronomy at University College London, and works as an editor specializing in popular science. He is the author of - amongst other books - The Genius Test, The Universe and How To See It, The Stargazer's Handbook and Hubble: Window on the Universe and was a major contributor to Dorling Kindersley's Universe.