The Natural History Book - Hardcover

DK

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1405336994 ISBN 13: 9781405336994

Publisher: DK, 2010

A monumental and extraordinarily beautiful guide to Earth's wildlife and natural wonders - its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms - this book was 5 years in the making. Covering more than 5,000 species, it is one-of-a-kind; the only book to offer a complete visual survey of Earth's natural history.

Packed with thousands of stunning, specially commissioned photographs, The Natural History Book was written by a worldwide team of natural history experts. These writers introduce and explain each geological and biological grouping in an engaging and highly informative way, making this book the perfect addition to every family bookshelf, as well as an ideal gift for every nature lover. From granites to grape vines, from microbes to mammals, The Natural History Book is a true visual dictionary of every kingdom of life.

Review:

beautifully packaged and very authoritative (County Walking)

...like opening the drawers of a Victorian natural-history cabinet... beautifully photographed. Eye candy for nature lovers of all ages (BBC Wildlife)

an absolute browser's delight (Bird Watching)

Not since the first pre-dawn unwrapping of a Christmas Annual For Boys have I leafed througha new book with quite the wonder commmanded by The Natural History Book. (Michael Viney Irish Times 2010-11-27)

A strikingly illustrated bible. (Country Life 2010-11-24)

Compiled by a team of experts, it is thorough, knowledgeable and authentic. (The Field 2010-11-01)

Beautifully packaged and very authoritative. (Country Walking 2010-11-01)

A spectacular and exceptionally well-illustrated guide to life. (How It Works 2010-11-01)

If anyone can provide a succinct potted reference book on any subject under the sun, DK can. (The Daily Express 2011-04-01)

It is the kind of book you will pore over for hours. (The Natural History Book 2011-04-01)

• Publisher: DK
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1405336994
• ISBN 13: 9781405336994
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 648