Natural History
Natural History by DK is a comprehensive guide to Earth’s wildlife and natural history, published by National Geographic Books on November 2, 2021. This second edition spans 664 pages and is presented in English, offering readers an extensive overview of various aspects of nature, including rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms. The book has been updated to reflect recent discoveries and reorganizes the groups of living things based on the latest scientific understanding.
Readers will find a full-color gallery featuring over 5,000 species, alongside detailed information on more than 500 rocks, minerals, and fossils. The book is divided into six core chapters, covering topics such as Living Earth, Microscopic Life, and Animals, making it accessible for a wide audience. With specially-commissioned photographs and a glossary of important terms, this guide serves as both a reference and a visually striking resource for nature enthusiasts, gardeners, and anyone interested in the diversity of life on our planet.
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A beautiful guide to Earth’s wildlife and natural history, including its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, microorganisms and more!
Introducing The Natural History Book – a complete guide to the nature and wildlife of our world and written by a worldwide team of natural history experts. In the 11 years since the book was originally released, thousands of new species have been identified, and new revelations have redrawn the tree of life.
Already featuring galleries of more than 5,000 species, The Natural History Book has since been updated to include dynamic discoveries such as the olinguito (the “kitty bear” of the Andean cloud forest), and a new species of deep-sea Bolosoma glass sponge photographed by the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, alongside a reorganization of the groups of living things to reflect the latest scientific understanding.
Explore each and every page of this stunning nature book to discover:
– A full-color gallery of over 5,000 species
– Over 500 rocks, minerals and fossils are featured throughout
– Includes a glossary of important natural history terms
– Specially-commissioned photographs showcase wildlife in close-up detail
This treasure-trove of natural history is accompanied with easy-to-read, accessible information and beautifully-striking imagery, making it a riveting reference guide to pass down for generations to come. The only book to offer a complete visual survey of all kingdoms of life, this nature book for adults is the perfect addition to every family bookshelf, as well as an ideal gift for the nature, animal and plant lover in your life! Gardeners, hikers, and visitors to wildlife parks and natural history museums alike would also love this niche nature book, which also doubles up as the perfect coffee table book.
Split into 6 core chapters, covering Living Earth, Minerals, Rocks and Fossils, Microscopic Life, Plants, Fungi, and Animals – there truly is something for everyone to explore, love and learn. From granites to grape vines, from microbes to mammals, The Natural History Book is the ultimate celebration of the diversity of the natural world.
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