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Zoology : Inside the Secret World of Animals by DK (2019, Hardcover)
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Zoology by DK, Smithsonian Institution. Humans have drawn and painted animals for thousands of years. Go from head to toe in Zoology Title Zoology. Author DK, Smithsonian Institution. Publisher DK.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-101465482512
ISBN-139781465482518
eBay Product ID (ePID)6038391288
Product Key Features
Book TitleZoology : inside the Secret World of Animals
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSubjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, Animals / General, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year2019
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Photography, Science
AuthorDk
Book SeriesDk Secret World Encyclopedias Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.3 in
Item Weight73.5 Oz
Item Length11.3 in
Item Width9.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2020-288038
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal590
SynopsisSee the animal kingdom in all its glory, from jellyfish to polar bears, with up-close details of their unique features from head to toe. Filled with magnificent photographs that were specially commissioned for this book and cannot be seen anywhere else. Written in association with the Smithsonian Institution. This visual reference book starts with the question "what is an animal?" and takes you through the animal kingdom - mammals, reptiles, birds, and sea creatures. It uses a unique head-to-toe approach that showcases in spectacular detail special features like the flight feathers of a parrot, the antenna of a moth, or the tentacles of coral. This visual encyclopedia is filled with clear and fascinating information on everything about the social lives of animals. Read exciting stories like how animals communicate, defend their territories, and attract mates. Learn how evolution has helped wildlife to adapt to their unique environments, whether it's the ability to live in difficult habitats, adjust to specific diets, or how they work physically. Humans have drawn and painted animals for thousands of years. Zoology has included some of these, like early rock art that depicts our awe of the animal kingdom or natural history artworks like those commissioned by the Mughal Courts in the 1600s. Dramatic Wildlife Photography Spectacular, never-before-seen photographs that will bring you close to many of the world's most captivating and intriguing inhabitants. This book offers an extraordinary introduction to the animal world by taking you through chapters that details their diversity. Go from head to toe in Zoology The animal kingdom Shape and size Skeletons Skins, coats, and armor Senses Mouth and jaws Legs, arms, tentacles, and tails Fins, flippers, and paddles Wings and parachutes Eggs and offspring, See the animal kingdom in all its glory, from jellyfish to polar bears, with up-close details of their unique features from head to toe. Filled with magnificent photographs that were specially commissioned for this book and cannot be seen anywhere else. Written in association with the Smithsonian Institution. This visual reference book starts with the question "what is an animal?" and takes you through the animal kingdom - mammals, reptiles, birds, and sea creatures. It uses a unique head-to-toe approach that showcases in spectacular detail special features like the flight feathers of a parrot, the antenna of a moth, or the tentacles of coral. This visual encyclopedia is filled with clear and fascinating information on everything about the social lives of animals. Read exciting stories like how animals communicate, defend their territories, and attract mates. Learn how evolution has helped wildlife to adapt to their unique environments, whether it's the ability to live in difficult habitats, adjust to specific diets, or how they work physically. Humans have drawn and painted animals for thousands of years. Zoology has included some of these, like early rock art that depicts our awe of the animal kingdom or natural history artworks like those commissioned by the Mughal Courts in the 1600s. Dramatic Wildlife Photography Spectacular, never-before-seen photographs that will bring you close to many of the world's most captivating and intriguing inhabitants. This book offers an extraordinary introduction to the animal world by taking you through chapters that details their diversity. Go from head to toe in Zoology : The animal kingdom Shape and size Skeletons Skins, coats, and armor Senses Mouth and jaws Legs, arms, tentacles, and tails Fins, flippers, and paddles Wings and parachutes Eggs and offspring, From tiny insects to sleek great white sharks and majestic elephants, this book invites you to explore the animal kingdom up close--from head to toe. Whether you're interested in specific animal groups such as mammals or birds or have a passion for wildlife photography, this beautiful book will delight, fascinate, and surprise. DK's elegant new introduction to wild animals is packed with dramatic photography and crystal-clear illustrations that explain how animals work, both physically and socially, celebrates their beauty, and describes how they are adapted to do different things and survive in different environments. The unique head-to-toe approach, with chapters on different body parts, allows you to focus in on the beauty of the antenna of a moth, the flight feathers of a parrot, or the feeding tentacles of a coral. Zoology also explores how we have depicted animals in art throughout the ages, from zoological drawings that recorded new discoveries to great paintings and drawings inspired by a deep connection to the natural world. With fascinating stories, such as how animals communicate, defend their territories, and attract mates, Zoology offers an engaging introduction to the extraordinary diversity of the animal kingdom.
LC Classification NumberQL46.Z63 2019
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- Nov 30, 2024
it's heavy, but worth it for kids
it said the book was in very good condition and it' was. it is heavy too: 80pounds, so my 7 year old granddaughter (in Germany) will gain some muscles carry it around, lolVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 03, 2022
Lots of fun facts to read.
Love the information and pictures. A good read!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 09, 2021
Got this for my granddaughter!
What a beautiful book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 04, 2025
Beautiful book
Lots of information- compelling photos. Amazing 'coffee table' book to sit and enjoy for relaxing momentsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
