David Burnie Libri

Un grande volume ricco di illustrazioni per scoprire l'affascinante universo dei dinosauri e delle altre creature preistoriche.

Un'enciclopedia compatta e maneggevole con 640 pagine di argomenti affascinanti. Più di 1.500 illustrazioni particolareggiate e fotografie emozionanti. Il modo più vivace e divertente per sapere tutto sul meraviglioso mondo che ci circonda! Età di lettura: da 7 anni.

Unrivalled in its breadth and visual impact, this unique guide sets out to illustrate, describe and explain the incredible range of creatures that make up the animal kingdom. EXCEPTIONAL COVERAGE Animal anatomy, life-cycles and the principals of classification are also explored, and the main part of the book looks in detail at each major group and provides absorbing profiles of over 2,000 individual species. VISUALLY BREATHTAKING Spectacular photographic portraits bring a vast array of animals vividly to life, with special features on well-known and important creatures such as the Galapagos tortoise. Each species profile is supported by maps and symbols showing distribution and habitat, as well as key information on size, reproduction, and conservation status, forming an invaluable reference database. . OUTSTANDING REFERENCE Clear, comprehensive and thought-provoking, Dorling Kindersley's Animal is essential reading for wildlife enthusiasts of all ages and levels of experience.

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.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of different types of insects and spiders.

Organized thematically, this reference work explains the essentials of the main scientific disciplines using text and extensively labelled illustrations.

"The Eyewitness Visual Dictionaries differ from the Eyewitness books in that the text is longer and the vocabulary more difficult.... The photographs are outstanding.... The brief text compresses many details into a few sentences, The vocabulary is scholarly...and charts combined with the text give a clear overview of the subject s ". -- RQ

Become an expert nature explorer with exciting guide to the natural world, full of easy-to-do, fun activities and amazing thins to see and discover such as: put a bird bath in the garden, spot stars and planets, generate a miniature lighting strike, build an erupting volcano and much more.

Part of the Eyewitness Explorers series, this book includes practical information for children aged 7 and above with photographs and illustrations designed to help explain the concepts examined. This particular book is designed to encourage children to discover and investigate the world of flowers, fruit and seeds. The book looks at the structure and composition of a flower, including close-up photography of how petals are arranged, how a bud unfolds and how a dandelion disperses its seeds. Practical projects include how to make a plant maze, to understanding why plants grow towards the light, or growing a hyacinth bulb to look at how roots form.