The Dorling Kindersley nature encyclopedia - Natural History Museum

From the smallest single-celled organisms to the great mammals of land and sea
the DK Nature Encyclopedia describes in outstanding detail the rich diversity of life on earth. Produced in association with the Natural History Museum
this authoritative new reference book surveys the varied land and marine habitats throughout the world
and provides fascinating insights into how living things evolve
grow
reproduce
feed
and defend themselves.Magnificent new photographyRichly illustrated with dramatic new photography
the DK Nature Encyclopedia brings the natural world vividly to life on the page. Specially commissioned photographs reveal the lifestyles
anatomy
and behaviour of plants and animals from all over the world
while action sequences show with startling clarity how a bush baby leaps through the air
the way a jellyfish propels itself through the water
and how a chameleon catches its insect prey.Essential reference for home and schoolClearly organised into thematic sections
the book covers a wide range of topics from reproduction and movement to photosynthesis and communication. It explores each major plant and animal group - including flowering plants
birds
reptiles
insects
fish
and mammals - and reveals how living things struggle to survive in the world's most inhospitable habitats. A reference section
which includes a classification chart
an extensive index
and a glossary of scientific terms
completes this colourful and informative guide.