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-colour gallery of over 5 000 species - Over 500 rocks minerals and
fossils featured throughout - Includes 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
park 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.
