Discover the wonders of the natural world and the animals that inhabit
it in this stunningly visual hardcover guide.
Nature writer Marianne Taylor guides readers through the development of
life on earth, from the first living cells to the astonishing diversity
we see in species today. Journeying from the invertebrates, including
spiders, crustaceans and insects, to fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds
and mammals, this fascinating book explores the animal kingdom is all
its oddity and splendour. A numbers of feature spreads give a deeper
focus on themes such as coral reefs, the importance of insects in
ecology and the era of the dinosaurs.
Sections include:
- Animal Evolution
- Invertebrates: insects, molluscs,
- Vertebrates: fish, reptiles, birds, mammals
- Ecology and conservation
Featuring superb full-color wildlife photography as well as a range of
diagrams and infographics, this is a captivating guide to the wonders of
the animal kingdom which can be enjoyed by the whole family.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus' Discovering... series brings together
spectacular hardback guides which explore the science behind our world,
brought to life by eye-catching photography.