David Burnie

Provides miscellaneous information about various kinds of animals in a question and answer format, covering such categories as fight or flight, camouflage and color, and extreme living.

Uses intricate models and cross-sections to explore the structure and function of microscopic life and particles including atoms, molecules, cells, bacteria, fungal spores, and ice crystals.

An authoritative reference book explores every major plant and animal group, illustrating the comprehensive range of living things found in every corner of the planet.

Presents information about the complexities of the plant kingdom, covering non-flowering as well as flowering plants and revealing their structures, natural history, and importance in human life.

Takes you into the incredible world of insects, from winged wonders to poisonous bugs.

"Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, from tiny toadstools to giant oaks. The wonders of the natural world are on display in The Animal Book. This guide to life on our planet is packed full of information about creatures big and small. This tome is structured according to scientific classification, with straightforward explanations of more than 1,500 specimens, each stunningly photographed. A "tree of life" greets...