Name: The Natural World Close-Up By Giles Sparrow
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The Natural World Close-Up by Giles Sparrow

Embark on an incredible high magnification journey through the wondrous diversity, complexity and majesty of the natural world. From leafy sea dragons and poison arrow frogs to leaf stomata and fern spores; from quartz crystals and metamorphic rocks to glacier ice and rainbows, The Natural World Close-Up allows you to witness in astonishing detail some of the most remarkable sights on the planet.
This stunning visual reference is ideal for all nature lovers or conservationists, wildlife watchers, or anyone interested in witnessing the astonishing diversity and beauty of the our planets amazing flora and fauna.
Chapters include: LIFE; THE ANIMAL KINGDOM; PLANTS AND FUNGI; EARTH; AIR AND WATER.
With over 300 captivating images of plants, animals and micro-organisms, including some of the closest views that technology has to offer, The Natural World Close-Up allows you to see the nature as never before.

About Giles Sparrow

Giles Sparrow studied Astronomy at University College London, and works as an editor specializing in popular science. He is the author of - amongst other books - The Genius Test, The Universe and How To See It, The Stargazer's Handbook and Hubble: Window on the Universe and was a major contributor to Dorling Kindersley's Universe.

Introduction. Close to nature. LIFE: Introduction; Protists; Bacteria; Extremophiles; Viruses; The eukaryotic cell; Chromosomes; The double helix; Mitochondria; Amoebae; Foraminiferans. THE ANIMAL KINGDOM: Introduction; Sponges; Corals; Cnidarians; Hydrozoans; Starfish; Sea urchins; Segmented worms; Hard shells; Cone shells; Seep-sea squid; Tardigrades; Exoskeletons; Insect cuticles; Beetles; Compound eyes; Butterfly wings; Dragonfly wings; Moth antennae; Silk; Bees; Honeycomb; Termite mounds; Pond skaters; Houseflies; Mosquitoes; Myriapods; Spider webs; Tarantulas; Crabs; Zooplankton; Gills; Anglerfish; Fish lateral line; Fish schools and bait balls; Viperfish; Seahorses; Shark skin; Amphibians; Eggshell; Komodo dragon; Snakes; Gecko feet; Chameleons; Seal fur; Polar bear fur; Cheetah; Bats; Whales; Porcupine quills; Moles; Domestic cat; Birds; Advanced eyes; Feathers; Hummingbirds; Starling flocks; Penguins. PLANTS AND FUNGI: Introduction; Algae; Phytoplankton; Seaweeds; Mosses; Ferns; Cellulose; Plant stems; Tree roots; Leaves; Tree rings; Bark; Conifers; Flowers; Inflorescences; Rafflesia; Flower structure; Windblown seeds; Sticky seeds; Fruit; Cereals; Bamboo; Tropism; Plant oils; Cacti; Spanish moss; Carnivorous plants; Mushrooms; Bracket fungi; Penicillium; Lichens. EARTH: Introduction; Basalt; Granite; Volcanic ash; Sedimentary rock; Sand; Soil; Schist; Marble; Salt; Geodes; Quartz; Microcrystals; Malachite; Sulphur; Pyrite; Breccia; Fossils; Ammonites; Stromatolites; Fossil feathers; Coal; Amber; Chalk; Limestone; Stalactites; Iron meteorites; Chondrite meteorites; Impact craters; The K/T boundary. WATER: Introduction; Water-lain sediments; Erosion patterns; Geysers; Dew; Frost; Hoar frost; Snow; Ice on the move. Glossary. Index. Acknowledgements.

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GOR003894842

ISBN 13

9780857386311

ISBN 10

085738631X

Title

The Natural World Close-Up by Giles Sparrow

Author

Giles Sparrow

Condition

Used - Very Good

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Hardback

Publisher

Quercus Publishing

Year published

20111020

Number of pages

320

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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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