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Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life

The Definitive Visual Guide to Prehistoric Animals

(Autor)

Buch | Hardcover
440 Seiten
2019
Dorling Kindersley (Verlag)
978-1-4654-8249-5 (ISBN)
49,65 inkl. MwSt
Dive into an unprecedented survey of millions of years of life on planet Earth. 

Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is a beautifully crafted encyclopedia of prehistoric species that the whole family can enjoy. Featuring an incredible mix of 3D reconstructions, extraordinary skeletons, and amazingly intricate fossils, it uses the latest scientific research to recreate a wealth of ancient species, from the earliest primitive life forms to great dinosaurs, early mammals, and even the first humans.

This richly illustrated catalog starts with the first Precambrian microbes and traces the evolution of life through mass extinctions and ice ages. As well as dinosaurs, it features extinct plants, invertebrates, amphibians, fish, birds, reptiles, and mammals, conjuring up a series of past worlds. The book also explores geological time and examines how fossils preserve the story of evolution.


In the pages of this unique book of natural history, you'll find:

- A detailed catalog of over 500 animals, plants, fungi and microbes with illustrations and fact files unmatched by any other book on the market.
- A tour of some of the most fascinating fossils and skeletons.
- Clear CGI reconstructions give a new life to some of the oldest identified species, allowing you to visualize them as they would have existed on Earth.
- Richly annotated artworks displaying geological processes including how Earth formed and how fossils are preserved in rock

Combining stunning visuals and clear text, Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life is not only packed with fascinating prehistoric facts and species, it's beautifully foiled cover will take pride of place on your coffee table! The ideal gift for dinosaur enthusiasts and naturalists of all ages that will be treasured for years to come.

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting.  DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series. https://www.dk.com/

Erscheinungsdatum
Reihe/Serie DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias
Co-Autor Smithsonian Institution
Verlagsort New York
Sprache englisch
Maße 259 x 308 mm
Gewicht 2568 g
Themenwelt Sachbuch/Ratgeber Natur / Technik Natur / Ökologie
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Natur / Technik Naturwissenschaft
Naturwissenschaften Geowissenschaften Mineralogie / Paläontologie
ISBN-10 1-4654-8249-0 / 1465482490
ISBN-13 978-1-4654-8249-5 / 9781465482495
Zustand Neuware
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