- This definitive tome classifies and provides an overview of over 6,000 species
- Based on a lifetime of study by scientists around the world and authenticated by our National Museum of Natural History staff, readers will journey through the landscapes and life forms that shape the world
- By DK Publishing and the Smithsonian Institution.
- Hardcover; 648 pages. 12" x 10".
Product Description
A landmark in reference publishing and overseen and authenticated by the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, Natural History presents an unrivaled visual survey of Earth's natural history. Giving a clear overview of the classification of our natural world-over 6,000 species-Natural History looks at every kingdom of life, from bacteria, minerals, and rocks to fossils to plants and animals. Featuring a remarkable array of specially commissioned photographs, Natural History looks at thousands of specimens and species displayed in visual galleries that take the reader on an incredible journey from the most fundamental building blocks of the world's landscapes, through the simplest of life forms, to plants, fungi, and animals.