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The Kingfisher Encyclopedia of Life

by Graham L. Banes
The Kingfisher Encyclopedia of Life - Thryft
The Kingfisher Encyclopedia of Life - Thryft

Life-span based encyclopedia for nature enthusiasts.

This book is a perfect pick for nature lovers as it provides a unique perspective on how different species' life spans impact the natural world around us. It also includes interesting human-related information on life expectancy throughout history. The book's captivating arrangement and mesmerizing illustrations help create an immersive reading experience.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Kingfisher Encyclopedia of Life

by Graham L. Banes
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ISBN: 9780753433720
Author: Graham L. Banes
Publisher: Pan MacMillan
Date of Publication: 2012-07-05
Format: Hardback
Goodreads rating: 4.2
(rated by 10 readers)

Description

This unique book is a treasure-trove of information about the natural world, presented in a truly original and attention-grabbing way. Instead of being arranged in the usual categories - plants, fungi, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, birds and mammals - species are arranged by how long they live. The approach taken is one of objective wonder - from astonishment that the mayfly lives its full life in less time than it takes to read this book, to the awe inspired by trees over a thousand years old and colonies of simple life forms that have existed since before recorded time. At the heart of the book is the human story: a section looks at human life expectancy today and historically.


Author: Graham L. Banes
Format: Hardback
Edition: Unabridged
Number of Pages: 160
Publisher: Pan MacMillan
Publication Date: 05 Jul 2012
 

Life-span based encyclopedia for nature enthusiasts.

This book is a perfect pick for nature lovers as it provides a unique perspective on how different species' life spans impact the natural world around us. It also includes interesting human-related information on life expectancy throughout history. The book's captivating arrangement and mesmerizing illustrations help create an immersive reading experience.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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