DK Eyewitness Books: Plant: Discover the Fascinating World of Plants [With CDROM and Fold-Out Wall Chart] (Revised)
David Burnie
(Author)
Description
This is a an original and exciting look at the fascinating natural world of plants. Stunning real-life photographs of flowers, fruits, seeds, leaves, and more offer a unique "eyewitness" view of the natural history of plant anatomy and growth. See the biggest flower in the world, where a seed develops, what the inside of a plant stem looks like, how a flower attracts insects, what a plant's reproductive organs look like, how a dandelion spreads its seeds, and much more. The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.Product Details
Price
$16.99
$15.80
Publisher
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Publish Date
January 17, 2011
Pages
72
Dimensions
8.93 X 11.2 X 0.57 inches | 1.43 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780756660352
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About the Author
David Burnie is a zoology graduate and fellow of the Zoological Society of London. Having started out as a nature-preserve ranger and biologist, he has since forged a successful career as a writer and consultant specializing in wildlife and plants. He has written and contributed to more than 140 books and multimedia titles on nature and the environment, including DK's Animal and Natural History encyclopedias. He was shortlisted for the Royal Society's Aventis Prize in 2005.