- Hardcover: 512 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (1 Oct 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405322152
- ISBN-13: 978-1405322157
- Product Dimensions: 30.2 x 25.8 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 182,624 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Packed with astonishing imagery" --Daily Express, 26 September 2008
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A quite incredible and beautifully presented book filled to the brim with stunning photographs and intelligent synopsis of animal behaviour. Set in the same manner as the other similar DK books; Animal, Human, Earth etc it is a mesmerising experience just randomly flicking through it.
There are three main sections; Animal Kingdom, Animal Anatomy and Animal Behaviour that cover lots of sub sections which I will list in more detail below.
It has been compiled by Charlotte Uhlenbroek best known for her work with primates and a whole host of other expert zoologists, ecologists, biologists, photographers etc and is breathtaking in its detail, explanation and depiction of animal life on earth. It is very glossy and just a beautiful book in itself, I would have this on my bookshelf even if I was indifferent to the subject matter.
I cannot imagine anyone not being captivated by the imagery in this book and it will draw you in with its user friendly, colourful, action packed, intelligent and superlative imagery. What a beautiful, beautiful world it is.
Animal Kingdom: What is an Animal?; Evolution; Animal History; Classification; Animal Groups.
Animal Anatomy: Skeletons and Muscles; Movement; Body Coverings; Body Systems; Senses.
Animal Behaviour: Living Space; Hunting and Feeding; Defence; Sex and Reproduction; Birth and Development; Society; Communication; Intelligence.
Within the sub sections it is also helpfully catagorised relevantly e.g the Defence section within Animal Behaviour covers 'Weapons and threats' 'Camouflage and deception' and 'Group defence' as seperate chapters.
10/10
There are three main sections; Animal Kingdom, Animal Anatomy and Animal Behaviour that cover lots of sub sections which I will list in more detail below.
It has been compiled by Charlotte Uhlenbroek best known for her work with primates and a whole host of other expert zoologists, ecologists, biologists, photographers etc and is breathtaking in its detail, explanation and depiction of animal life on earth. It is very glossy and just a beautiful book in itself, I would have this on my bookshelf even if I was indifferent to the subject matter.
I cannot imagine anyone not being captivated by the imagery in this book and it will draw you in with its user friendly, colourful, action packed, intelligent and superlative imagery. What a beautiful, beautiful world it is.
Animal Kingdom: What is an Animal?; Evolution; Animal History; Classification; Animal Groups.
Animal Anatomy: Skeletons and Muscles; Movement; Body Coverings; Body Systems; Senses.
Animal Behaviour: Living Space; Hunting and Feeding; Defence; Sex and Reproduction; Birth and Development; Society; Communication; Intelligence.
Within the sub sections it is also helpfully catagorised relevantly e.g the Defence section within Animal Behaviour covers 'Weapons and threats' 'Camouflage and deception' and 'Group defence' as seperate chapters.
10/10
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the first time I have felt moved to review a book. The review above tells you what's in it, so I'm just going to add my agreement to everything they've said, especially about the sheer volume of fascinating information and amazing photography. My 3yr old son picked this up (just - it's a heavy tome!) at the library, and has spent the last four days flicking through it over and over again. The pictures inspire him to ask lots of questions. It's going back to the library and we're buying our own copy! Wonderful, beautiful, fascinating book.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Fantastic visual reference to the wonders of the animal kingdom - well up to the usual high standards of DK's other Definitive Visual Guides.
And worth every penny of the £9 I paid through TheBookPeople.co.uk!!!
And worth every penny of the £9 I paid through TheBookPeople.co.uk!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Was very please with my book, delievery was great and book was in perfect condition. Would defo recommend this seller to anyone. Thanks =]
Published 15 months ago by Day Dreamer90
Incredible!
This book is simply stunning. Filled with stunning images and all the information on animals and their behaviour you will ever need. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Lou
Perfect
This book is just beautiful, it ts not a clasical encyclopedia, it is much more interesting, beaztiful photos, interesting notes.
You won+t regret it.
You won+t regret it.
Published 16 months ago by Sasa
Excellent Book For Anyone Wanting To Know About Animals And Their...
This book's jam packed with information about all animals known to man ... I think. It shows the skeletons of animals ... not real ones ... Read more
Published 19 months ago by zx50
Animal Life is incredible
This book is absolutely incredible! The shear depth and scope is breathtaking - I can barely comprehend how much time and effort went into creating this masterful book. Read more
Published 20 months ago by C. B. Shread
Highy Recommended!
I bought this book yesterday and couldn't put it down all evening! Its absolutely jam packed with info and wonderful photographs. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2009 by K. Tailor
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This is one of DKs better books but still has presentational problems.The book dealsmainly with animal behaviour rather than the animals themselves. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2009 by G. I. Forbes
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