The Life of Mammals
$197.48
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
11 November 2002
Summary
From the under-snow tunnels of Arctic lemmings to the egg nests of the bizarre Australian echidna, from the Pacific waters inhabited by sea otters and whales to the subways of major cities, this extraordinary and attractive book brings us into the homes and lives of some of earth‘s most fascinating animals.
Published in conjunction with a ten-part television series that will air on the Discovery Channel, "The Life of Mammals" brings us nose-to-nose with mammals in al…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780691113241 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0691113246 |
| Author: | David Attenborough |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
| Imprint: | Princeton University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 11 November 2002 |
| Weight: | 1.12kg |
| Dimensions: | 29mm x 195mm x 244mm |
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Heavily illustrated with beautiful photographs and enlivened by Attenborough’s friendly, informative writing style, this is a terrific introduction to the wonders of our hairy, milk-producing relatives. Booklist Attenborough brings a distinctive and zippy intelligence to everything he does… [His] curiosity is boundless and infectious, and one is repeatedly reminded that once teeming and scheming humanity is left behind, the Earth can still be a magically amazing place. – Tom Shales The Washington Post Vintage Attenbrough text is illustrated with more than 200 color photos to provide us with a beautiful and interesting window into the lives of these diverse and fascinating animals. An excellent addition to any family or natural history library. Wildlife Activist
About The Author
David Attenborough
Sir David Attenborough’s career as a pioneer documentary filmmaker and advocate for understanding the natural world spans more than fifty years, including his recent film, Planet Earth.
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