Plants and Fungi - (DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias) by DK (Hardcover)
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- Comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this is an essential and timely guide to the world's key plant and fungus species.
- About the Author: We believe in the power of discovery.
- 448 Pages
- Nature, Animals
- Series Name: DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias
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About the Book
Written by specialists, Plants and Fungi is a botanical exploration of the world's most fascinating plant and fungus species, many of which are also highly valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural importance. Covering all of the main groups--from the fleeting wildflowers that bring life to deserts to the towering giant trees of tropical rainforests, and from the lichens of the Arctic to the cultivated seaweeds of Southeast Asia--the book reveals the spectacular diversity of plants and fungi, the ecosystems they support, their symbiotic relationships, and their use in everything from food to clothing and medicine.Book Synopsis
Comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this is an essential and timely guide to the world's key plant and fungus species. Written by specialists, Plants and Fungi is a botanical exploration of the world's most fascinating plant and fungus species, many of which are also highly valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural importance. Covering all of the main groups--from the fleeting wildflowers that bring life to deserts to the towering giant trees of tropical rainforests, and from the lichens of the Arctic to the cultivated seaweeds of Southeast Asia--the book reveals the spectacular diversity of plants and fungi, the ecosystems they support, their symbiotic relationships, and their use in everything from food to clothing and medicine. Entries explore how plant and fungus species grow and reproduce, and how they have evolved to adapt to every continent on Earth, even in the harshest of conditions, and celebrate their beauty and diversity.Review Quotes
"Good for hours of browsing." - Library Journal
About the Author
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. https: //www.dk.com/Dimensions (Overall): 11.4 Inches (H) x 9.9 Inches (W) x 1.4 Inches (D)
Weight: 4.9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias
Sub-Genre: Animals
Genre: Nature
Number of Pages: 448
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Theme: Wildlife
Format: Hardcover
Author: DK
Language: English
Street Date: September 17, 2024
TCIN: 90581463
UPC: 9780593844076
Item Number (DPCI): 247-43-4146
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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