Walking with Beasts A Prehistoric Safari Tim Haines BBC 2001 Hardback Illustrated
Since the dinosaurs died out over 65 million years ago, Earth has been ruled by mammals. But before the creatures we know today evolved, a succession Since the dinosaurs died out over 65 million years ago, Earth has been ruled by mammals. But before the creatures we know today evolved, a succession of strange animals came and went: giant armadillos, carnivorous sheep, woolly mammoths - and early humans. Produced in association with the BBC TV series, this book uses state- of-the-art computer graphics to bring them back to life, while the illustrated text explains the science behind the reconstructions, and the behaviour and habitats of these bizarre beasts. ...more
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Charles Darwin: The Beagle Letters
Frederick Burkhardt (Edited by) Cambridge University Press 2008 Hardback Illustrated
At the beginning of October 1831 the young Charles Darwin left Shrewsbury to begin a 5-year journey which would turn his mind towards evolutionary theAt the beginning of October 1831 the young Charles Darwin left Shrewsbury to begin a 5-year journey which would turn his mind towards evolutionary theory. This volume brings together the letters which he wrote and received during his voyage on the Beagle, recounting both scientific observations and adventures ranging from an earthquake and political revolution to his efforts at ostrich- catching. Watercolours by the ship's artist Conrad Martens complement the text, depicting the landscapes and animals seen by Darwin. ...more
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Poseidon's Steed The Story of Seahorses, from Myth to Reality Helen Scales Gotham 2010 Paperback Illustrated
Marine biologist Helen Scales looks at seahorses around the world, but also explores the 'myriad ways they have been brought into our human lives', frMarine biologist Helen Scales looks at seahorses around the world, but also explores the 'myriad ways they have been brought into our human lives', from ancient Lydian jewellery to modern Chinese medicine. Felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge. ...more
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Lives of Conifers A Comparative Account of the Coniferous trees Graham R Powell Johns Hopkins University Press 2009 Hardback Illustrated
Throughout the temperate northern hemisphere conifers form the backbone of the environment. Focusing on the most widespread North American species sucThroughout the temperate northern hemisphere conifers form the backbone of the environment. Focusing on the most widespread North American species such as balsam fir, white spruce and eastern hemlock, this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated reference work follows their life cycle from seedling to old age and explains the vital role the trees play in the ecosystem and our reliance upon them. ...more
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