The Living Planet
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Living Planet is a landmark work of natural history that presents a comprehensive portrait of life on Earth, examining the remarkable ways in which plants and animals have adapted to survive in every corner of the globe. Companion to the celebrated BBC television series, the book chronicles twelve distinct habitats — from frozen polar wastes to scorching deserts, lush rainforests to the open ocean — illustrating the intricate relationships between organisms and their environments. David Attenborough writes with infectious wonder and scientific precision, guiding readers through the extraordinary strategies life has developed to conquer even the most hostile conditions on the planet. Each chapter uncovers new marvels of adaptation, detailing the ingenious biological solutions that have allowed species to thrive where few would dare to tread. A sweeping, authoritative celebration of the natural world, it remains an essential text for anyone who wishes to understand the breathtaking complexity of life on Earth.
Author: David Attenborough
Format: Hardback
Genre: Natural history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Living Planet is a landmark work of natural history that presents a comprehensive portrait of life on Earth, examining the remarkable ways in which plants and animals have adapted to survive in every corner of the globe. Companion to the celebrated BBC television series, the book chronicles twelve distinct habitats — from frozen polar wastes to scorching deserts, lush rainforests to the open ocean — illustrating the intricate relationships between organisms and their environments. David Attenborough writes with infectious wonder and scientific precision, guiding readers through the extraordinary strategies life has developed to conquer even the most hostile conditions on the planet. Each chapter uncovers new marvels of adaptation, detailing the ingenious biological solutions that have allowed species to thrive where few would dare to tread. A sweeping, authoritative celebration of the natural world, it remains an essential text for anyone who wishes to understand the breathtaking complexity of life on Earth.