Burnie David et al. DK Nature Encyclopedia

DK Children, 1998. — 305 p. — ISBN 9780789434111.Authors David Burnie, Jonathan Elphick, Theresa Greenaway, Barbara Taylor, Marek Walisiewicz, Richard Walker.
A comprehensive reference is divided into three parts: The Beginning of Life explains natural processes such as evolution, reproduction, and photosynthesis; Ecology explores the interrelationships between species in various habitats; and the third section profiles wildlife through close-up photography.
This illustrated encyclopedia of nature provides detailed information on every major plant and animal group, arranged in an easy-to-follow order. The book begins with asection on how life evolved, and looks at how living things work. It then describes the five kingdoms of the living world, investigating the characteristics of many species. Each animal or plant entry opens with an introduction to the subject, then goes into more detail, using photographs and artworks to illustrate the facts. There is aglossary of scientific terms and acomprehensive index to guide you directly to the subject you want.