In the Womb: Animals - Rilegato

Sims, Michael

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ISBN 10: 1426201753 ISBN 13: 9781426201752

Casa editrice: National Geographic, 2009

Riassunto

In the Womb: Animals follows the developmental path of three different mammals utilizing some of the most amazing technology available. This incredible journey was first chronicled for the critically acclaimed National Geographic Channel special of the same name, where 3-D and 4-D ultrasound was used on animals for the first time on television. These and other amazing computer-generated graphics highlight the path of development and in the process reveals of the amazing science with outstanding detail.

Published at the same time as the latest National Geographic Channel special, In The Womb: Extreme Animals, this volume highlights the development of the bottlenose dolphin, Asian elephant, and golden retriever, and through comparisons to other animals and humans, emphasizes the differences?and similarities?between them. This resource is perfect for animal-lovers and inquisitive minds alike.

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"These unforgettable images remind us that every animal's story
begins even before it enters the world. From our beloved dogs
to exotic creatures, this book reveals how biology and behavior
begin to intertwine from the very first moments of life." -Melissa Jo Peltier, co-author of "Cesar's Way "and executive producer of "The Dog Whisperer"
,"" . . "a book of breathtaking beauty and awesome drama. Brisk text
and vivid images of embryos remind us of our shared ancestry
with other animals, from dogs to dolphins, penguins to kangaroos.
The astonishing transition to birth reminds us that all of us are
capable of wondrous transformations. Thank you, Michael Sims,
for this glorious tribute to the artistry of the womb."-Sy Montgomery, author of "The Good Good Pig "and" Journey of the Pink Dolphins
""How can an air-breathing dolphin be born underwater? Why
does a jellybean-sized kangaroo fetus decide to crawl out of the
womb? Reading how species develop their diverse abilities while
still in the womb is not just exhilarating; it is humbling to be
reminded of the astounding diversity of life."-Bruce Fogle, author of "New Dog "and "The New Encyclopedia of the Dog"
"I cannot suggest a better present to a dog lover (or dolphin
fanatic or elephant aficionado) than this beautiful book. Not
only will you be enchanted by the images, the text too is quite
wonderful, telling you lots of fascinating things I bet you didn't
(I didn't) know."-Jeffrey Masson, author of "When Elephants Weep "and "Do Dogs Never Lie"" about Love
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""In the Womb: Animals "offers a new window into animals'
amazing beginnings, through incredibleimages and thought-provoking
text and true to National Geographic's marvelous
interpretation of life on our planet." -Joan Embery, president of the Embery Institute for Wildlife Conservation and conservation ambassador for the Zoological --Society of San Diego

L'autore

Michael Sims is the author of Adam’s Navel, a New York Times Notable Book and a Library Journal Best Science Book, and Apollo’s Fire: A Day on Earth in Nature and Imagination, a National Public Radio Best Science Book of the Year.

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• Editore: National Geographic
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1426201753
• ISBN 13: 9781426201752
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 160