Life by Martha Holmes
Tells a story of survival and of the amazing behaviors animals and plants adopt to stay alive and pass their genes to a new generation. This title focuses on the most exciting examples of the millions of species to demonstrate the harrowing and very different challenges that all living things must overcome to prevail and to procreate.
"Even the most casual reader will be awed by the beauty, complexity, and ingenuity of nature as celebrated here" STARRED REVIEW--Library Journal "Stunning!"--Alaska Airlines Mag / Horizontal Air Mag "Even the most casual reader will be awed by the beauty, complexity, and ingenuity of nature as celebrated here." STARRED REVIEW--Library Journal "If you are looking for a wonderful gift for the animal lover on your list, this book is it."--San Francisco Book Review "In 60 concise and captivating vignettes ... the authors provide the most up-to-date science."--Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted)
Martha Holmes, producer for the BBC television production of Life, completed her doctorate in marine biology at the University of York. Michael Gunton, executive editor of Life, is a zoologist who received his training at Cambridge University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780520265370 |
| ISBN 10 | 0520265378 |
| Title | Life |
| Author | Martha Holmes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Year published | 2010-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 312 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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