The Nature Handbook by Ernest H Williams

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Designed for those interested in nature, this book explores the natural world through a series of observations based on general themes including - relationship of size and shape, adaptations, distribution patterns, behavior, and diversity of life forms. It teaches about plants, animals, and habitats.

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The Nature Handbook by Ernest H Williams

This guidebook takes the concept and format of a standard field guide in a new direction. It is designed for anyone interested in nature, explores the natural world through a series of observations based on general themes including-- relationship of size and shape, adaptations, distribution patterns, behavior, and diversity of life forms. Readers will learn about plants, animals, and habitats, as they discover the pleasure of understanding organisms and patterns in the environment.
" The Nature Handbook defines a unique niche among guidebooks and research literature- and does an excellent job of filling it" -- The Quarterly Review of Biology
Ernest H. Williams, Jr. is Leonard C. Ferguson Professor and Chair in the Department of Biology at Hamilton College (NY). He is co-author of The Butterfly Book and editor and co-author of A Marsh for All Seasons.
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ISBN 13 9780195171945
ISBN 10 0195171942
Title The Nature Handbook
Author Ernest H Williams
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Year published 2005-06-02
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.