{"product_id":"zoology-inside-the-secret-world-of-animals-hardcover","title":"Zoology: Inside the Secret World of Animals - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDK\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSmithsonian Institution\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSee the animal kingdom in all its glory, from jellyfish to polar bears, with up-close details of their unique features from head to toe. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with magnificent photographs that were specially commissioned for this book and cannot be seen anywhere else. Written in association with the Smithsonian Institution. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis visual reference book starts with the question \"what is an animal?\" and takes you through the animal kingdom - mammals, reptiles, birds, and sea creatures. It uses a unique head-to-toe approach that showcases in spectacular detail special features like the flight feathers of a parrot, the antenna of a moth, or the tentacles of coral. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis visual encyclopedia is filled with clear and fascinating information on everything about the social lives of animals. 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DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivaled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO(R) books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e https: \/\/www.dk.com\/\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 12 x 10.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772151431456,"sku":"9781465482518","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c4018101fed384ae510cde6f66256eed.webp?v=1780400168","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/zoology-inside-the-secret-world-of-animals-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}