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Homo sapiens have remained the same species, largely unchanged in genetic makeup and anatomy since the Cro-Magnon era. By contrast, the cultural, social, and technological changes since then have been nothing less than extraordinary. At the core of this development is the ability of humans to store and transmit knowledge, so that each new generation stands upon the shoulders of its predecessors. This ability to use what has gone before is what sets humans apart. Telling our story, from prehistory to the present day, DK's History is a thought-provoking journey, revealing the common threads and forces that have shaped human history. Taking a broad-themed approach, acknowledging varied factors at work, from climate, ecology, disease, and geology and their roles in the human story, this visual celebration makes history accessible and relevant, putting events in their wider context and showing how they have shaped the world we live in.
Dinosaurs and prehistoric life: the definitive visual guide to prehistoric animals.
Kolektív autorov
440 stránok
16 hodin čítania
4,5(29)Ohodnotiť
From the origin of life, through the age of dinosaurs stalked by the terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex, to the earliest humans, this book tells the story of life on Earth. Dinosaurs may be the stars of the show, but the book is truly comprehensive, with fossil plants, invertebrates, amphibians, fish, birds, reptiles, mammals, and even early bacteria conjuring up an entire past world. To put all of these extinct species in context, the book explores geological time and the way life-forms are classified. It also looks at how fossils preserve the story of evolution, and how it can be deciphered. The chapter on "Young Earth" explains how forces shaped Earth and steered the course of life. The main part of the book - "Life on Earth" - lays out and catalogues the rich story of life, from its beginnings 4 billion years ago, through each geological period, such as the Jurassic and Cretaceous, to the present. The stunning visuals and authoritative text make Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life a fascinating and revealing encyclopedia that will appeal to the whole family.
Art : the definitive visual guide
Andrew Dixon
612 stránok
22 hodin čítania
4,7(27)Ohodnotiť
Truly comprehensive in scope, Artshows you masterpieces from over 700 artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso, and Van Gogh. An invaluable reference book for any art lover, it showcases the works; everything from Italian baroque painting and African art to contemporary art history. Discover key facts about the most prominent artistic movements, including their origins and influences, and follow a timeline of the most famous works. Be inspired by the detail of each subject matter and methods each artist used to create their masterpieces, and explore centuries, cultures, and countries on the ultimate artistic journey across time. Created in collaboration with Bridgeman, the biggest art library in the world,Art- The Definitive Visual Guideis a must-have for your bookshelf.
Zem
James F. Luhr
520 stránok
19 hodin čítania
4,5(133)Ohodnotiť
Výpravný obrazový průvodce zachycuje drama, sílu a krásu procesů utvářejících Zemi a bere čtenáře na cestu od podmořských hlubin po deštné lesy, přes pohoří světa i vyprahlé pouště. Kniha obsahuje jedinečný přehled nejpůsobivějších pokladů zemského povrchu. Klíčové útvary pevniny a moří i atmosférické jevy jsou podrobně popsány v poutavých profilech, doplněných vynikajícími fotografiemi a názornými mapami. Kniha zohledňuje i působení člověka na životní prostředí ve zcela unikátních kapitolách o zemědělské, průmyslové a urbanizované krajině. Grafická schémata a nákresy, stejně jako srozumitelný a fundovaný text seznamují čtenáře i s počátky Země a silami, které dodnes ovlivňují tvář naší planety.
Human Body A Children's Encyclopedia
Dorling Kindersley
256 stránok
9 hodin čítania
5,0(1)Ohodnotiť
This encyclopedia will knock spots off your biology textbook! Get under the skin of human anatomy with large, clear photographs, graphics, and CGI images that show everything you need to see in detail. Annotations and captions explain how everything works clearly and simply, without overwhelming. From the skin through muscles, tissues, organs, and nerves right down to your bones, you will be able to understand not only how your body works, but also your brain and the way you think, feel, and behave. The book is divided into twelve sections. The first ten chapters explore and explain major body systems including bones and muscles; the digestive system; lungs and breathing; life cycle; and senses. Within each chapter, most of the spreads are reference pages devoted to explaining how different parts of the body work - from how the heart beats to the tiny white blood cells that attack germs. Interspersed with these are double-page images that showcase amazing human body images, such as magnified views of individual muscle fibres and the villi that line the inside of your small intestine.The last chapter, Mind and Personality, covers the intriguing inner workings of the human mind, introducing the fascinating science of psychology. Finally, the reference section provides readers with quizzes to test their personality and reasoning, and finishes with a timeline of key medical breakthroughs.
Science : the definitive visual guide
Adam Hart Davis
4,5(176)Ohodnotiť
The complete illustrated science encyclopedia covering the history, key discoveries, inventions and people This remarkable reference ebook reveals the story of scientific progress from the invention of the wheel to 21st-century climate solutions, including everything from ancient Greek geometry and quantum physics to the worldwide web. Explore every key moment of scientific discovery and find out how the concepts, inventions and the individuals behind them have changed our world. With stunning artworks and authoritative information this makes even complex scientific subjects easily comprehensible.
Zviera
David Burnie
623 stránok
22 hodin čítania
4,9(371)Ohodnotiť
Obrazová encyklopédia živočišnej ríše. Vedúci autorského kolektívu David Burnie. Komplexný katalóg živočíchov s profilmi vyše 2000 druhov od najväčšieho cicavca po najmenšieho stavovca...
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