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Ever wonder what a tardigrade might have looked like? Or what tree wetas eat? Now you can find out, because this great nature encyclopedia answers these questions and a jillion more. Organized into sections ("The Natural World," "How Living Things Work," "Ecology," "Classification," "Plants," and "Animals"), the DK Nature Encyclopedia is a perfect reference for anyone curious about organisms, ecosystems, and the scientists who study them. It's full of amazing color photos and easy-to-understand illustrations and diagrams that will help you to feel confident when you say, "Look, there's a Periplaneta americana, otherwise known as an American cockroach! Say, did you know they evolved long before humans?" And for a multimedia approach to the study of nature, the accompanying Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Nature CD-ROM provides an eye-opening interactive experience. Investigate panoramic habitat vistas, and discover hidden ecosystems that may be lurking in unexpected places. Audio messages, field notes, videos, animations, and close-up photographs bring to life the secrets of nature. Built-in links to the Internet allow instant access to the most up-to-date information in the ever changing world of science. We love this encyclopedia pack and its companion, The DK Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia and CD-ROM, which covers the nonliving world with excellent information on space, rocks, electricity, and more. (Ages 9 and older)
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