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Wild China: Natural Wonders of the World's Most Enigmatic Land B
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- Title
- Wild China: Natural Wonders of the World's Most Enigmatic Land
- ISBN
- 9780300141658
- Book Title
- Wild China : Natural Wonders of the World's Most Enigmatic Land
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Item Length
- 9.8 in
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Genre
- Nature, Science, History
- Topic
- Animals / General, Asia / China, Regional, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
- Item Weight
- 29.7 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 224 Pages
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Product Information
A magnificently photographed natural history tour of China, from the frozen tundra of Siberia to the crowded streets of Beijing Within the vast borders of China, a dazzling array of ecosystems and habitats are found--wildlife habitats so diverse as to nearly stagger the imagination. From the world's loftiest mountain peaks to grass steppes that stretch beyond the horizon, from steaming jungles to wide deserts that fluctuate between searing heat and numbing cold, China's landscapes inspire awe and curiosity. Wild China leads the reader across China's landscapes and through thousands of years of history. Organized geographically, the book starts with a description of the Chinese heartland, then ventures on to cover the Manchurian forests, deserts, and grasslands; the Tibetan Plateau; tropical and temperate forests; limestone hills and caves; and the crowded coasts. The impact of China's 1.3 billion people on the nation's landscapes is also explored. The book concludes with a gazetteer and travel tips.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300141653
ISBN-13
9780300141658
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65705215
Product Key Features
Book Title
Wild China : Natural Wonders of the World's Most Enigmatic Land
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Animals / General, Asia / China, Regional, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year
2008
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
29.7 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7.5 in
Additional Product Features
Reviews
�In addition to the images of animals, plants, and humans as they occupy and interact with diverse landscapes, Wild China is replete with interesting and original commentary. There is hardly a page without something new and novel.��Ronald Knapp, State University of New York, New Paltz, "In addition to the images of animals, plants, and humans as they occupy and interact with diverse landscapes, Wild China is replete with interesting and original commentary.There is hardly a page without something new and novel."-Ronald Knapp, State University of New York, New Paltz, "By weaving hundreds of stunning photographs with concise interpretive text, this volume effectively illustrates the richness and diversity of China's natural heritage. . . . Highly recommended." Choice, "In addition to the images of animals, plants, and humans as they occupy and interact with diverse landscapes, Wild China is replete with interesting and original commentary. There is hardly a page without something new and novel."-Ronald Knapp, State University of New York, New Paltz, "An exquisite and intriguing look at a country that is ever so much more than the horrendous pollution and overcrowding of Beijing and other Chinese megacities. This is China as the country, its peoples, and its natural inhabitants were before industrialization."--Bruce Fellman, TimeOut, "In addition to the images of animals, plants, and humans as they occupy and interact with diverse landscapes, Wild China is replete with interesting and original commentary. There is hardly a page without something new and novel."--Ronald Knapp, State University of New York, New Paltz, "By weaving hundreds of stunning photographs with concise interpretive text, this volume effectively illustrates the richness and diversity of China''s natural heritage. . . . Highly recommended."- Choice, "An exquisite and intriguing look at a country that is ever so much more than the horrendous pollution and overcrowding of Beijing and other Chinese megacities. This is China as the country, its peoples, and its natural inhabitants were before industrialization." Bruce Fellman, TimeOut, In addition to the images of animals, plants, and humans as they occupy and interact with diverse landscapes, Wild China is replete with interesting and original commentary. There is hardly a page without something new and novel. Ronald Knapp, State University of New York, New Paltz, "Names like Gobi Desert, Silk Road, Yangtze, the sucker frog, and even yatsa gunbu (winter worms) come alive in this enthralling book. With fabulous photographs, marvelous natural history text, and a continental approach, the book is a treasure."-Margaret Lowman, author of Life in the Treetops, and co-author of It's a Jungle Up There: More Tales from the Treetops, "Names like Gobi Desert, Silk Road, Yangtze, the sucker frog, and even yatsa gunbu (winter worms) come alive in this enthralling book. With fabulous photographs, marvelous natural history text, and a continental approach, the book is a treasure."-Margaret Lowman, author ofLife in the Treetops, and co-author ofIt's a Jungle Up There: More Tales from the Treetops, "Names like Gobi Desert, Silk Road, Yangtze, the sucker frog, and even yatsa gunbu (winter worms) come alive in this enthralling book. With fabulous photographs, marvelous natural history text, and a continental approach, the book is a treasure."--Margaret Lowman, author of Life in the Treetops , and co-author of It's a Jungle Up There: More Tales from the Treetops, "By weaving hundreds of stunning photographs with concise interpretive text, this volume effectively illustrates the richness and diversity of China's natural heritage. . . . Highly recommended."�Choice, �Names like Gobi Desert, Silk Road, Yangtze, the sucker frog, and even yatsa gunbu (winter worms) come alive in this enthralling book. With fabulous photographs, marvelous natural history text, and a continental approach, the book is a treasure.��Margaret Lowman, author of Life in the Treetops, and co-author of It�s a Jungle Up There: More Tales from the Treetops, "By weaving hundreds of stunning photographs with concise interpretive text, this volume effectively illustrates the richness and diversity of China's natural heritage. . . . Highly recommended."-- Choice, "An exquisite and intriguing look at a country that is ever so much more than the horrendous pollution and overcrowding of Beijing and other Chinese megacities. This is China as the country, its peoples, and its natural inhabitants were before industrialization."-Bruce Fellman, TimeOut, "In addition to the images of animals, plants, and humans as they occupy and interact with diverse landscapes,Wild Chinais replete with interesting and original commentary. There is hardly a page without something new and novel."-Ronald Knapp, State University of New York, New Paltz, "An exquisite and intriguing look at a country that is ever so much more than the horrendous pollution and overcrowding of Beijing and other Chinese megacities. This is China as the country, its peoples, and its natural inhabitants were before industrialization."�Bruce Fellman, TimeOut, "Names like Gobi Desert, Silk Road, Yangtze, the sucker frog, and even yatsa gunbu (winter worms) come alive in this enthralling book. With fabulous photographs, marvelous natural history text, and a continental approach, the book is a treasure."-Margaret Lowman, author of Life in the Treetops , and co-author of It's a Jungle Up There: More Tales from the Treetops, Names like Gobi Desert, Silk Road, Yangtze, the sucker frog, and even yatsa gunbu (winter worms) come alive in this enthralling book. With fabulous photographs, marvelous natural history text, and a continental approach, the book is a treasure. Margaret Lowman, author of Life in the Treetops, and co-author of It s a Jungle Up There: More Tales from the Treetops, "In addition to the images of animals, plants, and humans as they occupy and interact with diverse landscapes, Wild China is replete with interesting and original commentary. There is hardly a page without something new and novel."-Ronald Knapp, State University of New York, New Paltz, "By weaving hundreds of stunning photographs with concise interpretive text, this volume effectively illustrates the richness and diversity of China's natural heritage. . . . Highly recommended."- Choice
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- l***o (7)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book arrived in excellent and timely condition. Everything about it right down to the feel of the paper is a pulp-lover's dream. imho the book perfectly recreates the wonder of opening 1 of The Spider's fire-fueled classic 2-fisted adventures. Alex Ross-like illustrations perfectly set the tone for the knuckle-clenching nail-biting pulse-pounding action that follows.1 major criticism is use among the back-page title-adverts of an undoubtably racist yellow peril feature Mysterious Wu Fang.
- 1***d (26)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook is in great condition and even has a plastic cover to protect it.
- 1***d (26)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThere is a page cut out in the middle of the book. Otherwise the book is a nice size about 9 x 12 inches and contains facts about the characters and activities.