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Another sumptuous feast in the Eyewitness series, consisting of spectacular full-color photographs that explore the world of plants and animals. -- Kirkus Reviews
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《学校图书馆杂志》(School Library Journal)书评
Gr 3-9Like other books from this publisher, the main feature here is the stunning full-color photography; the multitude of illustrations beg to be browsed. Though this title lists plenty of examples of flora and fauna, its best use is in showing how living things interact with the functions and conditions of the Earth. Some examples include an explanation of photosynthesis and a description of how living things adapt to various niches, be they arctic climates or sea bottoms so deep that no light penetrates. Natural phenomena, like weather or rock metamorphosis, are given the same attention as plant and animal processes, such as camouflage and seed dispersion. After paging through all these intricate terrestrial interactions, it's hard not to come away amazed. The Visual Encyclopedia of Science (Larousse Kingfisher Chambers, 1994), another large science compendium, covers outer space and technology, too, with more narrative, making it a more diverse source for quick reference. But for high-quality images of the natural sciences, The Living Planet packs a lot between two covers.Cathryn A. Camper, Minneapolis Public Library (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus评论
Another sumptuous feast in the Eyewitness series, consisting of spectacular full-color photographs that explore the world of plants and animals. Chapters are devoted to evolution of life on earth, growth and reproduction of flora and fauna, diversity of habitats, and preservation of life forms. Every double-page layout is a visual treat with a large central photograph and a dozen smaller captioned photos. Bold headlines announce the topic- -``Anatomy of a Butterfly,'' ``Fossil Evidence,'' ``Island Life,'' etc.--and are followed by a brief, difficult opening text that most readers will ignore. The captions provide, sometimes, the scientific names of species depicted, identify body parts, or give odd facts. A glossary helps with some terms; the index is extensive but does not guide readers to the primary discussion of a topic, e.g., there are eight references to photosynthesis, some of which are extremely brief, and others that do not actually use the term. (photos, diagrams, maps, glossary, index) (Nonfiction. 10-12)