Tapestries of Life - Uncovering the Lifesaving Secrets of the Natural World

Extraordinary Insects Trees clean air and water; hoverflies and bees pollinate our crops; the kingfisher inspired the construction of high-speed trains. In Tapestries of Life , bestselling author Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson explains how closely we are all connected with the natural world, highlighting our indelible link with nature''s finely knit system and our everyday lives. In the heart of natural world is a life-support system like no other, a collective term that describes all the goods and services we receive - food, fresh water, medicine, pollination, pollution control, carbon sequestration, erosion prevention, recreation, spiritual health and so much more. In this utterly captivating book, Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson sets out to explore these wonderful, supportive elements - taking the reader on a journey through the surprising characteristics of the natural world.

Product details

• Authors: ANNE SVERDRUP THYGES, Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson
• Assisted by: Lucy Moffatt (Illustration), Lucy Moffatt (Translation)
• Publisher: Harper Collins Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780008402754
• ISBN: 978-0-00-840275-4
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 23 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; Climate Change, NATURE / Ecology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology, HISTORY / World, NATURE / Animals / Insects & Spiders, NATURE / Ecosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests, Conservation of wildlife & habitats, Wildlife: general interest, Dinosaurs & the prehistoric world, Dinosaurs & the prehistoric world: general interest