Color Version　Encyclopedia of Animals and Plants

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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: In today's Animal World, with the deepening and development of animal protection activities, people have clearly recognized that once a species becomes extinct, it can never be brought back to life. Over the past century, with the dramatic increase in the world's population and the growing scale of human exploitation of animal resources from nature, the habitats of animals have been severely threatened and greatly damaged. As a result, the extinction rate of species has exceeded the natural rate by 1,000 times. Only by understanding animals well can we protect them consciously. The "Animal World," a six-volume series edited by animal researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, will greatly expand the understanding and awareness of readers from all walks of life about animals. These six volumes classify animals into six categories: invertebrates, insects, fish, amphibians and reptiles, birds, and mammals. Each category includes about 200 species, carefully selected by experts based on the principles of commonness, rarity, and fame. A significant portion of these species are unique to China and are endangered. Each animal is accompanied by one or two exquisite pictures and a text description of 300 to 400 words, introducing the animal's name (including common names and Latin names), geographic distribution, morphological characteristics, habits, economic significance, and conservation status—all essential basic knowledge for understanding animals. Experts believe that although the animals introduced in this book represent only a small fraction of those that have been scientifically identified, they are sufficient to greatly enrich the zoological knowledge of general readers. Some of the animal illustrations in the book are meticulously painted by experts based on precious animal specimens preserved by the country. These images are vivid and highlight key features, enhancing their visual appeal. The book is published in the internationally popular large 16K hardcover format, printed on imported copperplate paper with vibrant colors, and is exquisitely produced, suitable for readers from primary school students to adults. For easy reference, a stroke index is included at the end of the book. The () of the book is color-coded with six colors to distinctly identify the six categories of animals, making it even easier for readers to navigate.
Plant World Plants are both familiar and unfamiliar to each of us. Everyone can name several plant names off the top of their heads, but in most cases, we recognize them without knowing their names. No wonder, with hundreds of thousands of plant species on Earth, and more than 80,000 in China alone, recognizing them is no easy task. However, it is possible to learn about the common, rare, and famous plants, which is the purpose of this book in introducing over 1,000 plant species to a broad readership. These plants have been carefully selected by plant science experts, particularly those from the Institute of Botany at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. They include staple and oil crops closely related to our daily lives, familiar fruit trees, and flowers and ornamental plants that beautify our living environments. There are also medicinal plants that help prevent and treat diseases, protect our health, and many wild plants that are highly valuable but largely unknown to us. Notably, many of these are alpine and cold-arid plants native to the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau or the Himalayan Mountains in China. They were discovered after years of painstaking work by scientists and are extremely precious in terms of information. Unlike traditional plant classification, which divides plants into higher and lower plants before further, this book is organized for easier reading by plant growth environments. The six categories for the six volumes are: alpine plants, mountain forests and common wild plants, grassland plants, tropical and subtropical plants and rare plants, cultivated crops, and flowers and ornamental landscaping plants. Each volume selects about 200 species, totaling over 1,000. For each plant, the book provides its scientific name and Latin name, as well as alternative names if available. It describes the plant's morphological characteristics, habitat, distribution, and uses, accompanied by one or two exquisite illustrations. The book is published in the internationally popular large 16K hardcover format, with a cover printed on imported copperplate paper, offering exquisite craftsmanship. The of the book is color-coded with six colors to differentiate the six volumes, making it convenient for readers to browse. A stroke index at the end of the book further aids in finding specific plants. This book is suitable for readers of all ages, from primary school students to adults, and is an excellent gift choice.