Practical Natural Illustrated Guide

Author: Daito Matsuka
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Experience the wonder of nature, starting with a tree and a bird to see the magic of nature, its beauty, observe with heart and eyes the changing of seasons, the myriad forms of nature, about 3,000 illustrations, nearly 600 "stories" of plants and animals. There are about 1.4 million species of life on Earth. On the stage of nature, these creatures perform daily with diverse styles, their splendor far exceeding human imagination—spring, plants and trees reveal new buds, and birds and beasts begin to rear their offspring; summer, plants and trees are lush, and newborn animals practice hunting skills and evading predators in their territories; autumn, trees shed leaves, and animals are busy preparing for winter migration, while migratory birds embark on their age-old journey of thousands of miles; winter, plants and animals wait quietly for the arrival of spring with their unique hibernation methods—such as the overwintering methods of insects, some lay eggs to plant the dream of spring, while others wait in the larval stage; some hibernate in the pupal stage, and others wait as adult insects for the spring breeze and rain. The wonders and splendor of nature often amaze us, while also moving us—moved by the magic of creation! Moved by the persistence and beauty of life! We hope that nature-loving readers will use this book to begin exploring nature and embark on a journey of enjoying its wonder and beauty!