Chris Packham's Nature Handbook: Explore the Wonders of the Natural World
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Chris Packham's Nature Handbook: Explore the Wonders of the Natural World
By (Author) Chris Packham
Editor-in-chief Chris Packham
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
DK
15th November 2022
3rd March 2022
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Wildlife: mammals: general interest
Wildlife: reptiles and amphibians: general interest
Conservation of wildlife and habitats
Wildlife: general interest
508
Physical Properties
Hardback
224
Width 127mm, Height 178mm, Spine 22mm
322g
Description
A practical illustrated guide to exploring, observing, and understanding nature Chris Packham will pass on his passion for nature and make you an enthusiastic and knowledgeable amateur naturalist. Chris Packham's Nature Handbook reveals how easy it is to enjoy and learn about plants, animals, habitats, and ecological processes. It features visual studies of habitats - full of photos of the animals and plants that live there and illustrations of how they interact. All the habitats in your region (Europe in the UK edition, or North America in the US edition) are included, from accessible urban and farming landscapes to wilderness areas. This book reveals the sights, sounds, and smells you can encounter and shows you how to connect with nature without intruding. It provides illustrated guides to activities for every season. Many of these, like pond dipping and raising butterflies from caterpillars, can be done close to home and without expensive equipment. The book promotes conservation and demonstrates simple ways to contribute to the health of the natural world. First published in 2010, this edition has been extensively revised to present more local information relevant to the habitats where you live, and to include the latest equipment and conservation issues. A blend of inspirational guide, essential reference, and "how-to", this book will make you wild about the natural world.
Author Bio
Chris Packham (general editor) Chris Packham is a top tv naturalist and an award-winning conservationist, photographer, and author. As a young scientist, he researched kestrels, shrews, and badgers, and studied zoology at Southampton University. His tv career began with the award-winning Really Wild Show for the BBC, and he is now co-presenter of the BBC's Springwatch, Autumnwatch, and Winterwatch. His 2017 memoir Fingers in the Sparkle Jar was a no.1 Sunday Times bestseller.
