Tapestries of Life: Uncovering the Lifesaving Secrets of theNatural World

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The second book by the bestselling author of 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.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780008402754
Published: March 2022

Number of pages: 368
Width: 129 mm
Height: 198 mm
Depth: 23 mm

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers