Natural Histories: Opulent Oceans: Extraordinary Rare Book Selections from the American Museum of Natural History Library [With 40 Prints]

by Melanie L.J. Stiassny

Without our oceans, which cover almost 72 percent of our planet, Earth simply could not exist--or humanity survive. Join author Melanie Stiassny from the American Museum of Natural History on an epic, oceanic journey. These fascinating essays, taken from the museum's Rare Book Collections, expand on the science behind the early histories that shaped the study of oceanography. They take close-up looks at coral, jellyfish, sea worms, whales, sharks,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 145491341X
• ISBN13: 9781454913412
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Sterling Signature
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 9.2" x 11.9"