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In the Womb: Animals Hardcover – April 21, 2009

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3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
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In the Womb: Animals follows the developmental path of three different mammals utilizing some of the most amazing technology available. This incredible journey was first chronicled for the critically acclaimed National Geographic Channel special of the same name, where 3-D and 4-D ultrasound was used on animals for the first time on television. These and other amazing computer-generated graphics highlight the path of development and in the process reveals of the amazing science with outstanding detail.

Published at the same time as the latest National Geographic Channel special, In The Womb: Extreme Animals, this volume highlights the development of the bottlenose dolphin, Asian elephant, and golden retriever, and through comparisons to other animals and humans, emphasizes the differences—and similarities—between them. This resource is perfect for animal-lovers and inquisitive minds alike.
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  1. Print length
    160 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    National Geographic
  4. Publication date
    April 21, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    9.32 x 0.71 x 8.27 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1426201753
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1426201752
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"These unforgettable images remind us that every animal’s story begins even before it enters the world. From our beloved dogs to exotic creatures, this book reveals how biology and behavior begin to intertwine from the very first moments of life." –Melissa Jo Peltier, co-author of Cesar’s Way and executive producer of The Dog Whisperer

". . . a book of breathtaking beauty and awesome drama. Brisk text and vivid images of embryos remind us of our shared ancestry with other animals, from dogs to dolphins, penguins to kangaroos. The astonishing transition to birth reminds us that all of us are capable of wondrous transformations. Thank you, Michael Sims, for this glorious tribute to the artistry of the womb."–Sy Montgomery, author of The Good Good Pig and Journey of the Pink Dolphins

"How can an air-breathing dolphin be born underwater? Why does a jellybean-sized kangaroo fetus decide to crawl out of the womb? Reading how species develop their diverse abilities while still in the womb is not just exhilarating; it is humbling to be reminded of the astounding diversity of life."–Bruce Fogle, author of New Dog and The New Encyclopedia of the Dog

"I cannot suggest a better present to a dog lover (or dolphin fanatic or elephant aficionado) than this beautiful book. Not only will you be enchanted by the images, the text too is quite wonderful, telling you lots of fascinating things I bet you didn’t (I didn’t) know."–Jeffrey Masson, author of When Elephants Weep and Do Dogs Never Lie about Love

"In the Womb: Animals offers a new window into animals’ amazing beginnings, through incredible images and thought-provoking text and true to National Geographic’s marvelous interpretation of life on our planet." –Joan Embery, president of the Embery Institute for Wildlife Conservation and conservation ambassador for the Zoological
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Michael Sims is the author of Adam’s Navel, a New York Times Notable Book and a Library Journal Best Science Book, and Apollo’s Fire: A Day on Earth in Nature and Imagination, a National Public Radio Best Science Book of the Year.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Geographic (April 21, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1426201753
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1426201752
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.32 x 0.71 x 8.27 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
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Very colorful and descriptive. Fascinating photography never seen anything like this before. Recommended for Parents and SIngles alike even if you don't study zoology.
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5.0 out of 5 stars In the Womb
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Great book. Great paper quality, nice colours, wonderful images. Saw this book first in the Warren Library - who would guess in a little city of 13,000 in far Northwest PA? - and had to buy it.
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Great information and pictures.
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