{"product_id":"microcosmos-discovering-the-world-through-microscopic-images-from-20-x-to-over-22-million-x-magnification-paperback","title":"Microcosmos: Discovering the World Through Microscopic Images from 20 X to Over 22 Million X Magnification - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrandon Broll\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the previous edition: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eAn amazing array of shapes and textures that would be the envy of Joan Miro.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --The Wall Street Journal \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eHundreds of extremely magnified images such as botanicals, minerals and insects, transport the reader into another world.... Who knew morning glory could look so interesting!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e --Chicago Sun-Times \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eMicrocosmos\u003c\/i\u003e is a remarkable photo-journey into everyday life through spectacular microscopic images. This new edition lifts the book to breathtaking realms. The extraordinary images, produced with the latest microphotography technologies, are displayed on reader-friendly large page layouts. Most of the 203 full-color photographs were taken using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which allows us to see our world as never before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Each page features a single image, a remarkable close-up that reveals form, shape and color in incredible detail. The book is divided into six chapters that cover: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Microorganisms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Botany\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e The human body\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Zoology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Minerals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Technology.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Every photograph is accompanied by an informative caption that describes the image, how it was captured and the number of magnifications. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e With the stunning production values of its full-color photographs and its clearly written text, \u003ci\u003eMicrocosmos\u003c\/i\u003e provides a fascinating journey of discovery for every reader. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eBrandon Broll\u003c\/b\u003e is a journalist specializing in science and medicine who has published stories on subjects as diverse as brain-mapping and crash-test dummies. His work has appeared in international publications, such as Reader's Digest and the Guardian, and he has been the editor or science consultant on many books. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 x 10.92 x 9.04 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47399494942898,"sku":"9781554077144","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/d82c7d10ab97a2ac76be5d865005b7a1.webp?v=1778073125","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/microcosmos-discovering-the-world-through-microscopic-images-from-20-x-to-over-22-million-x-magnification-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}