Wildlife Wonders Of China

Author : Xi Zhinong,Shen Cheng
Publisher : Shanghai Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1602200114

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Wildlife Wonders of China by Xi Zhinong,Shen Cheng Pdf

China is a country rich in bio-diversity that boasts gorgeous natural landscapes and wildlife, many unique to its land. Award winning nature photographer Xi Zhinong spent 30 years taking photos along rivers and across mountains, capturing the animals and natural wonders of China. Through his lens, a Yunnan snub-nosed monkey can be seen jumping between trees with her baby in her arms; thousands of Tibetan antelopes migrate in the wind and snow; and a takin, or gnu goat, couple is caught sharing a kiss atop a mountain ridge. Wildlife Wonders of China will lead you to the vast territory of China through photos, from the roof of the world—the Tibetan Plateau—to dry western China and the moist eastern lands influenced by monsoons. Gain insight into the changing environment in China, and be enchanted by the unique and beautiful animals living there.

Author : Giles Badger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : China
ISBN : 0300141653

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Wild China by Giles Badger Pdf

A magnificently photographed natural history tour of China, from the frozen tundra of Siberia to the crowded streets of Beijing Within the vast borders of China, a dazzling array of ecosystems and habitats are found--wildlife habitats so diverse as to nearly stagger the imagination. From the world's loftiest mountain peaks to grass steppes that stretch beyond the horizon, from steaming jungles to wide deserts that fluctuate between searing heat and numbing cold, China's landscapes inspire awe and curiosity. Wild China leads the reader across China's landscapes and through thousands of years of history. Organized geographically, the book starts with a description of the Chinese heartland, then ventures on to cover the Manchurian forests, deserts, and grasslands; the Tibetan Plateau; tropical and temperate forests; limestone hills and caves; and the crowded coasts. The impact of China's 1.3 billion people on the nation's landscapes is also explored. The book concludes with a gazetteer and travel tips. Co-published with BBC Books, an imprint of Ebury Publishing

Author : Jonathan Fenby
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780500779347

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The Great Wonders of China by Jonathan Fenby Pdf

The magnificent wonders of China, ancient and modern, revealed by an international team of leading scholars. China is the oldest continuous civilization on earth and holds a unique global place in the twenty-first century. The Great Wonders of China’s wide focus shows what makes China such a special country, with topics stretching from the natural wonders, including mountains and rivers, to the Silk Road; the technological innovations of printing and the compass; and the modern, vibrant cities of today as well as famous monuments, such as the Forbidden City in Beijing and the Great Wall. In this new and updated paperback edition, a team of leading scholars from Asia and the West provide a compelling history of China. Beyond the quality of the individual entries, The Great Wonders of China provides a chronicle of Chinese history and culture as well as helping readers understand and appreciate this vast country.

Author : Lynn M. Stone
Publisher : Rourke Publishing Group
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1559163224

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Wonders of China by Lynn M. Stone Pdf

Discover China's people, its wonderful wildlife, its traditional customs, and its unique blend of old and new.

Author : Roel Sterckx,Martina Siebert,Dagmar Schäfer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : History
ISBN : 9781108428156

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Animals Through Chinese History by Roel Sterckx,Martina Siebert,Dagmar Schäfer Pdf

This innovative collection opens a door into the rich history of animals in China. This title is also available as Open Access.

Author : Ying Liu,Liu Ying
Publisher : 五洲传播出版社
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 7508511042

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Natural Wonders in China by Ying Liu,Liu Ying Pdf

China, the most populous country in the world, is located in East Asia and covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometers of land and 3 million square kilometers of sea. It stretches across four time zones, while the elevation gap between its highest and lowest points is nearly 9,000 meters. The great geographical contrasts have made this land both dynamic and magnificent. China s geography includes snow-capped mountains, glaciers, evergreen rain forests, desolate gobis and deserts, vibrant lakes and coasts, spectacular valleys and waterfalls, and boundless grasslands and wetlands. Almost every type of natural scenery that exists in the world can be found in China, and this book aims to help the reader learn more about China s natural beauty."

Author : Liz Laidler,Keith Laidler
Publisher : Blandford
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1999-03-01
Category : China
ISBN : 0713727055

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China's Threatened Wildlife by Liz Laidler,Keith Laidler Pdf

."..page format and liberal color photographs make this book visually appealing...Comparable to Time-Life or National Geographic publications...useful for high school students or public library patrons."-- "Library Journal . ."..packed with useful information..."-- "New Science .. 192 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.

Author : Richard B. Harris
Publisher : M.E. Sharpe
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780765629562

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Wildlife Conservation in China by Richard B. Harris Pdf

Very little is known about the issue of wildlife conservation within China. Even China specialists get a meager ration of stories about pandas giving birth in zoos, or poachers in some remote setting being apprehended. But what does the future hold for China's wildlife? In this thoughtful work the leading U.S. expert on wildlife projects in Western China presents a multi-faceted assessment of the topic. Richard B. Harris draws on twenty years of experience working in China, and incorporates perspectives ranging from biology through Chinese history and tradition, to interpret wildlife conservation issues in a cultural context. In non-technical language Harris shows that, particularly in its vast western sections where most species of wildlife still have a chance to survive, China has adopted a strongly preservationist, hands-off approach to wildlife without confronting the larger and more difficult problem of habitat loss. This policy treats wildlife conservation as a strictly technical problem--and thus prioritizes captive breeding to meet the demand for animal products--while ignoring the manifold cultural, social, and economic dimensions that truly dictate how wild animals will fare in their interaction with the physical and human environments. The author concludes that any successes this policy achieves will be temporary.

Author : China Wildlife Conservation Association Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1986-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0835117855

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Wildlife of China by China Wildlife Conservation Association Staff Pdf

Author : Liz P. Y. Chee
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781478021353

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Mao's Bestiary by Liz P. Y. Chee Pdf

Controversy over the medicinal uses of wild animals in China has erupted around the ethics and efficacy of animal-based drugs, the devastating effect of animal farming on wildlife conservation, and the propensity of these practices to foster zoonotic diseases. In Mao's Bestiary, Liz P. Y. Chee traces the history of the use of medicinal animals in modern China. While animal parts and tissue have been used in Chinese medicine for centuries, Chee demonstrates that the early Communist state expanded and systematized their production and use to compensate for drug shortages, generate foreign investment in high-end animal medicines, and facilitate an ideological shift toward legitimating folk medicines. Among other topics, Chee investigates the craze for chicken blood therapy during the Cultural Revolution, the origins of deer antler farming under Mao and bear bile farming under Deng, and the crucial influence of the Soviet Union and North Korea on Chinese zootherapies. In the process, Chee shows Chinese medicine to be a realm of change rather than a timeless tradition, a hopeful conclusion given current efforts to reform its use of animals.

Author : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781615355655

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Wildlife Wonders by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. Pdf

Updated for 2012 and part of the Britannica Learning Library Series, in Wildlife Wonders, you will encounter amazing animals, study their actions, and learn how their habitats have changed over time.

Author : Richard B. Harris
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317452034

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Wildlife Conservation in China by Richard B. Harris Pdf

Very little is known about the issue of wildlife conservation within China. Even China specialists get a meager ration of stories about pandas giving birth in zoos, or poachers in some remote setting being apprehended. But what does the future hold for China's wildlife? In this thoughtful work the leading U.S. expert on wildlife projects in Western China presents a multi-faceted assessment of the topic. Richard B. Harris draws on twenty years of experience working in China, and incorporates perspectives ranging from biology through Chinese history and tradition, to interpret wildlife conservation issues in a cultural context. In non-technical language, Harris shows that, particularly in its vast western sections where most species of wildlife still have a chance to survive, China has adopted a strongly preservationist, "hands-off" approach to wildlife without confronting the larger and more difficult problem of habitat loss. This policy treats wildlife conservation as a strictly technical problem - and thus prioritizes captive breeding to meet the demand for animal products - while ignoring the manifold cultural, social, and economic dimensions that truly dictate how wild animals will fare in their interaction with the physical and human environments. The author concludes that any successes this policy achieves will be temporary.

Author : Elizabeth Noll
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781681037318

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The Great Wall of China by Elizabeth Noll Pdf

The Great Wall of China spans more than 10,000 miles! It was built over many centuries, and it remains one of the world’s most famous landmarks today. This title for young readers explores the Great Wall’s original purpose, how it was built, and how it’s used today. Leveled text and fascinating photos bring the structure to life, while a map, a timeline, a comparison graphic, and a pop culture connection offer additional information about each structure.

Author : Vickie Lee
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-31
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250239037

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12 Lucky Animals: A Bilingual Baby Book by Vickie Lee Pdf

From the creative team of Ruby's Chinese New Year, Chinese medicine practitioner Vickie Lee and illustrator Joey Chou--the visual development artist of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse--present this bilingual baby picture book introducing Chinese characters through the animals of the Chinese zodiac. The adventure loving Dragon, the carefree Horse, and the artistic Goat are just three of the 12 Lucky Animals to be found in the Chinese zodiac, rendered here in bright illustrations. Use the wheel on the back cover to help little readers discover who their lucky animal is and how to pronounce its name in Chinese and English.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1944466134

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Guide to the Wildlife of Southwest China by Anonim Pdf