$1.99 | An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us (eBook) by Ed Yong
Unveil the Hidden Worlds: Explore “An Immense World” by Ed YongA Bestselling Journey into Animal PerceptionPrepare for a truly transformative experience! Dive into “An Immense World,” the New York Times Bestseller that promises a “thrilling” (The New York Times) and “dazzling” (The Wall Street Journal) exploration. Written by Pulitzer Prize–winning science journalist Ed Yong, this remarkable book will forever alter your perspective on life on Earth.Beyond Our Human Senses: A World of Wonder AwaitsOur planet is a vibrant tapestry of sights, sounds, textures, and unseen energies. Yet, humans perceive only a tiny fraction of this grand design. An Immense World invites you to step outside your sensory bubble and discover the astonishing ways animals experience their reality, opening your eyes to a universe you never knew existed.What You’ll Discover Inside:
- Marvel at beetles irresistibly drawn to fires, sensing their unique wavelengths.
- Uncover how turtles navigate vast distances by tracking Earth’s magnetic fields.
- Explore the intricate world of fish communicating through electrical messages in rivers.
- Witness the surprising ability of some humans who learn to echolocate like bats.
- Learn how a crocodile’s face is as sensitive as a lover’s fingertips, revealing deep insights into touch.
- Journey to the deep to understand how the eyes of giant squids evolved to spot sparkling whales.
- Hear the inaudible songs of courting bugs, making plants thrum with hidden life.
- Grasp the surprisingly complex vision of even simple scallops and the vibrant world bees see in flowers.
- Gain a profound understanding of what songbirds hear in their tunes and the rich olfactory landscape dogs smell on the street.
An Unforgettable Voyage of DiscoveryDescribed as funny, rigorous, and brimming with the pure joy of discovery, An Immense World offers more than just knowledge. It’s, as Marcel Proust eloquently put it, “the only true voyage . . . not to visit strange lands, but to possess other eyes.”Essential Product Details:Author: Ed YongPublisher: Random HousePublication Date: June 21, 2022Print Length: 481 pages
