Friends of the National Zoo – ZooFari 2011 Online Auction
Auction Ends: May 29, 2011 09:00 PM EDT

Books

"A Climate for Life: Meeting the Global Challenge" (Hard Cover Book)

Item Number
451
Estimated Value
60 USD
Sold
30 USD to lszollosy
Number of Bids
4  -  Bid History

Item Description

This book celebrates the diversity of life on Earth, and is a call to action and a blueprint to preserve it. With a foreward co-authored by eminent Harvard biologist E.O. Wilson and actor Harrison Ford, and a comprehensive introduction by Conservation International, scientists led by president Russell A. Mittermeier, A Climate for Life examines the enormous impact of climate change on biodiversity. The book focuses on how nature itself might provide some of the solutions to this challenge. With the combined knowledge of more than 30 scientists and some of the most stunning climate images ever captured, this book is one of the most comprehensive volumes on climate change ever published. Featuring more than 175 images from world famous photographers including Frans Lanting, James Balog, and Joel Sartore, as well as expansive and accessible science on climate change and how the world can transform an unprecedented environnmental challenge into opportunity for the future. A book by Russell A. Mittermeier, Michael Totten, Laura Ledwith Pennypacker, Frederick Boltz, Cristina G. Mittermeier, Guy Midgley, Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, Glenn Prickett, Claude Gascon, Peter A. Seligmann, and Olivier Langrand.

Item Special Note

The winning bidder can arrange to pick up the item at the National Zoo after May 29th. Otherwise, the bidder is responsible for the shipping and handling fee, which will be added to the winning bid amount. The estimated shipping and handling for this item is $11.50.

Donated By:

Conservation International