In the Womb: Animals

by Michael Sims

In the 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 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.

Genres: Animals, Nonfiction

160 pages, Hardcover

First published November 21, 2007

About the author

Michael Sims is the author of the acclaimed "The Story of Charlotte's Web, Apollo's Fire: A Day on Earth in Nature and Imagination," "Adam's Navel: A Natural and Cultural History of the Human Form," and editor of "Dracula's Guest: A Connoisseur's Collection of Victorian Vampire Stories" and "The Dead Witness: A Connoisseur's Collection of Victorian Detective Stories." He lives in western Pennsylvania.

Reviews

[Robin Yen · Rating 4 out of 5]

fasinating

[Astri · Rating 5 out of 5]

ZOMFG! This book is amazing! Who ever knew an elephant fetus could be so cute?