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Tapestries of Life: Uncovering the Lifesaving Secrets of the Natural World

By (author) Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson, Translated by Lucy Moffatt, Read by Kristin Milward

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The second book by the bestselling author of Extraordinary Insects Trees clean air and water; hoverflies and bees pollinate our crops; the kingfisher inspired the construction of high-speed trains. In Tapestries of Life, bestselling author Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson explains how closely we are all connected with the natural world, highlighting our indelible link with natureâ€™s finely knit system and our everyday lives. In the heart of natural world is a life-support system like no other, a collective term that describes all the goods and services we receive â€“ food, fresh water, medicine, pollination, pollution control, carbon sequestration, erosion prevention, recreation, spiritual health and so much more. In this utterly captivating book, Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson sets out to explore these wonderful, supportive elements â€“ taking the reader on a journey through the surprising characteristics of the natural world.