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These unforgettable images remind us that every animal's story <br>begins even before it enters the world. From our beloved dogs <br>to exotic creatures, this book reveals how biology and behavior <br>begin to intertwine from the very first moments of life. -Melissa Jo Peltier, co-author of Cesar's Way and executive producer of The Dog Whisperer <br>, . . a book of breathtaking beauty and awesome drama. Brisk text <br>and vivid images of embryos remind us of our shared ancestry <br>with other animals, from dogs to dolphins, penguins to kangaroos. <br>The astonishing transition to birth reminds us that all of us are <br>capable of wondrous transformations. Thank you, Michael Sims, <br>for this glorious tribute to the artistry of the womb. -Sy Montgomery, author of The Good Good Pig and Journey of the Pink Dolphins <br> How can an air-breathing dolphin be born underwater? Why <br>does a jellybean-sized kangaroo fetus decide to crawl out of the <br>womb? Reading how species develop their diverse abilities while <br>still in the womb is not just exhilarating; it is humbling to be <br>reminded of the astounding diversity of life. -Bruce Fogle, author of New Dog and The New Encyclopedia of the Dog <br> I cannot suggest a better present to a dog lover (or dolphin <br>fanatic or elephant aficionado) than this beautiful book. Not <br>only will you be enchanted by the images, the text too is quite <br>wonderful, telling you lots of fascinating things I bet you didn't <br>(I didn't) know. -Jeffrey Masson, author of When Elephants Weep and Do Dogs Never Lie about Love<br> <br> In the Womb: Animals offers a new window into animals' <br>amazing beginnings, through incredibleimages and thought-provoking <br>text and true to National Geographic's marvelous <br>interpretation of life on our planet. -Joan Embery, president of the Embery Institute for Wildlife Conservation and conservation ambassador for the Zoological <br>Society of San Diego

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Michael Sims is the author of Adam's Navel, a New York Times Notable Book and a Library Journal Best Science Book, and Apollo's Fire- A Day on Earth in Nature and Imagination, a National Public Radio Best Science Book of the Year.

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