Beginning Life [Hardcover]

Geraldine Lux Flanagan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 16, 1996

A photographic tour of the entire process of life from conception to childbirth provides a clear understanding of every stage of a baby's development and reveals an unborn child's prenatal responses to stimuli.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA. Full-color photographs and a lucid text are perfectly melded to form an outstanding record of human life from conception to the magnificent moments following birth. Readers are treated to the astounding record of the most minute developments of the fetus from day to day and month to month in its mother's womb. A book with gorgeous photos and an informative narrative.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT; First Edition edition (May 16, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789406098
• ISBN-13: 978-0789406095
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,552,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent photographs & information, June 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Beginning Life (Hardcover)

We loved sharing this book with our 11 year old daughter. As we hit each pregnancy milestone, we looked it up in the book. We loved reading about what new things the baby was doing and we really enjoyed the photographs. Amazing. We're now buying this book for our friends who just found out they're expecting.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good gift for newly pregnant woman, June 6, 2001

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This review is from: Beginning Life (Hardcover)

I bought a lot of books when I was pregnant, and this was one of the best. It is not a comprehensive overview of pregnancy or infant development. It is an oversized illustrated book that shows you what your baby looks like at various stages, and tells you some of the most interesting things about he or she as she develops inside of you. I loved it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The photography is what makes this book unique, December 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Beginning Life (Hardcover)

Who knew you could get a lense in there?!? The photography is what makes this book so unique. Incredible details of what that little baby looks like, right down to her fuzzy face at xx weeks, way before anyone would guess the little wonder was so developed. I've never seen images like these anywhere else. I got the book for my wife as a Christmas present, early in her pregnancy, and now we're looking to buy a copy for someone else. This will surely deepen your appreciation for how precious life is.