The Story of Life in 10 Chapters
The Story of Life in 10 Chapters
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An exploration of the key aspects of life on Earth – now and in the future – through the study of 10 and a half species.
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The Story of Life in 10 Chapters by Marianne Taylor
An exploration of the key aspects of life on Earth now and in the future through the study of 10 and a half species.
Outstanding work.. Taylor's writing is concise and accessible to a wide audience, while the book's vibrant, attractive layout, filled with beautiful illustrations, adds luster to the text. This rich survey of the long evolution of life on Earth will keep readers focused and fascinated' * Publishers Weekly *
Taylor draws the reader in, not only with her species selection and detailed science, but also by means of colourful diagrams and photographs... Throughout the book is both entertaining and intellectually stimulating... The book highlights the wonderfully interconnected nature of our fragile planet. If you want big science at an accessible scale, this is for you' * BBC Wildlife *
Taylor draws the reader in, not only with her species selection and detailed science, but also by means of colourful diagrams and photographs... Throughout the book is both entertaining and intellectually stimulating... The book highlights the wonderfully interconnected nature of our fragile planet. If you want big science at an accessible scale, this is for you' * BBC Wildlife *
Marianne Taylor has authored over 25 books on natural history including The Way of the Hare and Dragonflight. She has recently completed Bats: An illustrated guide to all species and has written a number of guides for the RSPB. Her interest in taxonomy and classification goes back to her childhood, when she made a point of learning scientific as well as English names for the wildlife she saw and aspired to see. She has since become fascinated by the science that is changing the way we understand the family ties of all life on Earth.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781800249189 |
| ISBN 10 | 1800249187 |
| Title | The Story of Life in 10 Chapters |
| Author | Marianne Taylor |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2021-07-08 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |