Evolution, extinction, and humanity's unparalleled success.
If you're fascinated by the natural world and its history of ever-changing life, "100 Facts: Extinct" will satisfy your curiosity. Steve Parker delves into the past to explain the cycle of life, death, and evolution in a way that's both informative and engaging. Perfect for a quick knowledge boost, this book succinctly covers why species disappear and offers an intriguing glimpse into the lives of extinct creatures—some tales might just surprise you. Plus, it's a thought-provoking read about our own role in preserving the biodiversity of today.
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ISBN: 9781848102712
Authors:
Steve Parker
Publisher: Miles Kelly Publishing
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 3 readers)
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Since life on Earth began, animals and plants have died out, never to exist again. Discover the reasons for extinction and how new life evolves. Learn why the dinosaurs disappeared and how humans became so successful, then read case stories of individual creatures that have died out. Most importantly, find out which animals living today could be gone tomorrow.
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Evolution, extinction, and humanity's unparalleled success.
If you're fascinated by the natural world and its history of ever-changing life, "100 Facts: Extinct" will satisfy your curiosity. Steve Parker delves into the past to explain the cycle of life, death, and evolution in a way that's both informative and engaging. Perfect for a quick knowledge boost, this book succinctly covers why species disappear and offers an intriguing glimpse into the lives of extinct creatures—some tales might just surprise you. Plus, it's a thought-provoking read about our own role in preserving the biodiversity of today.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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